I'm awed and impressed by the generosity of this city. We have been treated better here than in Chicago. This community cares for its people. They've taken us in like family, and we're very grateful.

Just look at this watch someone gave to me.

One couple drove all the way from Morris on Christmas to bring us gifts.

This boost will help us get back on our feet. This is a great city filled with good people who care.

We'd love it if it would work. Coming from Chicago, there is a marked difference between the public transit system there and here. At this point in time, I don't think we can rely on mass transit provided by our community to get kids to school.

No one has yet fully realized the wealth of sympathy, kindness and generosity hidden in the soul of a child. The effort of every true education should be to unlock that treasure.