ACCESS luncheon

We had a luncheon today to raise money for the domestic violence shelter in Ames at The Plex. All of the money raised went to the kids who stay at the shelter to do special things to give them a fun time during an awful family situation. The stories we heard during the luncheon were heart wrenching. To uproot your kids and have to flee and hide. I got sad just thinking about kids in an unfamiliar situation and having left behind their blankie or favorite stuffed animal...not knowing what's going on. I'm so thankful for our family! There were 16 tables, all decorated by different "hosts". Here's a picture of my table. It was fun to decorate and to see everyone elses creative ideas! I had fun making this table arrangement from $5 worth of flowers from Walmart and branches, vines, leaves, and berries I "pruned" off bushes and trees around town. Don't all things need a little pruning in the Fall?