Makes me feel good.

[Mike-in-WV]

As some of you know I have had several health problems over the past year and a half and haven't been carving as much as I used to and don't post on here as much as I would like too or as much as I once did.
A few months ago my family Doctor asked me if I would donate one of my "Woodspirit" walking staffs for a fund raising auction they were having for the Charleston Memorial Hospital in Charleston, WV for new equipment they wanted to buy. I carved them two walking staffs a few months ago and they had the auction last week. They raised $260,000 and sold my staffs for $170.00 ! They sent a real nice letter thanking me and praising my "beautifully hand carved WoodSpitits".
Makes me feel good all the way around. Just thought I would share that feeling. Mike

[Ashbys]

Well Done Mike !

I know we have been wondering how you were doing. Good to see you feeling better , and what an honor two people have to own your staffs !

Garry

[Thor]

Congratulations on the fine donations you made. Getting the thankyous and knowing they raised money for a good cause really can give you incentive to carve more.
Good to hear from you on the board.
Thor

[Nancy-G]

Congratulations Mike -- that's wonderful...... for you and the hospital.

I hope your health has made a wonderful turn around too.

[Kenny_S]

Pray that you are in better health Mike and you will be carving more and coming back andPOSTING more.

Best to you.

[Mike-in-WV]

Thanks to all of you for the kind words. Hope you all had a great Thanksgiving ! Mike

[Bartster]

mike,

congrats on the contributions to the hospital hope you are doing well and can carve more soon.

bart

[squbrigg]

Hey Mike, good to see you online again. We missed ya. Hope your health problems get under control and don't cut into your carving time as much. Carving is terriffic therapy, it gets the mind focused on something enjoyable and off the more unpleasant areas of life.

Great idea for a fundraiser, donating the sticks. Well done.

Bob