Dear Chai Lifeline Volunteer,
I am writing this letter after a very thought provoking Shabbos. I realized this past week something about our CLL volunteers. These are young men and women that put their own life on hold on many occasions to be here for our kids and families. I guess I just wanted to take a minute to publicly acknowledge all that you guys do for us. I mean the behind the scenes preparation for every single event, The dropping everything you are doing to be with our kid in the hospital, the answering text messages and phone calls for your camper or any camper that calls and texts you even when you might really be busy and much rather continue on your personal life. Even being here for us parents when we need to talk or cry…. You are here for us. I know it must get exhausting and I wonder if sometimes you feel unappreciated. I have to apologize. As a parent I think we also put an insurmountable extra pressure on you when it’s our kid that needs attention that day. We have this idea that our kid is the only camper that needs you. We want you at our house. You must feel so torn at times. How unfair of me and any other parent to be so selfish. Please understand and forgive us. We are parents going through a tough time. We are struggling to keep it together and some days you are who we count on. I am sorry for the extra pressure , you most certainly do not need it. But boy am I ever so grateful you are here. I cannot imagine life without you. Please know even if we don’t thank you every day that we appreciate EVERYTHING you do. It does NOT go unnoticed. We realize that you make so many sacrifices just for our kids momentary happiness. I hope that you will continue your great work and always remember how much we truly appreciate you. I hope when you lay in bed at night you are able to think of the many mitzvos you have done each day for our families. So please know we get it, we see your effort and your unselfish dedication. We think you are absolutely amazing. Continue the great work. May G-d continue to bless you with strength to keep going and do such amazing things.
With complete Sincere Appreciation …… what you do is noticed on every level!
A Chai lifeline Parent