A Request for Help - Page 11

LSPoorEeyorick · 06-03-2008, 02:14 PM

Jen was going to be the handmaiden, but I think she forgot - the bags are still in our condo. We can deliver them to someone after the you-camping/we-anniversary weekend.

Snowflake · 06-03-2008, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by LSPoorEeyorick

we-anniversary weekend.

God, has it been a year already?

Congrats!

Kevy Baby · 06-03-2008, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by LSPoorEeyorick

Jen was going to be the handmaiden, but I think she forgot - the bags are still in our condo. We can deliver them to someone after the you-camping/we-anniversary weekend.

Thanks H! We'll get it figured it out. Maybe dinner

Kevy Baby · 06-10-2008, 03:24 PM

Can y'all help refresh my memory?

I just spoke with my friend. She has received my package (with the gift cards) and DP and FP's package with the Disney stuff (which the girls have gone absolutely bonkers over).

Has anyone else sent anything? If so, when did you send it and where to (which address)? She has not gone to the PO box for a while, so if you sent it there, she just hasn't got to it yet.

I just got off the phone with my friend and they are starting to get settled in. They moved into their semi-permanent home (while theirs gets rebuilt) over the weekend. Some things are still on order (for example, they have mattresses, but the bed frames, etc. are on order). Also, they are starting to face the shortage of all the little things (such as coasters - the last thing they want to do is ruin brand-new furniture). However, she (my friend) has not slept more than 3-1/2 hours since the fire. She has been taking prescription sleeping pills, but they are not helping. If it continues, her husband will be taking her to the doctor.

And as an update, we were able to send $225 worth of gift certificates to them ($125 for Target and $100 for JC Penney).

Lastly, I want to thank everyone who has stepped up with assistance: some with money and some with physical goods. I cannot recall who wanted to remain anonymous and who was public, so I am going to play it safe and send individual thank-yous via PM. If you not received a PM from me today, that means I have not received anything from you.

If you would still like to help out, it is still not too late! Just let me know.

Kevy Baby · 03-13-2009, 02:06 PM

UPDATE

As you may guess, a lot has happened with my friend and their situation since the fire. By the way, since it is on the web site linked below, I can tell you her name is Norene Beaver (thankfully she didn't have to grow up with that last name

First, the second fire inspired Norene to start a Non-Profit organization called Out of the Ashes to assist victims of fire. It is still in its infancy, but you can see the site here. She actually came down right after the Sylmar/Yorba Linda fire to speak with people affected by those fires. If you would like to make a cash donation (she uses ALL money for suplpies for victims), you can do so at the site.

ALSO, they sent their story to the producers of Extreme Makeover Home Edition. EMHE was very inspired by their story and it was getting pretty close to featuring them and building a new house for them. The latest word on that is that EMHE has already done several homes in the area and they are concerned as to whether they would be able to secure support (both business and volunteers) for another episode. It isn't completely out of the realm of possibilities, but they aren't holding their breath at this point. I've known about the EMHE possibilities for some time, but refrained from posting about it lest it jeopardized their chances.

HOWEVER, EMHE has a new adjunct of some sort where they award cash prizes to people in plights like my friend (I am not sure of all the details). I just found out that Norene and her family will be briefly featured on EMHE this coming Sunday. I know in Southern California, EMHE can be found on channel 7 at 8:00. Norene isn't sure exactly where in the episode they will be featured, but I wanted to let everyone know about this in case you wanted to catch it.

And thank you once again to everyone who helped out with donations of clothes, toys, money, etc.

tracilicious · 03-13-2009, 02:08 PM

Yeah! Non-profits rock! How wonderful that your friend has taken a personal tragedy and turned it into a way to make the world a better place. Thanks for the update.

Kevy Baby · 03-16-2009, 09:11 PM

Her appearance on EMHE was less than stellar, but there is a good story on their local TV station's web site.

