MIddletown Car Show

Well after packing up today from the Potentates Ball (we were all up real early today and exercising briskly before the final pack up and a healthy breakfast... sure .... please email me if you believe that as I have some business ventures I would like to have you invest in!), we got ready to head to Middletown for the Annual Middletown Car Show. This year Middletown Shrine Club decided to pull out all the stops, step up the event by adding inflatable’s for the kids to play on, extra live bands, and may other new added treats. The only problem, someone forgot to tell the weather man it wasn’t supposed to rain.

After getting a sunburn yesterday while setting up for the event and under perfect conditions, today the weather offered little relief. While the crowds and entry participation was down due to the weather, Middletown Shrine Club had planned for all situations and they still think they will be able to make a good profit for the Shrine Hospitals from the event.

After the Antioch Shrine Legion of Honor posted the colors to start the event and Kevin Sweeney offered up a prayer, I was invited to give a few words but they could not compare to the inspiration all present had to feel from a little 12 year girl who has spent most of her life in and out of the Shriner’s Hospitals. While her family was given little hope when she was born and while she endured many operations over the years to address issues, if she had not told you about her connection with Shriner’s Hospital and her challenges in life you wouldn’t have know as she appears as healthy and active as any 12 year old. It is what makes me PROUD TO BE A SHRINER.