Thursday, January 17, 2008

Some Thoughts......

Thank you so much for all of the support as we face this trial in our lives right now. Many have emailed me asking how they can help, and honestly, just the prayers alone are making us feel so much better, and at peace that this mess will all work out.

We more than likely are going to have to move again, there is just no way that our landlord will let us be late on rent again.

We have talked with Dakota's therapists and they have given us some additional resources as well, and may even be able to get us on some additional housing options where Rhett is considered technology dependent.

I have had alot of mixed emotions with getting assistance from the state. It is just really....I don't know.....humbling that we are finding ourselves in this type of a situation. We have always been able to provide for our family up until the last year and a half. I don't like that we have to rely on other people, but at the same time I am so thankful for the help that is available.

Anyways, I have had many people email us wanting to know if there was a way that they could help with some small monetary donations. I have really debated on this, and thought about it, and debated again, and I have decided that if it's one thing that Rhett has taught me, it's that when you get knocked down, you get a little help, get back up onto your feet and try again.

So with a bit of reluctance I am adding a donate button to the top of the site. Remember, even if you can only donate $5.00, that is $5.00 more than we had at the beginning of the day. If you can only offer prayers of support, well, that means more to us than you can ever imagine.

Also, if you don't have a Pay Pal account just click on the link at the bottom of the page for other ways to donate.

If anyone in the area can get together on a Saturday to help me pack up our house that would be great too. (As long as you can stand Guitar Hero, because that's about all that Andy can do....) Go ahead and Email me, and I will let you know when we get a date set. I also could use help in getting boxes too.

Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts. We will forever be paying it forward.

14 comments:

my--four--sons said...

Hi Pam I just left a little donation. I wish I could do more but I know every little bit does help. When we lost our litte baby we had alot of help from people and it helped more than words can say. It is my turn to pay it forward now. Your family is in our prayers.

Jenny said...

I know exactly how you feel...really, I do. Pete and I have always been able to pay for all that we needed but when Gus' stuff came up we had the rug pulled out from under us and had to depend on people like never before...and it was hard. I pray that one day God will give us piles of money so we can share it with others...

I wish I were close by so I could help you with the packing...I could bring my boys because all they ever do is play Guitar Hero! lol!

Heart Mommy said...

I would love a visit if we are still hanging out.... We are in room 3086.... Moving homes sucks so bad... Sorry they couldn't keep you in your same spot... I hope things go smoothly for the move... AND...I hope this little emergent-not-so-emergent turns out to be not....Did you follow me, eh...LOL... Sorry there isn't more I can do... But I have to tell you!!!! You ROCK... Way more... I was a mess for you, how the heck could I ever be in your shoes... Brynn and Alex

Marla said...

I am so sorry you guys have to move. I don't know how you have any energy left. I will be praying for you. Hugs.

Tweejy said...

Pam,
I am so sorry you are having to go through all of this. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Hang in there!
Tonya

Melissa @ Banana Migraine said...

I'm so sorry Pam - that is a lot for you to go through. You all are in my prayers.

Kari said...

((Hugs)) I have been praying for you for quite some time now. I will continue. Take Care!

Dragonstar said...

I'm so sorry you all have to go through this. I've left you a very small donation - all I can manage at the moment - but if enough of us do a tiny bit it grows into a much bigger bit.
Keeping you in my heart.

Kami said...

Hi, you don't know me, I'm a friend of Brynn. I have been checking in on your blog, and my heart aches for you. I would love to help you out. I have thought and thought about how I can do this, and this is what I have come up with... I'm a Mary Kay consultant. If you would like to post on your blog, if you have some friends that order, I will donate ALL of my profit to you. I hope you don't think this is a sales pitch, it is the way I can help. If enough people see it, it could mean a lot of money.... If this is something you want to do, e-mail me at kamic_77@yahoo.com.
We will also be praying for you!

MammaMayMiller said...

Hi from across the Atlantic Ocean...! I have visited here a couple times before. We have a little 5 year old boy who has DS, Thomas. Your little guy looks completely adorable! Your pain breaks my heart, life just seems so unfair sometimes. I wish there was something more I could do to help...and it's not much but I've left you a small gift. Let's hope you get a lot of response and that your situation is helped as a result. Hugs and prayers
Rachel (Mrs Wibbs)

Becky Wertz said...

Hi,
We don't know you but we have a special place in our hearts for downs kids. we found your link through Kaidence's site. Hope our small donation helps in you time of need. Our prayers are with you and hope all will be alright.

Mommy to those Special Ks said...

Hi! You have a beautiful family! You don't know me, but I have a daughter with Ds and leukemia. When she was going through chemo we had SO many people help us out, so now I'm paying it forward, sorry it can't be more. God bless you and your family! We will be following your journey and praying for you all!
God bless!

Anonymous said...

Pam my heart is breaking for you! You are in my thoughts and prayers. I am going to be at a conference and another event tonight or else I would come and help!

Heidi McMillan said...

I have a heart baby and want you to know that your family is our prayers. I know that the Lord will sustain you through these trials that I can't begin to understand. There will be light at then end of all of this. I wish your family peace and love through this hard time. Stay strong. You are an example to me and so many others. Thanks for sharing your story.