Hi, pals! 

Sara is getting top surgery August 22!!! We are very excited over here.  We are reaching out to loved ones and community for some support during their recovery time in late August and early September. 

We live in the West End of Portland. We are asking for help with walking our sweet pup Ernie, meal deliveries (or food gift cards), very light housework, groceries and errands.   It is also helpful to have a couple folks we can reach out to locally to run an occasional unscheduled errand here or there when it comes up if that is something you are available for. TV and movie recommendations and well-wishes are welcome, too!

We know it is a wacky time to say the least and things are busy- we are very very grateful for any and all help offered and completely understand if it is not something you can offer as well! We appreciate the thought so much.

Please reach out with any questions or if you need our address or phone number(s).

Love you all and appreciate you dearly,
Mimi, Sara and Ernie

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