More on the Family with 9 children

CALL TO ARMS!!!

via Michael Mathie-
Ok my little army. We have received so much out pouring of support. I can't thank you enough. I went over today to meet our sweet family and see for myself their needs. I was brought to tears. We have been able to aquire the clothes and toys we need for the kids to have a wonderful Christmas. I was humbled to see that there was nothing in the house. We are looking for a few things to give them a boost to get a new start in life. If you would still like to help we still have items we would love to give them. They do not have a dresser in the entire house. No silverware and there was nothing in the fridge or pantry. If you can help provide any of these please let me know.

via Jenn Rider-

Alright listen up!!!! :) This family of 11 ReAlLy needs our help! Mallory Meacham, Michael Mathie, and I were so touched by this story! The dad lost his job and this poor family slept in their car for 3 months!!! They are now living in a 3 ...bedroom apartment with 3 twin beds and one full bed. They also have a little 1-yr old baby and an autistic child. Please, please help us get this family to a better place! The items needed are listed below. Small items may be dropped of to mine and Mallory's house and larger items can be brought to Ethan Allen in Sandy. You may also send donations via Paypal at www.malloryschristmaswish.blogspot.com. If you cannot donate items or money, your time is also appreciated! We will be wrapping the gifts tomorrow at Ethan Allen and we also need help cleaning later this week.
-kitchen items (pots, pans, utensils, plates, cups, silverware, etc.)
-personal hygiene items (soap, deodorant, cotton balls, toilet paper, etc.)
-blankets and pillows
-FOOD
-cleaning items (paper towels, sponges, toilet cleaner, windex, etc.)
-furniture (mattresses, chairs, DRESSERS)
- a wash and dryer are also VERY much needed!

Miracle in the making... Family of 9

This email is about the family with 9 children. WE NEED YOUR HELP!!! We need a miracle here people, so please do anything you can to help! Donate items or money! We will be so appreciative of anything you can contribute. Thank you so much & Merry Christmas!

Hey guys, I was totally humbled to talk with this lady and hear the things she thought the kids wanted. It was nothing more than the necessities. I had to drag out of her the gifts for the kids. She kept saying that it was too much. That if we could just get them clothes that that was enough. Finally when she starting telling me the "extras" for the kids, it was for items like socks and cologne. I over heard the 14 kid get so excited to tell her that he would want skinny jeans. I know this is a big family. They have been homeless for quite some time and I am certain they have nothing in the home. I am trying to see if they have a tree. Dave mentioned about getting food for them, I will call and see the kind of food they like. Also Tyler said we should maybe get the couple something special for just them. The mother was too embarrassed to give me her size and said that her Christmas gift would be just having the kids get stuff. Wow, I get teary eyed every time I even think of that comment. I am very excited to help with this family. Mallory I was thinking that with the money you have raised, maybe we want to wait till the purchased gifts come in this weekend and then we can get what is missing with that money. I know some people want to just buy a gift and others might want to take a care of a kid completely. Lets just make sure they put in in a bag with the receipt in case we get the same thing. 

This is what I was able to get from Evangelina. We are going to need to keep in close contact with each other to maximize our efforts. You guys are amazing. this couldn't have happened without you guys.

19 year old girl-Stephanie

size 5 pant

small shirt

wants make up, curling iron, flat iron

17 year old boy-Juan- he is autistic

36" waist

L shirt

7.5 shoe

wants colgne, socks, boxers, likes oldies music

14 year old boy-Nathan

18 kids pant

L kids shirt

7.5 shoe

wants colgne, deodorant, skinny jeans, boxers

11 year old girl-Maria

11 kids pant/shirt

2 shoe

wants church clothes, skinny jeans, brats dolls, art supplies

7 year old girl-Ruby

7 kids pant/shirt

13 kids shoe

wants dolls and scooter, socks

5 year old girl-Pearl

6 kids pant/shirt

11.5 kids shoe

wants brat dolls, socks,

4 year old boy-Jr

4 kids pants

5 kids shirt

9.5 kids shoe

wants train set, toys, socks

3 year old boy-Marco

4 shirt/pant

8.5 kids shoe

wants toy cars, trucks, socks

1 year old girl-Jailynn

4 infant shirt/pant

4 infant shoe

needs toys, diapers, socks

Dad-Jesus

34" pant

L shirt

7.5 shoes

He is a tile setter for work and he is working right now.

Evangelina-an amazing woman. she says home with the kids. all 9 kids live at home. I think she mentioned that she was an extra large and then said nothing more.

Family of 9

I have received word of another family in need! Please help out if you can! Click on the Donate link on the right side of my blog if you would like to help this family!! Thankful for even the smallest amount! Lets help them have a Christmas.

