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Take a look around, leave us a comment and tell us two things: where you found your card and what number it is.
When you’re done with your card, leave it for someone else to find. Check back regularly to see where your card has been!
Interested in helping pass out the cards?
They really are fun to pass around, leave in strange places and then rrrrrace back to the site to see if anyone found them. Our goal is to get them across the United States…One person from every state to find one, log on to the site and donate. That would be a great achievement and so uplifting for everyone involved…and let’s not forget, it will raise some much needed funds.
So how do get your hands on these babies? Send a request to teamdidie@gmail.com . Leave us your name and address and then watch for them in the mail. Thanks for participating! You all have been super!
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We found this at Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf condiment bar!
Yay! You’re our first comment! We’re so excited!
What number card did you find? Now that you’ve left a comment, you can leave your card somewhere for others to find. Keep checking back to see if it’s been found! It’s like Where’s Waldo for lungs! There are a ton of them out there. You never know where you might find one. Thanks again!
I found card #109 on the ground in front of Safeway. Wishing you and your family a healthy and happy holiday! Good luck!
I “found” card # 63 in our office. We LOVE seeing you ladies here! I just wanted to let you know that Didie is always in my prayers and we are hoping for those LUNGS soon!! See you Tuesday!!
I also “found” my card in our office:) #280 We love the three muskateers! It has been amazing being able to get to know your family and work with you! Can’t wait for that phone call saying you got lungs!
we found this card (#203) in Bath and Body Works on a table. I think this idea is really cool. happy holidays and good lung luck Didie!!!
I also found this card at a coffe bean and tea leaf on the christmas table. It is number 58. Cool idea! I will be sure to pass my card on!
This wish I wish for thee, high quality of wonderful, beautiful and enjoyable time and memories spent together
for decades to come. May God bless you and grant you
that what you are searching.
I truly love the attitude. I find it refreshing
and uplifting as well as inspirational! Thank You for being you.
P.S. while you are waiting for the cards to individually
make their landings, grants.gov
If you should happen to need anything you might think i could assist you with please dont hesitate.
Thank you again and God bless!
Hey this is Clark from Starbucks on 7th st. and Missouri. I found card # 727 in my tip jar and thought that I would see what it was all about. Unfortunately I can’t afford to donate at this time but I will pray about giving, and pray for Didie and a full recovery from this horrible situation.
God Bless
Hi Clark,
Thanks for stopping by. Hope you’ll pass your card on for others to find. Maybe they’ll leave a comment too! We enjoy tracking the cards. Gives us real satisfaction when we get comments & donations off of them. Let’s us know our plan is working. We appreciate all the prayers. They are every bit as valuable as money. So keep ‘em coming. Tell all your friends about the website too. Exposure is key for us. I hope you’ll keep checking back as well. A lot of thoughts to share this week. Thanks again and Great GBL
I just donated, but the card I found was the numberless one on coolbeans blog. I would love to leave cards around on the West side
Thanks Krista for your generosity!
We appreciate our cyber friends like coolbeans for linking back to us so you could find all about who we are.
We’d be happy to send you some cards; we’d love the West side exposure!
Thanks for your help! One person can make a difference!
But a bunch of people sure makes it easier!
Just a quick note to let you know that all of us at rehab or praying for you and that we miss you there.
God Bless and keep you Rene’
Didie, we at rehab send you our prayers for a speedy return to us Tuesdays & Thursdays.Of course we don’t want you showing off on the bike or charging along on the treadmill. I am truly thankful that you finally moved up to #1
Thanks Be To God Didie, and see ya soon Love Barb
Sherri & Carol:
I just had it brought to my attention that I’ve been writing to you at the wrong place!!! I had seen the “Team Didie” email address and left messages there. Leave it to that sharp bunch at rehab to set me straight.
No matter where we left the message……you’ve been in our hearts and prayers every day.
Love, Karen & Alan
Didie keep up the good work of getting better, all of us at rehab send Love and Prayers your way ever day, for many of us there has to be a ray of sunshine somewhere, and I Think you are it.Luv-Ya Rene’
Didie, so thankful that you are improving and will say extra prayers for you..Barb McGhee
Didie:
It’s Thursday night. We all missed you so much at rehab today. We want you to know that ALL of us are thinking about you and you are in all our prayers.
Alan’s working a little harder on the treadmill. He wants to be able to keep up with you when you return. Love Alan, Karen and the gang at rehab.
Sherri; God Bless you for being there for your Mom and I know she is very thankful for you being there.
This is so nice to be able to check on her each and ever day.
