To our wonderful community:
On August 5, our family’s life was turned upside down. Immediately, the love from our community traveled to us. When things seemed scary and overwhelming, our friends and family showed up [“The Town’s Turn To Help a Helper,” Sports, 27east.com, November 4]. You know who you are!
Thank you for the Hampton Jitney tickets, so we could travel to be with Rob as he was treated in the city. Thank you for the meals that were delivered to our home, and for the help with our yard, so we could focus on our family. Thank you for the help with our children, so they could continue to make every sports practice and special event.
For all of the quiet acts of generosity, thank you.
When we received word that Rob was going to be coming home, friends showed up to make renovations so that our home was handicap accessible and wheelchair friendly. Thank you.
Then, Rob came home, and the love continued. Thank you to our friends and family who have helped with driving to appointments and continue to visit to share words of encouragement.
Last week, the Bonac community showed up! We were completely overwhelmed with emotion at the love and support that was shared at The Clubhouse. So many stories of how Rob has made a positive impact on others is simply the best way to motivate someone! Thank you to everyone who helped to make the event such an amazing one. We believe everyone felt the love in the room that night.
What makes a small town special isn’t just the size — it’s the heart of the people who live in it. Thank you for surrounding us with that heart and for reminding us that no one faces hard times alone here.
We are deeply grateful for every one of you and are thankful to call Bonac our home.
Rob, Janine, Declan, James and Shea Balnis
Springs
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