Bringing Alaska to Texas

[moostang09]

Hey everyone,

I wanted to share an incredible event that took place last week that I had the honor to film and edit.

My sister Kelly works at an assisted/active living home in Fort Worth, Tx called Courtyards at Riverpark. She recently was promoted to the Assisted Living Coordinator position so congrats to her!

The story begins when Kelly was walking down the hall one day and overheard a resident, Mr. Don, talking to a fellow resident about his dream to one day go back to Alaska. Mr. Don has leukemia, he was recently told that his blood transfusions would be stopped and his time here with us is limited. My sister had the great idea to bring Alaska to him! She immediately jumped on the phone with the Dallas Zoo and locked in two VIP guests, Donny and Sidney (the penguins), obtained an ice sculpture of a salmon, rallied the other staffers to paint the famous Northern Lights, build an igloo, purchase a Sarah Palin cutout (Mr. Don loves him some Sarah Palin) and even got the local ice company to make snow. What are the odds that the day Kelly orders snow in Texas for an Alaska themed party the good Lord sends real snow from the skies!!

It was just an incredible moment and I wanted to share with you all! I hope this brightens your day and puts a smile on your face!

Thank you for watching,

Sean Short

p.s. I am super proud of my sister for putting this all together!

 

[toorbeenee]

That was so nice of her. brining a smile to someones face is worth millionso of $$$$$.


Thank you for sharing that with us.

 

[DDTCM]

Awesome! Its good to know that there are some good people taking care of our elderly because there are some bad people out there.

 

[Kenaizer]

Brought a tear to my eye. She seems like the perfect person for her job. Thank you for sharing.

 

[07TGGT]

Heart touching

 

[moostang09]

Thanks for checking it out everyone! I will definitely be sure to pass your comments on to her!

I agree DDTCM, too many times you hear of people being mistreated that live in assisted living homes. I can guarantee that isn't the case hear. The staff loves the residents and vis versa.

 

[stkjock]

noods of the sister?

 

[Captainstr8edge]

That was great!

 

[moostang09]

noods of the sister?

Ummm...... No. Lol.

That was great!

Thanks man, I had just as much editing it as I did being there and filming it. Was a cool moment!

 

[stkjock]

Ummm...... No. Lol.

 

[Mike K]

Very nice thing to do for that man.

 

[LAK3RS]

The ban hammer has dropped!!! But really, that was quite the video - possibly one of your best so far!

 

[moostang09]

Very nice thing to do for that man.

I agree. He said he typically hates surprises but couldn't help but love this one!

The ban hammer has dropped!!! But really, that was quite the video - possibly one of your best so far!

Thanks brotha, It helps having an awesome subject to make the story about! And the penguins were pretty damn cool!

 

[moostang09]

Just an update for everyone, the story made it on the website of a local radio station this week! Super pumped about getting the video out there for all to see my sisters hard work and just how great of a story it is!


http://m.kdge.com/onair/jess2thee-976/fort-worth-heroes-bring-alaska-to-12057803/

 

[Mike K]

That is awesome news. Tell your sister congrats.

 

[moostang09]

That is awesome news. Tell your sister congrats.

Will do Mike!! Thank you.

 

[S197 GT]

Attaboy Sean! Your sister did a great thing for that man.

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[retfr8flyr]

Great video Sean and congrats to your sister, that was a fantastic thing to organize for him.


Earl

 

[07TGGT]

Didn't know he was a Vet. Good to know they are being taken care of

 

[alan0614]

Your sister rocks.