I am picking qualified speakers to go out to the different organizations and talk on what we are working to accomplish . This is new to the Mississippi area and we really are working hard to make it sucessful. We have been in touch with one of the hospitals and working hard to get a child admitted for care in many areas of her body. They are short one doctor and it makes it difficult to get in those (children) that have the extreme need. It is not that they do not care but they need to replace this Doctor and add one more so they have the proper staff. It is always a joy to help the children that are in need. I have had two people speak the last two months but they came to me and we led, I am unable to get more as all information is confidential. The child we are working to get admitted is Mexican, this has no meaning except this is a child. We Shriners love children. I had someone come up to me two days ago and ask if I was responsible for the two children and parents that came to our meeting to speak? I admitted to introducing them to our people as recognition is not really needed in that area. The area I do want to push is help is available in the Shriners hospitals for all children that need this Particular care. I realize I am a poor typist but I am just as bad as a public speaker--so now you know. God bless the children and if we can educate the parents that help is available we will have accomplished a lot. thanks

paul weatherholt