We Just Want To Celebrate...A Benefit Performance By Outlash for Erika

When good people get together for an awesome cause great things happen!Friends and family of Erika Berry gathered at the Texas Moon in Kermit
April the 10th to show their love and support. Local businesses and individuals donated time, items for auction and monetary gifts to make the Rocker Chick Benefit a huge success.

Outlash performed for the benefit at no charge between the live auctions. JR Sanchez, lead guitarist and former Wink graduate said, "We always have a good time when we come to Kermit. We couldn't pass up an opportunity to
help out a good friend." As the band began "We Just Want To Celebrate"the entire crowd sang along because we were there to celebrate Erika's second chance at life.

Fonda white MC'ed most of the evening and was a natural at it. She presented Erika monetary gifts from local businesses and individuals. One particular gift from Jackie and Wes Perry of Midland grasped my attention. The Perrys did not know Erika personally, but her story touched their hearts. In February of 2006, the Perry's daughter, Dara, passed away from a ruptured arotic aneurysm. She was a school and missionary nurse that traveled to Uganda often to minister to the children of Africa. As Fonda related the story to the crowd, Erika's eyes filled with tears because not only did they send her a gift, but they also checked on her status and continue to do so.

A grand total of $7,270 was raised for Erika that night. "I am so grateful. It was absolutely amazing! I bet I cried twenty times or more that night!" said Erika. A big thank you goes out to everyone that attended, donated time and items for the benefit.

There are a multitude of amazing people that live in our community and we would like to express our sincerest gratitude for all their assistance.

Laurie Sharp
Sheila Butler, Midland
Annie Dominquez, Midland
Fonda White, Midland
One Body Salon, Midland
Gasoline Alley, Kermit
Wink Vol. Fire Dept
Rodney Hayes

Edward Scott
Baldwin Electronics,Odessa
LInda Barrick
Destiny Garcia
Mary Nell Hailey
Cynthia Flynn
Texas Moon
Cissy Pilkington
Scott Riggs
The Brotherhood of the 74, Kermit Chapter
Chucky Wilhelm
Wendy Medina
Jesse Moya
Tracy & Dano Jackson
2 Wheel Motion-Kermit Chapter
Prestige Parties & Events, Midland
Kathy Jackson, MIdland
DRM Trucking (Jamie Meek), Midland
Jackie & Wes Perry, MIdland
John & Thenia Micheletti, Midland
Terry & Cindy Carpenter Dentistry, Midland
David Rumade
Klines Pumping Service (Jack Kline)

Steven & Tony Underwood
Tessco, Kermit
Outlash, Midland
James "Chip" Parks
Tammie Lujan
Jerrie's Cafe
Raymond Thomas

The Writing Blues

I haven't felt much like writing lately, can't say exactly why. I suppose there are times in one's life when all that living catches up to you. I'll have to say, now that I've pondered a few seconds on it, that's what has happened in mine.

Let's recap and take inventory of the past few months of the new year. School closure, census training, census working, trip to Ft Worth, trip to San Antonio, two benefits, looking for a new job, planning a surgery and finally the ex hubby has decided...well...I'll not divulge exactly what he's decided except that I don't like it.

Then there's this whole losing of my appetite thing. I'm not sure what's going on, and mind you, in the past I would have loved to have had this problem, but...now that I've taken off weight, I'm not really in any condition to be losing more weight. This recent weight loss can not be attributed to the HCG Diet which I tried out last year and had successful results with. So, you're wondering what the weight is now? Hold on, let me weigh and I'll tell you. One hundred ten pounds. Yes, in the middle of the day fully clothed. I'll have to check it in the morning to see if it's even lower.

Possibly, it could be the really warm weather we've been having. It's difficult for me to eat hot things when it's hot outside. That reminds me I need to get my chilled soup recipes out and stock up on salad fixings.

I did have a fantastic time at the Rocker Chick Benefit which I'll blog here in a few days, once I get access to some pictures from that night. I can confidently report that over $6000 was raised for Erika. As soon as I get all the details I'll let you know.

Rocker Chick Benefit Performance By Outlash

The Texas Moon in Kermit, Texas will be hosting a Rocker Chick Benefit for Erika Berry. The event starts at 5PM with brisket plates going for $7, and a live auction of cakes, vintage items and tons of rock memorabilia. West Texas' very own heavy rock band, Outlash, will be performing starting at 9PM. The band has waived their usual fee of $500, and a cover charge of $5 will be collected. All monies from the brisket and live auction, as well as the band's fee and cover charge will be given to Erika to assist with her medical expenses. Come on out Saturday and let's raise the roof!