THE SECRET OF GIVING |

Behind the SOG

First, let me explain why I started the Secret of Giving. I have been a fan of Reba's for over 25 years. Reba has always gone the EXTRA mile to entertain her fans by sharing her family, music, and acting talent. In addition, she is wonderful role model for both old and new fans. Some fans would say she is" our safe place". Recently on CMT "Crossroads", Reba said, "Watch what you say and do because little eyes are watching you." That comment made me think about my own two young children. My two young children love Reba as much as I do, and at their age, it is easier to get them to understand giving to a charity project if the project has a face they know. What better face than " REBA".

So I have created this for all her fans to make a donation, no matter how large or small, to Reba's Ranch House in Denison, TX. All Reba fans, it's time for us to go beyond buying her music and movies and go the extra mile for her. By being a part of this Secret of Giving, we can show Reba how much we care on a more personal note and when Reba looks at the amount donated, she will know the money is a gift from her fans, and truly a gift from their hearts.

No good deed goes un-noticed whether it's from the good Lord above or just the satisfaction of helping people in need. Everyone knows Reba and all that she does for others. By being a part of this, shows Reba we care and support a charity which she started. It is rewarding all the way around because Reba will know it comes from her fans. So all you REBA FANS out there, join us here and show Reba how much she truly means to us.

All donations must be made out to:

Reba's Ranch House Endowment

Mailing address:

Secret of Giving

c/o Rhonda Goss

4132 Atlanta Hwy # 110-132

Loganville, Ga 30052

FANS PLEASE REMEMBER ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE ENVELOPE PUT IN BIG LETTERS
C/O SECRET OF GIVING FROM YOUR FANS

So they know the donation is coming from the fans.

Thanks for your support

Rhonda

I WAS A REPICIENT OF THAT KIND OF HOSPITALITY

Aug 12, 2007 8:42 AM

	I WAS A RECIPIENT , I KNOW HOW IT IS... I HAVE A PERFECTLY AWESOME REASON TO GET INVOLVED WITH THE REBA CHALLENGE, SPECIFICALLY BECAUSE I WAS A RECIPIENT OF THAT KIND OF HOSPITALITY! MY DAUGHTER WAS BORN ALMOST 4 MONTHS EARLY AND THE VERY DAY I GAVE BIRTH TO HER, THE HOSPITAL WAS MAKING PLANS TO DISCHARGE ME AND SEND ME HOME , BUT KEEPING HER THERE! WELL THERE WAS ABSOLUTELY NO WAY I WAS GOING TO LEAVE MY NEW BORN BABY GIRL ALL ALONE IN THAT HOSPITAL! I DID NOT HAVE A VEHICLE NOR ANY MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION AND NEEDED TO BE CLOSE BY TO CARE FOR HER AND BE WITH HER! SO LIKE THE REBA'S RANCH HOUSE, WE HAVE ONE CALLED THE RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE ( SAME EXACT THING ). I WAS ABLE TO STAY THERE AND BE AT THE HOSPITAL ALMOST 24 HOURS A DAY. I COULD HAVE BEEN SENT HOME AND ONLY UPDATED BY PHONE, BUT BECAUSE OF THE HOUSE, I WAS ABLE TO CARE FOR HER PERSONALLY AND HAVE SOME BONDING TIME WITH HER. HAD IT NOT BEEN FOR THAT AWESOME OPPORTUNITY, I WOULD HAVE LOST SOME VERY IMPORTANT THINGS IN MY BABY GIRLS LIFE. IF YOU CAN'T HELP BY DONATING, JUST HELP KEEP THE CHALLENGE GOING BY REPOSTING IT , SENDING LETTERS TO YOUR FRIENDS VIA E-MAILS, DIRECT PEOPLE TO THE BULLETINS, GROUPS, AND ANY WEB SITES YOU KNOW OF THAT ARE INVOLVED IN PROMOTING THE CHALLENGE! YOU DON'T HAVE ANY IDEA WHAT THIS MEANS TO THESE FOLKS UNTIL YOU HAVE A FAMILY MEMBER WHO NEEDS HELP, BUT PLEASE DON'T WAIT FOR IT TO BE THAT WAY?! THANK YOU TO ANYONE WHO ACTUALLY TAKES THE TIME TO REALLY READ THIS! AND EVEN MORE FOR GETTING INVOLVED IN SOME WAY OR OTHER! THE REBA CHALLENGE FRIENDS Dee Sidelinger

Aug 12, 2007 8:42 AM

I WAS A RECIPIENT , I KNOW HOW IT IS...
I HAVE A PERFECTLY AWESOME REASON TO GET INVOLVED WITH THE REBA CHALLENGE, SPECIFICALLY BECAUSE I WAS A RECIPIENT OF THAT KIND OF HOSPITALITY! MY DAUGHTER WAS BORN ALMOST 4 MONTHS EARLY AND THE VERY DAY I GAVE BIRTH TO HER, THE HOSPITAL WAS MAKING PLANS TO DISCHARGE ME AND SEND ME HOME , BUT KEEPING HER THERE! WELL THERE WAS ABSOLUTELY NO WAY I WAS GOING TO LEAVE MY NEW BORN BABY GIRL ALL ALONE IN THAT HOSPITAL! I DID NOT HAVE A VEHICLE NOR ANY MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION AND NEEDED TO BE CLOSE BY TO CARE FOR HER AND BE WITH HER! SO LIKE THE REBA'S RANCH HOUSE, WE HAVE ONE CALLED THE RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE ( SAME EXACT THING ).
I WAS ABLE TO STAY THERE AND BE AT THE HOSPITAL ALMOST 24 HOURS A DAY. I COULD HAVE BEEN SENT HOME AND ONLY UPDATED BY PHONE, BUT BECAUSE OF THE HOUSE, I WAS ABLE TO CARE FOR HER PERSONALLY AND HAVE SOME BONDING TIME WITH HER.

HAD IT NOT BEEN FOR THAT AWESOME OPPORTUNITY, I WOULD HAVE LOST SOME VERY IMPORTANT THINGS IN MY BABY GIRLS LIFE.

IF YOU CAN'T HELP BY DONATING, JUST HELP KEEP THE CHALLENGE GOING BY REPOSTING IT , SENDING LETTERS TO YOUR FRIENDS VIA E-MAILS, DIRECT PEOPLE TO THE BULLETINS, GROUPS, AND ANY WEB SITES YOU KNOW OF THAT ARE INVOLVED IN PROMOTING THE CHALLENGE!
YOU DON'T HAVE ANY IDEA WHAT THIS MEANS TO THESE FOLKS UNTIL YOU HAVE A FAMILY MEMBER WHO NEEDS HELP, BUT PLEASE DON'T WAIT FOR IT TO BE THAT WAY?!

THANK YOU TO ANYONE WHO ACTUALLY TAKES THE TIME TO REALLY READ THIS! AND EVEN MORE FOR GETTING INVOLVED IN SOME WAY OR OTHER!

THE REBA CHALLENGE FRIENDS

Dee Sidelinger