All of us at rehab send her many prayers each and every day.
God Bless to all of you for being their for her I will say a prayer for each of you also because I know this has to be wearing all of you down, hang in there it will all be over soon, and you guys will all be HOME.
God Bless take care of each other Rene’
What a great thing to have Mom awake, even though she is alittle stressed just let her know you are there, and let har know that my prayers are with her.
Take care of yourself God Bless. Rene’
Sherri I have said a dozen prayers for her today and have kept my fingers crossed for her I hope she is doing better now with the tube out Whoooooooo Hooooooooo what a blessed day Hang in there.
God Bless Rene’
Didie you are truly amazing and an inspiration to others. We sincerely hope to see you back at re-hab asap. Your daughter is taking great pains to keep everyone in the loop and it is very much appreciated. Extra prayers for your family and lots for you.
Barb
Just a short quick note Didie to let you know we are all rooting for you. Hope it won’t be too much longer for you and I will pray extra hard tonight.
God Bless….Barb
Didie:
Alan and I have been staying in touch with Sherri and keeping tabs on you.
You have a remarkable daughter who is doing everything she can to make sure you get the best of care and loves you very much.
God Bless you both.
Karen & Alan
Sherri: I hope having the tube out will make her feel better which I”m sure it will God Bless and keep your head up we are all praying for her up here, Tell her to keep getting better each and ever day. God Bless to her and everybody taking such good care of her. Rene’
Sherri: Me again keep your head up I know it must be tough being down there by yourself!! I thought you had help if their is anything I can do just let me know and I will try you have my e-mail.
It still sounds like Mom is doing great and getting better and stronger each day God Bless you and her and keep you.Rene’
okay dokay didie, get well asap. praying for you and hope you recuperate quickly.
Love Barb
Sherri: Hang in there Baby!! I know how hard it is to see them like that, I went thru that with my Mom when she had her stroke, but everyday she will get alittle better and each day that she does is a milestone whoooooooh yooooooooo!! keeeping her and you in my thoughts and prayers and you keep up the good work too, I know that your Mom loves you a bunch. God Bless and keep you. Rene’
Sherri, Didie, and family:
We’re so happy to hear the progress being made. We think that rehab will be wonderful. Once Alan got moving it made a huge difference.
It DOES get better. You’re on your way. Hang in there.
Love,
Karen & Alan
Hi Sherri and Aunt Didie!
Love reading Sherri’s posts on your progress. Sounds like your progressing well and we are all thrilled.You both are on our minds all the time.Sending you both a big hug.
Sharon
The news is great I’m so glad to hear about rehab for her that means she is really doing good, I know she will do better each and every day, she is a trooper and will get better.
My prayers and thoughts are with you God Bless ans keep both of you Rene’.
So glad that you are able to breathe off of the ventilator
Didie,and that you are having physical therapy to strengthen your muscles.Pretty soon you will be home in your own house and all of this will only be a memory.We miss you at re-hab and look forward to the day you are able to come back to the group. I Will pray for your speedy recovery. God Bless you Didie…..Barb
Didie,a short note to let you know we are all thinking of you and wish you a speedy recuperation…..Barb
Didie: Great job keep up the good work baby steps!! but it sounds like you are doing better each and ever day. All of us are praying for you. God Bless and keep you. Rene’
Didie, Sherrie, and Carol:
You all are doing such a great job! Hang in there. It sounds like it’s getting better every day. I know this is hard but it will be SO worth it!!
God bless you and your family.
Love,
Karen & Alan
Yes it sounds soooooooooooo good and we are always saying what a good job Didie is doing which is GREAT! and we seem to forget that you are really doing a super job giving up so much to be there.
What a great job you are doing Sherr!!!! Hand in there and Karen is right it will be SO worth it when it is all over and Mom is home. God Bless and keep you. Rene’
Didie:
You are fighting so hard and doing a great job. You are an amazing woman. We know who your daughter takes after! We are all so grateful that Sherri takes the time and trouble to keep us all updated and does such a great job at it. Can’t wait for you to get back to rehab and Sherri and Carol taking turns bringing you. We miss you all.
Love,
Karen, Alan and the gang at rehab.
So happy to hear that you are improving so much and hope it helps knowing that we are all praying for you.Sherri you are doing a fantastic job and the rewards will be plenty.
