Of all the Reys of Hope volunteers, Peaches and Pat are the only ones whose Mom is still alive. The rest of us are missing the love and guidance not to mention support - our mothers gave us. So we thought we'd publish a piece about Sara Yacono - and how she taught her children (she has 5) about helping others.
It started decades ago when they were little kids - even though they were raised with very few material things and money was short, they were taught to help in any way they could. She taught them how collecting pennies added up to a meal for someone; the difference a pack of crackers can make to a hungry person; how to be frugal and get more from less and to share it. At Christmas time she still goes with Peaches to hand out gifts for those in need. One recent Christmas, she gave the gloves off her hands to a woman who was cold and had none. She accompanies Peaches on most drop offs and some pick ups and helps sort items donated to us. She always brings her tarp and her flashlight - she's always prepared : ~ )
She taught them to care for their fellow man and continues still. We want to thank her for her wisdom and kindness. The rest of us whose Moms are gone are probably sitting here welling up with tears - I know I am.
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