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

Nephythys · 02-05-2007, 10:50 AM

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!

Nephythys · 02-06-2007, 07:33 AM

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 · 02-06-2007, 09:59 AM

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 · 02-06-2007, 10:09 AM

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 · 02-06-2007, 10:19 AM

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

Nephythys · 02-06-2007, 10:21 AM

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

No gifts, no goodies-just the cards.

Not Afraid · 02-06-2007, 11:26 AM

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

cirquelover · 02-06-2007, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Not Afraid

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 · 02-06-2007, 12:53 PM

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 · 02-06-2007, 04:26 PM

I'll send one! PM me.

02-05-2007, 10:50 AM	#1
Nephythys Yeah, that's about it- Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In a state of constant crap to get done Posts: 2,688	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!
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02-06-2007, 07:33 AM	#2
Nephythys Yeah, that's about it- Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In a state of constant crap to get done Posts: 2,688	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!
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02-06-2007, 09:59 AM	#3
blueerica Nueve Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 6,497	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. __________________ Tomorrow is the day for you and me
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02-06-2007, 10:09 AM	#4
Nephythys Yeah, that's about it- Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In a state of constant crap to get done Posts: 2,688	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.
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02-06-2007, 10:19 AM	#5
Capt Jack check your head Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 4,174	cards or e-cards? yeah, sounds like he has earned some recognition for coming back stronger from all that __________________ a clear conscience is a sure sign of a fuzzy memory
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02-06-2007, 10:21 AM	#6
Nephythys Yeah, that's about it- Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In a state of constant crap to get done Posts: 2,688	he can't get email-has to be physical cards. No gifts, no goodies-just the cards.
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02-06-2007, 11:26 AM	#7
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	PM me the address. I'd love to send one.
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02-06-2007, 12:53 PM	#9
Nephythys Yeah, that's about it- Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In a state of constant crap to get done Posts: 2,688	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.
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02-06-2007, 04:26 PM	#10
tracilicious avatar transition Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: in-between Posts: 2,487	I'll send one! PM me. __________________ And now Harry, let us step into the night and pursue that flighty temptress, adventure! - Albus Dumbledore
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