Thanks,

 

 

 

Here is the link to check out their fundraiser and make a donation: Hampton Family Fundraiser

 

Have you “EVER” considered what YOU would do if your own home caught fire and you lost everything you owned? I cannot imagine how it must feel to rummage through your life’s contents trying to salvage family heirlooms, photographs, keepsakes, collectables, and the precious toys your children hold dear to their hears.

One of my closest cousin’s just had this happen to her on July 10, 2012.

 

It was Tuesday morning and she abnormally got her children off to summer camp and day care an hour earlier. She left the house at 8:30 AM and according to the fire department the fire was reported at 8:39 AM. Only 9 minutes after she and her 7 children left the house. It was reported that there was a live wire randomly hanging from her hot water heater and caught the laundry room on fire. The laundry room is  directly connected to the master bedroom which is where it continued to spread. When all said and done the fire reach their kitchen and master bathroom as well. It was reported that the amount of smoke damage was extensive and the salvageable contents of the house would be boxed up and ready to be removed from the home for renovations and repairs. Not only do all major appliances, mattresses for everyone have to be replaced but all of the clothing has to be replaced because Mandi had all of their clean laundry to put away when she returned from dropping the kid’s off. They are currently prearing for their house to be emptied and are looking into the repairs.

Quotes are adding up and the overall cost is climbing by the day.

 

On top of all of this unexpected event, school starts in 5 weeks and uniforms, additional shoes, school supplies, and school fee’s will have to be paid. Like myself, a lot of people do not have any money to spare and it’s you that I am asking to spread the word. PLEASE share this post via email, Facebook, and/or on any social network you use. It doesn’t cost you a dime and only takes a second.

 

Currently, they are staying in 2 hotel room due to the size of their family and that is running them over $100 per day.

The fundraiser “HOPE” amount is $3000 but I think they will need much much more.

 

If you or anyone you know has non-monetary item’s to donate, please email sweetgraphix@live.com to arrange pick-up/drop off.

 

Here is the link to check out their fundraiser and make a donation: Hampton Family Fundraiser

 

If you are interested is starting a fundraiser for someone you know, please check out Give Forward

 

Thank you,

 

 

 

March of Dimes Walk

Most of you that know me know that our first born, Jocelyn was premature. When she was born she was almost 3 months early and weighed only 3 pounds 7 ounces. She was so tiny. I remember when Robert took me to the NICU for the first time he picked her up and she fit in the palm of his hand.

Once I was ready to be released I was told that Jocelyn would have to stay in the NICU. Then they told me that they couldn’t give me a time frame because it all depended on how she progressed. I cannot explain the feeling of Robert and I leaving the hospital without Jocelyn. For the next week I went down there every three to four hours to feed her and spend as much time with her as I could. I wasn’t sleeping and going crazy not having my brand new baby girl. Jocelyn ended up having to stay in the NICU for 11 days. Once we signed the papers and got her out of there I instantly felt as if I could breathe…it was really strange. Poor Robert was getting the brunt end of my nervousness with ever bump on the road going home.

I know that the staff at the Erlanger NICU treated my baby with the absolute best care possible. I do not think they get the accreditation that each one of them deserves.
Today, Jocelyn is in Kindergarten and thriving as any 6 year old should. She can read and is learning to add and subtract. She loves music, dancing, and photography (like her Momma). Almost 18 months after Jocelyn was born we had another baby girl, Naomi. She was delivered at full term and as healthy as could be. Naomi is now 4 and looking forward to starting school in the fall.

So, you can see how near and dear to my heart that the March of Dimes is to me and my family. Please join in on the fun and be a part of something that can help the children of today and tomorrow. My family has started a team and we will all be walking on May 6, 2012. The walk with start at Camp Jordan Arena, right off of I75 South. Registration time is 1:00 PM and the walk starts at 3:00 PM. I have started the donation process and would love for you all to donate whatever you can…even if it’s a dollar. I have set a family goal of $500 which we have 95 days to meet. So please dig in those oversized bags and make a donation to support the March of Dimes and all of the families that have experienced premature birth within their own families. Feel free to email me at sweetgraphix@live.com or you can inbox me of my Facebook page or call 423.771.6380.
For more information and to make a donation please go to: http://www.marchforbabies.org/team/t1771012
I look forward to walking with you all soon.
Take Care,