V's Version

Many of you may have heard about an accident this summer on Highway 31 in Michigan involving 14 womyn and 2 girls. I personally knew the driver, the sister of the woman who tragically died and a couple of the passengers. For the sake of privacy for all involved, I will not get into the details not readily available on the internet. I just received this letter from my good friend, Laurie, who is related to 4 of the surviving passengers.

(From Laurie) I have an email ...with information that Ann said to share with the Michigan community:

Dear Community,

As many of you are aware, Ann, Flame (and their two girls) were in a serious car accident on August 5th, en route to a family vacation. Ann is recovering from knee and arm injuries, and Flame is recovering from a broken jaw, ribs and cervical vertebrae. Flame just had a second jaw surgery, and Ann and the girls are receiving physical therapy. They improve daily with all the prayers, food, time, errands, driving, childcare, and home health care that continue to support the family. We so appreciate all the help we are receiving from our Nevei Kodesh community.

In addition, some people have offered to contribute financially. Both Ann and Flame are self-employed. It is likely that Ann will out of work for several weeks, and Flame unable to work for several months. If you would like to support the Drucker/Dineen family during their recovery process, you may send checks made payable to: (email me for her private address)

If you would like for your contribution to be "officially" tax deductible, you are welcome to send your check to

Rabbi Tirzah Firestone, c/o Congregation Nevei Kodesh
POB 21601
Boulder, CO 80308
Remember to earmark your check: "RDF:Drucker/Dineen." It will go to Rabbi's Discretionary Fund (which is tax deductible) and then will be sent on to the family.

Thank you very much for all your love, support, blessings and generosity.

Karen , Ann , Flame, L. and L.


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This is not what I would have wanted my first blog back from summer break to be about - but there we have it. There are so many beautiful stories to tell and friendships made and incomparable FUN to share. I wish I had hours and hours and hours to get them all in print. Keep checking back because I will blog them. In the meantime, you will know what to do to help the women who need it.





I am praying for my dear friends on the Gulf Coast as many of them are in the midst of evacuation preparations or on the road out of town. Some are going to ride it out. Please, please keep them all in your thoughts.

Many of you know that I have struggled all year with infections and pneumonia - being bed ridden off and on and in the hospital. While I felt like and truly was able to be the Amazon that I am this summer- I also had to succumb to my body's betrayal of frailty. I have pneumonia again. I would not have changed a thing about the decisions I made to volunteer. I am fierce and grateful for it. I am also immeasurably grateful to all those who support me so that I can be fierce. I am on a long-term dose of antibiotics and seem to be gaining ground toward recovering but it is slower than I would like. Thanks for all the well wishes. I really read every one and totally appreciate them.

Now - onto the adventures of home schooling a 6th grader....and other stories of Team Go-Go! In a tearful courthouse sworn promise ceremony, Dani legally adopted Pk yesterday. It was a joyful day for all! We'll post pix soon.

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