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LSPoorEeyorick scribblin' Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: in the moment Posts: 3,872	Jen was going to be the handmaiden, but I think she forgot - the bags are still in our condo. We can deliver them to someone after the you-camping/we-anniversary weekend.
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06-10-2008, 03:24 PM	#104
Kevy Baby Chowder Head Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Yes Posts: 18,500	Can y'all help refresh my memory? I just spoke with my friend. She has received my package (with the gift cards) and DP and FP's package with the Disney stuff (which the girls have gone absolutely bonkers over). Has anyone else sent anything? If so, when did you send it and where to (which address)? She has not gone to the PO box for a while, so if you sent it there, she just hasn't got to it yet. I just got off the phone with my friend and they are starting to get settled in. They moved into their semi-permanent home (while theirs gets rebuilt) over the weekend. Some things are still on order (for example, they have mattresses, but the bed frames, etc. are on order). Also, they are starting to face the shortage of all the little things (such as coasters - the last thing they want to do is ruin brand-new furniture). However, she (my friend) has not slept more than 3-1/2 hours since the fire. She has been taking prescription sleeping pills, but they are not helping. If it continues, her husband will be taking her to the doctor. And as an update, we were able to send $225 worth of gift certificates to them ($125 for Target and $100 for JC Penney). Lastly, I want to thank everyone who has stepped up with assistance: some with money and some with physical goods. I cannot recall who wanted to remain anonymous and who was public, so I am going to play it safe and send individual thank-yous via PM. If you not received a PM from me today, that means I have not received anything from you. If you would still like to help out, it is still not too late! Just let me know. __________________ The thing about quotes on the internet is that you cannot verify their validity. - Abraham Lincoln
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03-13-2009, 02:06 PM	#105
Kevy Baby Chowder Head Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Yes Posts: 18,500	UPDATE As you may guess, a lot has happened with my friend and their situation since the fire. By the way, since it is on the web site linked below, I can tell you her name is Norene Beaver (thankfully she didn't have to grow up with that last name First, the second fire inspired Norene to start a Non-Profit organization called Out of the Ashes to assist victims of fire. It is still in its infancy, but you can see the site here. She actually came down right after the Sylmar/Yorba Linda fire to speak with people affected by those fires. If you would like to make a cash donation (she uses ALL money for suplpies for victims), you can do so at the site. ALSO, they sent their story to the producers of Extreme Makeover Home Edition. EMHE was very inspired by their story and it was getting pretty close to featuring them and building a new house for them. The latest word on that is that EMHE has already done several homes in the area and they are concerned as to whether they would be able to secure support (both business and volunteers) for another episode. It isn't completely out of the realm of possibilities, but they aren't holding their breath at this point. I've known about the EMHE possibilities for some time, but refrained from posting about it lest it jeopardized their chances. HOWEVER, EMHE has a new adjunct of some sort where they award cash prizes to people in plights like my friend (I am not sure of all the details). I just found out that Norene and her family will be briefly featured on EMHE this coming Sunday. I know in Southern California, EMHE can be found on channel 7 at 8:00. Norene isn't sure exactly where in the episode they will be featured, but I wanted to let everyone know about this in case you wanted to catch it. And thank you once again to everyone who helped out with donations of clothes, toys, money, etc. __________________ The thing about quotes on the internet is that you cannot verify their validity. - Abraham Lincoln
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03-13-2009, 02:08 PM	#106
tracilicious avatar transition Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: in-between Posts: 2,487	Yeah! Non-profits rock! How wonderful that your friend has taken a personal tragedy and turned it into a way to make the world a better place. Thanks for the update. __________________ And now Harry, let us step into the night and pursue that flighty temptress, adventure! - Albus Dumbledore
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03-16-2009, 09:11 PM	#107
Kevy Baby Chowder Head Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Yes Posts: 18,500	Her appearance on EMHE was less than stellar, but there is a good story on their local TV station's web site. __________________ The thing about quotes on the internet is that you cannot verify their validity. - Abraham Lincoln
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