Going Home

11/18/08 12:46:33 pm, by Michael Happy
Categories: Dobel Street, Metro Detroit

Sunshine gang

There are certain people who walk into a dimly-lit room and, suddenly, everybody needs sunglasses.

For me, it’s the opposite. When I walk into a room occupied by a certain group of people, I often go from glum to glow.

It happened again yesterday evening at Shield of Faith. I was coming off a long day at the office, followed by a long night at work. All I wanted was a hot dinner, a glass of wine and a warm bed. But I had made a commitment at the church and went straight there after leaving The Detroit News around 7 p.m.

Friends of Fletcher Field and Shield of Faith were putting together Thanksgiving baskets for people in the neighborhood who need a lift this holiday season. As soon as I entered the basement of the church’s activity building, formerly the Holy Name convent, I got a lift.

These people, who have become like a second family to me during the past year, are simply amazing. Their smiles, energy, can-do attitudes – they inspire me to be the best person I can be, make me truly live up to my last name.

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Last Thanksgiving, I gave a shout out to all involved in the Fletcher Field project and the Holy Name reunion. This year, I just want to say thanks to the people who brighten my life every time I see you.

You’re awesome and I love you all – even Kustarz.

I would also like to thank Dave Allen for the nice article in the recent edition of the Detroit Rotary Club’s newsletter. Click here to read it.

(We’re about halfway to our goal of 20 turkeys for the neighborhood. If you’re capable and willing to help with the cost of the birds, please email me at mhappy@detnews.com.)

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