In case you can’t match my name with a face I am the one from Scotland and thought you were in your twenties. Didie, please know that all your friends at re-hab are thinking of you. God bless and heal you
Barb
Hang in there Sherri, you are doing one heck of a job.So relieved to read that Didie recognizes her nurse’s voices since that would ease your mind quite a bit. As regards “JOE” Well I am afraid that even if he looks like a “JOE” his name is JIM (ha ha)
Please know that everyone at rehab is praying for your mom and hope it won’t be too much longer now.
God Bless You Didie….Barb
Hello: I’m so glad to hear that you are talking , that must be a relief and what a pleasure to hear your Moms voice again, God Bless and keep you we are all praying for you hang in there and you all will be home soon. Can’t wait for that day. Rene’
Didie & Sherri:
Your “rehab friends” went to a support group meeting at the hospital today. It’s nice to all sit around together and talk and share experiences. We can’t wait for you to join us there and then head on over to rehab after and race Alan on the treadmill!
Keep up the good work and it won’t be long at all until you’re able to join us all again.
Love,
Karen & Alan
Didie just thinking about you and wishing you a good day.
Barb
Sherri this note is for you. Hang in there and it will get better. Look at the improvements your mom has made already.You are doing a great job and your mom knows that in her own way. I really must tell you that your daily blog is like reading a book since it is very informative. Tell Didie we are all thinking about her at re-hab and wish her a speedy get well…..Barb
So glad you like your new room Didie. It’s so very nice that ‘aunt Carol’ spells Sherri and gives you another face to look at(no offence Sherri)lol. Keep on with your exercises and you will be walking out the door before you know it.We are rooting for you at re-hab
Barb
Sounds like everone had a good weekend Didie you are doing a super job keep up the good work and you will be home again before you know it. God Bless and keep you two. Rene’
Didie:
We were just catching up on the progress report from Sherri.
Alan had his check-up in San Diego so we had missed a few days. He wants you to know that he’s doing great. Got to take more medications off his list. He said to tell you it just takes a lot of hard work. Lots of exercise. It all pays off.
Hope to see you soon.
Love, Karen & Alan
Great to see that you are getting stronger Didie. Keep doing your exercises and you will be back at rehab with us all again. Hang in there and know that we are all thinking about you.
Barb
Sherri:
We are so proud of you and your mom. Great job. We know how hard this is. Been there, done that. You are on the right track, just keep moving.
Sherri…..stick to your guns. Your mom will thank you, eventually. It is so worth all the agrivation and hurt feelings and that won’t last long anyway. The results is what you’ll remember most.
You two keep up the good work.
Love,
Karen & Alan
Sherri my heart aches for you and believe me your mom will not remember any of this. I was intubated for a long time and do not remember any of it.She will remember the good times you will have as she gets stronger. Please know that we are all praying for you as well as your mom.
Didie hang in there and keep up with your exercises.
love…Barb
Didie & Sherri:
Yahoooo!! Great day. You go girls! Keep up the good work.
Love,
Karen & Alan
I have to chime in on these two also God Bless you sherri and keep up the good work, and Didie you just keep getting stronger and start kicking butt when it comes to your exercises and you be outa there in NO time. Luv-Ya Rene’
didie i lit a candle for you and sherri today and hope it makes a difference to enable you to get better quicker
Barb
Wow! What progress. You are on your way home…….both of you. Great job yesterday. Just keep up the good work and it won’t be long now.
Love,
Karen & Alan
Didie what wonderful news that you are finally on the way to recovery. You are doing great and Sherri is so proud of you.Hang in there and you will be back at rehab before you know it. Everyone sends you their love
Barb
Didie great news about you doing your exercises and playing hangman with Sherri. Keep it up and get back to us at rehab.
Love….Barb
Didie, keep up the good work.We are all rooting for you and praying very hard that you will be home soon.
Love Barb…..
didie just a few lines to let you know we are thinking about you and wishing you well.
Barb….
So glad that you are building up an appetite Didie. Just goes to show how much of an improvement you have made.Keep up the good work and get stronger. We miss you at rehab.
…Love Barb….
Didie, Sherri, Carol:
You three are amazing strong women. You are all working so hard and you will get through this. There has been so much progress. We are so happy for you, Didie.
Sherri & Carol: You two are God’s angels. He is helping and guiding you and you’re doing a wonderful job.
Love,
Karen & Alan
Great news. At last you got your pizza and sure hope you enjoyed it Didie.You are getting stronger by leaps and bounds and are sure making Sherri happy to be watching you conquer your obstacles one by one. Keep up the good work.
…..Love Barb….
Didie,rehab is one step closer to home.You are making great progress and everyone is rooting for you.Keep up with your
exercises and it will enable you to get home quicker.
Love….Barb&Jim….
