Sunday, October 19, 2008

Friend of the Family Lost a baby this morning

My oldest son and his fiancee are very close to another young couple with children. Alec (Tommy's fiancee) babysat for them for free a lot because they couldn't afford to pay for childcare. I had met John, but never Mandy or their children.

This morning I got up and hit the grocery store and when I got home, Tommy told me that their baby, a 4 month old little girl named Siddalee, didn't wake up this morning. That when they went in to get her, she was cold and blue.

I can only assume it was SIDS, but they don't really know anyting yet. I'm just so sad. Any time I hear of a baby dying it just rips my heart out for the family, especially the mom. I guess having lost 2 of my own makes it hit closer to home for me.

I know they can't afford a funeral and head stone, so I'm starting a funeral fund for the baby. If you'd like to donate, you can use the chipin donate button above (donations go through Paypal) or email me for my home address.

PS: The Chip In widget says Nov 28th, but in truth, they need it by Oct 28th - I've adjusted the settings at ChipIn but the widget isn't showing the change yet.
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2 comments:

  1. Jennifer6:15 PM

    I'd never seen ChipIn before.

    It reminds me of those coffee cans we see so often in gas stations and other small businesses in small northern Michigan towns -- the ones raising money for all sorts of tragic (and expensive) events. I love those coffee cans because when everyone gives a little, a lot can be accomplished.

    My cousin's open heart surgery after a heart attack was paid for by coffee can funds and a fundraiser dance held at his village's fire department hall.

    Blessed be the people who place coffee cans on countertops.

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  2. Angeline Rose Larimer2:02 PM

    I'm sorry I wasn't around sooner.

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