Jonathan’s final reflection

I knew that Poly House was going to be a lot of work but I didn’t know it was going to be this much work!!!  If someone would have told me how hard I was going to work, but still find a way to have one of the best times of my life, I would have called them a liar.  But here I am, one week after the Poly House madness, and I’m no worse for the wear.  I learned a lot about how to deal with many personality types, and above all, how much a team working together towards a common goal can accomplish in a very short amount of time.  Our team members, volunteers, and contractors, busted their humps this year, and Poly House teams in the future are going to have a hard time setting the bar any higher.

I simply cannot believe the overwhelming amount of support we received for Poly House.  I am so proud to be a part of this community.  This experience has inspired me, and will certainly influence my choices in the future.  I had a certain sense of pride when I was out and about, finding donors, selling pancake breakfast tickets, explaining to my friends and family why I can’t make it to different events.  I missed my Mom’s surprise 50^th birthday party at a Padres game, but there was never any doubt in my mind that I was missing it for the right reason.  Afterward, I received confirmation from my Mom that I did the right thing, just to be sure.  Best of all, was the feeling that we did a very positive thing for a deserving family with one very special kid.  I hope Caleb’s life is filled with happiness, and perhaps now will be a little easier.

I send my very best wishes to the Todd family, and send my sincerest thanks everyone who helped with this project.  We made quite the army.

Jonathan Bailey

Program Manager

Poly House 2010