Summer 2023 - Update from John and Melissa
Dear Friends, I know it’s been a while since I communicated. Please forgive the delay. As I’m sure you understand, Its been an outstandingly difficult time with both the house situation and my dad’s passing. First of all, I need to say thanks. Many of you supported us either through funds, friendship, and emotional support. It really means a lot to me. The communities and friends I have stepped up in their in amazing ways. This included the Able Works community, friends from East Palo Alto, Church connections throughout the region, the Recycle Garage / Motorcycles and Misfits podcast community, and other friends throughout the world. Honestly, without you all, I’m not sure we wouldn’t have survived. That’s not an exaggeration. For those that don’t know, In May my dad passed. For the past few years, he’s been in a steep decline. As some men do, since he retired six years ago he’s been struggling. For a man that did hard, physical work for all his adult ...