Help me make my sons birthday away from home a FANTASTIC one!

[Nephythys]

I would love for members of my LoT family to help me make my son's birthday- his last one away from home- extra special.



I won't belabor history here- some know, some don't- but my son Davis has not lived at home since November 2005-and he will be celebrating his birthday, his 17th, away from home again this year.



Happily he will be coming home this year-but not in time to celebrate his birthday with us on February 27th.



I would love for members who have been my friends and family, and even those who don't know his story- to help make his day special by sending him birthday cards. No gifts, no packages, just birthday cards.



If you feel moved to help surprise him and give him a gift of joy please send me a PM and I will provide you with his address.



I want to say thanks up front to anyone who is willing to help me make this last birthday away from his home and family a special one. I want people who will not judge his past but will help us celebrate his growth, his success and his future!



:snap:

[Nephythys]

Hmm, maybe a little backstory is in order.

Just a little-

Davis had a rough time growing up. I chose some lousy people to be in our lives- and sadly they did some damage to him. We got out of those situations but he carried that damage with him-he got into some legal issues, and at 13 he slit both wrists. My dad was there to save his life- and he has healed from that- but the damage inside continued to make things hard for him.

He got into more and more trouble- and ended up having to leave home. Once for 10 months, and this time since November 2005.

Since then he has gotten back to being a grade A student, he is planning college, he has really gotten his life on track and should be coming home this summer and going back to school for his senior year.

I want to celebrate his life- give him something to smile about even though he is still not home.

The more people who will participate the better- doing so makes you a part of something good- to touch someone's life who has struggled and come through it.

That deserves applause :)

Thanks to everyone who has asked for his address-I would love to see more!

[blueerica]

I'll bump and say I'm sending one. Knowing where he's been and where he's going deserves a celebration... even if it's as tiny as a birthday card. :)

[Nephythys]

Thanks- so much!

I would love to see alot of people here send them - I can just imagine the eclectic and fun cards people would choose.

Please join in- it will mean the world to one kid who doesn't get to spend his birthday with anyone from his family. :)

[Capt Jack]

cards or e-cards?
yeah, sounds like he has earned some recognition for coming back stronger from all that

[Nephythys]

he can't get email-has to be physical cards.

No gifts, no goodies-just the cards. :)

[Not Afraid]

PM me the address. I'd love to send one.

[cirquelover]

PM me the address. I'd love to send one.


Me too! Umm, when is his Birthday so we get them to him on time?

[Nephythys]

His birthday is the 27th of February. I got this started so people would have plenty of time to get involved :)

Thanks so much! I sent you a PM- you too Lisa.

[tracilicious]

I'll send one! PM me. :)

[Bornieo: Fully Loaded]

PM me also!

[Nephythys]

squeeee!!!

He is gonna have a swanky b-day- and such a great way to start this year...


Thanks-:snap:

[Nephythys]

Bumping one last time-

His birthday is 2/27...only 7 days away.

Please join in and make this special for him.

[Not Afraid]

I just put his card in the outgoing mail. I'm on top of at least one thing in my life!

[Snowflake]

I'm almost late to the party, but PM me Nephy, I'll be happy to send a card and celebrate.

[Motorboat Cruiser]

Card is going out today. :)

[Nephythys]

Thank you! It means alot to me :) and will to him as well.

[Nephythys]

Two were received with no names and addresses- I understand if you want to remain anoynomous but he wants to send thank you's - so if any of you sent a creme colored card with metallic Mickey's dancing across it, or one with a cat and a fish cake and you would welcome a thank you from him- please PM me.



Thanks again- if anyone would still like to send them let me know- he has started to get them and he is very excited and touched by the effort.

[lashbear]

Hospital and health worries have stopped me from sending mine, but I'll get one into the mail this weekend - from sunny Forster (our holiday home) :D

[flippyshark]

phew - got mine out in the nick of time today.

[Nephythys]

yeah :snap:

[Nephythys]

Last bump- seriously. His birthday is Tuesday- so if you want to squeak in at the last minute....here is your chance.

He is getting them and loving it- he showed some off to me on Wednesday and I know more are coming!

So-if you want to take part in the card party- let me know. HUGE thanks to those who already have done so!