June 30, 200520 yr Nice story Would-Be Bride Throws Homeless a Party By The Associated Press 2 hours, 53 minutes ago EVERETT, Wash. - When a would-be bride called off her wedding 12 days before the big event, she threw a party anyway — and invited the homeless. Residents of the Interfaith Family Shelter attended the bash thrown by Katie Hosking, 22, a medical assistant, and her parents. "They had a DJ and really good music. It was a warm, friendly atmosphere. The food was delicious. It was a nice break with people not worrying about anything for one night," shelter manager Carol Oliva said. One homeless woman got her son out of a wheelchair and danced with him. "It was a beautiful sight," said Susan Hosking, Katie's mother. "It was an eye-opener." The almost-bride would not say what led to the breakup, only that it happened 12 days before the scheduled June 6 date of her nuptials. Her parents knew they'd be stuck with the bill. More than 50 family members and close friends were joined by about 40 homeless people, shelter workers and volunteers. The shelter staff arranged rides to the venue, a country club. Instead of a wedding cake, a strawberry shortcake was offered, topping off a menu that included baron of beef, salmon, shrimp cocktail, fettuccine and fruit. "Oh my gosh, we had so much fun," Katie Hosking said.
June 30, 200520 yr That's taking something not so good and turning it into a beautiful thing. Whoever marries this girl for real has a winner, both because of her and her family.
June 30, 200520 yr QUOTE(Middle Buffalo @ Jun 30, 2005 -> 12:19 PM) Great story. I hope one of them was wearing my old gym shirt. IMHO people are basically good and big hearted.
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