Hello it is just great all the progress you are making. all my prayers are with you keep up the good work and you will be back to your ole self before you know it. Good luck at rehab go and show them what you are made of, Thinking of you everday God Bless Rene’
Well Didie at long last moving day is almost here.What a remarkable journey it has been for you and your family. Rehab will do wonders for you and help you get home quicker to your own house. Good Luck and God Bless…
Barb & Jim…
Hi Didie. Just a few words to let you know that we are thinking about you. Hope your trip to rehab goes smoothly.Sherri it will get better you will see. You are doing a marvellous job as caretaker.
…love…Barb & Jim
Sherri,Didie & Carol:
Yes, you will succeed. And you all will be so proud of each other and yourselves. Everyone that reads your story is already proud of all of you.
Love,
Karen & Alan
You have already won the war now it is the battles turn. Didie hang in there and get well.Sherri you are doing a tremendous job and of course you will feel down on occasion.Keep on trucking and it will all fall into place. Karen was correct good things take time and miracles take longer. With Love…Barb
just a little note to say hi and hope to see you at rehab before too long. Keep up with the exercises and you will be walking out the door before you know it,
Barb & Jim
Didie:
You are doing a great job. No matter how hard it seems, keep walking. Keep moving. The more you do, the easier it gets.
Hugs to you all…..
Karen & Alan
First rehab then home. Boy it sure will be worth it Didie. Imagine sitting at your own table in your own house,and it’s all coming to pass.We are all rooting for you at our rehab(St Joe’s)and know now it won’t be too long until you are back with us.Keep on trucking Didie.
LOVE….Barb…
Hello; It has been a while sence I wrote I was out of the picture for awhile but now I’m back Didie you hang in there and get going on doing everything that they tell you to do and kick butt I know you can do it, Prayers and good thoughts are with you each and everday from all of us up here God Bless and keep you. Luv-Ya Rene’
Didie, Sherri, and Carol:
You did it, you’re doing it, you’re getting there!!! Wow, look how far you’ve come. Look back for just a minute and think about how much you have all accomplished so far. Give each other a pat on the back!! True teamwork, dedication, and love. Three strong, amazing women.
YOU GO GIRLS!! We’re all in your corner.
Love,
Karen, Alan and all your pals at rehab.
Rehab at last.Didie you are halfway home. Keep up the good work and know we are all thinking of you
Love..Barb&Jim…
Sherri & Didie:
We cried tears of joy after reading about your day yesterday. We are thrilled. She is making so much progress now. We couldn’t be happier for you.
Sherri: Thank you again for taking the time to update us every day. It’s how we start our day and you just made this one extra special.
Love,
Karen & Alan
Wow!
great improvement Didie,and excellent reporting Sherri.What a big big difference from a week ago.Wishing you lots of good thoughts and good wishes and energy Didie,
…Barb & Jim…
Oh what a bummer.However it is only a little set-back and will only take a little time to fix. Didie you hang in there and fight the good fight.We send you lots of love and support and prayers
…Barb&Jim….
Sheri Thank-You so much for keeping all of us in the lope I try and read the progress every day and I keep rooting for her in my own little way I know she is a trooper and so are you, tell her to keep up the good work and soon she will be up and about and ready to kick ____ you both are in my prayers and thought each and every day hang in there God Bless and keep you Luv-Ya Rene’
Didie:
It’s just a little bump in the road. Be strong and work hard. You can do it. Back to rehab!!
Hugs
Alan & Karen
Hang in there Didie,you are a trooper and can handle this little glitch.We are all praying for you and know that you can do it.
…luv ya…Barb&Jim….
I think that no matter where they put Mom she will do just fine she has been such a tropper going thru all of this stuff and I don’t see her letting this little bump get in her way, she is going to bounce back and do GREAT!!! she has too many people on her side praying for her not to do good, I will say an extra prayer for her all day today, and you enjoy your visit with your family. Luv-Ya Rene’
See Sherri,the good days are beginning to outnumber the bad at long last.Once your mom is at the rehab hospital it will not be long before she is home again.Keep up the good work and know that we are all praying for your family as well as your mom.
…Luv..Barb
Hey Didie,great job with the walking down the hallway.You are getting stronger each day now and it will not be long now.I am praying for you and your two angels
….Barb….
Hi Didie great job you sound as if you are ready to take on the world keep up the good work, God Bless you and yours take care and keep doing what you are doing and keep getting stronger each and ever day Luv-Ya Rene’
Ah, yes, the time is getting closer. Wonderful, but just a wee bit scary. It will all click into place and be just fine. It’s not nearly as scary as you’d think. Actually, you get relaxed down and settle into a routine and it’s not bad at all. It’ Rewarding.
