We started out this week on Sunday with three screenings-- 2
at different churches and then one at a benefit show up in Ventura. At our first screening, the church handed us a $2500 check very discreetly, we almost missed out on the fact that they had just given us the funds to rescue a refugee, but realized it right before we left, and were able to thank them profusely. Sean and I both felt that we hadn't done our best during the presentation, but apparently the congregation was moved enough that they were awesome enough to save a refugee's life! Wow. What a great start to our week.One downer was that LA traffic was awful this week. We barely made it in time to every single one of our screenings, no matter how early or late we left for it. Oh well. I suppose that's the life of an LA-er.
Even though it was the week of Thanksgiving, we had so many screenings! I'm not sure if people were more kind because it was almost the holidays, or because they are just awesome. I think it's the latter. I met so many incredible people at all of the screenings. Christina opened her home to Jane & I, even though neither of us was at the screening that she hosted. Jonathan allowed us to sleep on his floor & couch, even though it was just for 2 hours, since we had to get going at 4am to take Sean to the airport so that he could surprise his mom for Thanksgiving (so awesome- apparently she cried because she was so happy! Glad we could help out with that one).
Thanksgiving was wonderful! Jane & I joined Kevin's family
for a lovely meal & some fun hanging out time. We played pool (where I lost royally... I'm pretty bad...) and ate lots of delicious pie-- pecan, apple, and pumpkin! I really loved exposing Jane to American-ness. We drove past a giant blow-up turkey the day before Thanksgiving as we drove to the beach to hang out, and all I could say was "Welcome to America! That's how we do things." Goodness. Some people are ridiculous. Though it was pretty awesome to be able to spend the day on the beach at the end of November. I do love southern California!I wish I could say that the week ended as well as it started, but I got a very grumpy phone call this morning from one of our contacts, letting me know that he was angry with LiNK because we didn't have a North Korean refugee at our screening. Unfortunately, that's not what we do. Sean, Jane, and I are passionate about the issue, and that is usually all that matters. Apparently they were expecting a refugee, and when we did not deliver one, they were so disappointed that they want to take back all of their donations to LiNK, as well as never hear from us again. This guy even was angry that there was a "white American boy" and a
"Canadian girl" on stage talking to the people about North Korea. Really? I don't appreciate being told that I can't talk about the issue because I'm not North Korean, let alone Korean in general. Such a disappointment for us :( But I guess there has to be ONE crazy contact out of 100. We had been having such a good roll so far, so it was pretty inevitable. Luckily, Justin defended our honor, and the situation was made better.But hey. We are ending our week on a positive note! Our regional manager, Brenda's friend is going to India on a mission trip, and is holding a benefit concert tonight to raise funds for her trip. So we are relaxing and about to listen to some good music to end our week on a high note!
Crazy times. Only one more week left! Next stop: more of LA and OC! :)
1 comment:
Jerks! They can't see that the donation is for a good cause? They will take back their whole donation just because they didn't get what they wanted? That's pretty selfish, people.
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