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

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:

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!

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. :)

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. :)

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

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

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

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?

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.

I'll send one! PM me. :)

PM me also!

squeeee!!!

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


Thanks-:snap:

Bumping one last time-

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

Please join in and make this special for him.

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

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

Card is going out today. :)

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

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.

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

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

yeah :snap:

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!