So happy to see that time coming soon.
Congratulations to you all
Love,
Karen & Alan
Well done Didie.You are making great progress and it won’t be long now until you are home in your own house.Still praying for you and everyone at rehab sends you their best wishes.
…love Barb…
Didie:
Keep up the good work. You are amazing us all.
We will be so happy when you’re back “home” with us in Phoenix rehab.
Love and miss you
Karen & Alan
What wonderful news. You are really moving now!! We are thrilled at your progress. You three strong women united……..you did it. (Well, maybe with a little help from the doctors and nurses). You’re almost there.
Congratulatons. Keep up the good work. These few weeks will fly by.
Love you all
Alan & Karen
Very good news Didie. Almost home at last. We can’t wait to see you again at rehab.Sherri and Carol have been wonderful and Sherri has been a Godsend with her daily blogs on your progress.
Hope to see ya Soon….Luv..Barb&Jim…
WELL DONE DIDIE,
almost at the end of your long road to recovery. It has been amazing to realize all that you have gone through and now finally are just adding the finishing touches like the icing on a cake. Good luck and hope to see
you soon.
…luv barb…
Good luck Didie. Hope you are released from rehab hospital and get to go home. Hope to see you soon
Luv…Barb
Just a note to let you know that I am thinking about you Didie. Hope to see you soon
…Love..Barb…
We’re all waiting for you. How long before you get to join us in St. Joe’s Rehab? We’ve been waiting and praying, waiting and praying. We are all so thrilled about your progress and will be so happy to see you three gals once again. What a great job you all did.
Have a safe trip home.
Love,
Karen & Alan
Happy Days are here again. Congrats on all of your hard work. Have a safe ride home and hope to see you soon.
….love Barb…
Wonderful news that you are home at last Didie.
Love..Barb & Jim…
Sherri, Didie, and Carol:
We were so happy to read that the three of you had a lovely lunch together yesterday. Aren’t the little things marvelous now more than ever?
So happy you are doing so well Didie. You’re in our thoughts and prayers always.
Love,
Karen & Alan
Hang in there Didie, You are free at last. It is all uphill now. You are doing great and Sherrie and Carol have been wonderful. Lots of love and we are praying for your pain in the back and hope that you get some relief soon.
Love…Jim & Barb…
Didie:
Congratulations on getting rid of your oxygen. That’s wonderful. Did you ever think this day would come. It is one of Alan’s fondest memories.
Sherrie: When the maid shows up at your house, would you send her over here when she’s done?
Thanks
Love,
Karen & Alan
Can’t wait to see you again Didie. Hope you are enjoying your new lease on life. Are you ready for the
Boston marathon yet? Take care and enjoy your freedom.
With Love…Jim & Barb McGhee
It is so wonderful having Didie back at rehab. She looks fantastic. She does her exercises and isn’t even short of breath. How amazing is this? It’s wonderful to see “aunt Carol” and Sherie. We are able to sit and talk and share our stories. But the stories we share now are stories of happiness, success. Stories of Didie going shopping, cooking, having fun. The old stories of not being able to breathe or barely being able to walk to the car are just a distant memory. There’s such joy in the room. We’re hoping and praying that all the others that need a lung transplant will be blessed with this gift.
God bless all you donors out there.
Love,
Karen & Alan
We can’t believe it’s been over a month since we’ve left a comment here. Time does fly. I just read Sherrie’s posting written on Christmas day and I am having trouble seeing this page through my tears. Every wonderful little thing that Didie is able to do now just warms our hearts.
We saw her today at exercise class and she looked fantastic and did her exercises without much effort at all. What a woman! What a miracle. We all are truly blessed.
WE love you Didie, Sherrie, Carol and your entire family.
Karen & Alan
Sherri:
Loved your Jan. 30th posting. I knew exactly why you always said, “we”. You have been there through every turn in the road. I don’t know of any transplant patient that could get through it without help. Without the other half of “we”. It is your experience too. Just as Alan’s was mine. We experienced it all together. What a ride, huh?
Hang in there. It only gets better.
Love you all
Karen & Alan
Didie & Family:
Congratulations to you all on your one year “anniversary” of your transplant. We know what a wonderful feeling it is to have come so far. The year has gone fast, hasn’t it?
We’re thinking of you today, as we so often do, but this day is indeed special.
God bless you all.
All our love,
Karen & Alan