 

 

This is a call to arms my friends. I was just called my my dearest friend about a family with 9 kids who truly are going without Christmas this year. I need as many helpers and I can to give them a Christmas to remember. One of the 9 kids is autistic so they have many challenges already. If you can help out with even a small gift, please let me know. I know we are all struggling, so I figure if we all can pitch in together than it won't be too much for anyone individually. Thanks everyone. -Michael Mathie

 

Families in NEED

I have received noticed of a family in need of a little cheer this Christmas season. They have 5 kids and are struggling to make ends meet because of a lost job this summer. If you would like to donate money or items please notify me!

Ages & Gender of kids; Boy 17, Girl 16, Boy 12, Boy 7, Girl 4

Anything you choose to donate would be greatly appreciated! We've all been in need at one point or another in our lives so now is the time to give back and pay it forward!

Also....

Andrew Payne is doing a charity drive for a local single mother with six daughters who lost her husband at age 30 a few years ago. Looking for some volunteers to help out. Let me know if you are interested. Go to sixmailechix.blogspot.com for more info on the family
They need: Toys, toiletries, clothes, gift certificates, money, service, etc. Abby is about 34

Girls
Line is 11 1/2
Malia is 10
Lose is 8
Eli is 6 1/2
Eva is 5
Ane is 3
You can basically got up a size for each girl. Line 14, Malia 12, Lose 10, Eli 8, Eva 7 and Ane 5 or 5T.

Please help if you can! You can email me if you have items to donate or donate $ right on my blog where it says DONATE. Thank you and God Bless!

Raised over $1000 for Baby Bael

I am soooo thankful for the people I work with at Texas Roadhouse, Brook, Abel, Spencer, Matt, Megan, Amber, Sangeetha, Blake, and everyone else who donated to help Baby Bael's family!!! In one night we were able to raise $250 to add to the already donated amount!!!

Below are a few comments and thank you's:

Thank you so much to all who donated to Baby Bael's family! We raised a little over $1000.00! That was double my goal. You have all touched my heart! Thank you thank you!!

-Sarah

 

I'm taken back by all the amazing people who donated to Baby Bael's family.  We were able to raise over $1000 for his sweet family, that was double her goal!!! Thank you just doesn't seem like enough but it's all I've got so, THANK YOU!!
-Samantha

Hi! I saw your blog on Bael, and wanted to thank you so much for making that post, as I'm sure Amanda will appreciate all you and others are doing. I'm Amanda's sister's (Lynn Rowley) step-son, and got to know Amanda for a little while, though I haven't seen her for a while. And also please thank the person who e-mailed you that. You are really making a difference so thank you!:)
Have a wonderful Holiday Season!

Jordan Pascual, 16

Baby Bael

I just received this email....

Hey I'm Sarah Weidauers sister and I just saw your post. Our friends 5 month old son, Bael Stein Friedson, died of SID's on November 20th. She had a very difficult time getting pregnant and then staining it. So when he was finally born and healthy they were so excited. She isn't a member of the church and had a pretty terrible childhood, So she has no family on her side to fall back on. This is his obituary http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/desmoinesregister/obituary.aspx?n=bael-stein-friedson&pid=154719655
My heart just breaks for his mommy and daddy. The money we raise will go towards funeral costs and time that they have taken off to grieve the loss of this sweet angel.
Anything you are able to donate is so greatly apprecitated! I don't know you personally but I see all the good you do in the world, so thank you so much for being an amazing example!!!

Bael Stein Friedson Obituary: View Bael Friedson's Obituary by Des Moines Register

www.legacy.com

Online obituary for Bael Friedson. Read Bael Friedson’s life story, offer tributes/condolences, send flowers or create a Bael Friedson online memorial.

WE NEED YOUR DONATION BY TONIGHT!!!!!! Thank you all so much and may you be blessed for your generosity!!

warming those around us

Today I recieved a donation of 25 handmade blankets from Curtis Ostler and his YSA group. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU! Thanks for helping bring the Blanket Drive closer to their 200 blanket goal. Much Love!

Shoeboxes

We were able to pack 11 boxes for Operation Christmas Child. These wonderfully packed boxes will go to children in 3rd world countries in time for Christmas! I am so thankful to ALL these wonderful people who were able to contribute and make this happen...

Bree

Heather L

April

Kristan

Jenn

Brynn

Heather B

Mike

Kristi

Natasha

Angela

Jordan

I couldn't have done it without you and your help! Thanks for the time and money you were able to contribute. I am overwhelmed with gratitude:) You are all going to heaven!!!



Silent Donation

This is a beautiful story..

 

I have a friend who is fighting stage 3 breast cancer and needs another surgery but was putting it off so she could work a little longer to give her kids a Christmas. I had told my great friend and neighbor Patti that I would like to raise some money to give to her so that she would get her surgery done right now. Patti was on top of it! She posted on FB and told some girls at Bunco last night. Well, tonight someone knocked on Patti's door and left an envelope that said "For Nikki's friend" with $810 dollars in it! We now have almost $1,000 dollars to send to her! I am amazed with how selfless people are, even around the holidays when things are so tight! I would just like to thank EVERYONE for there support in this and Thank you SOOOO much for the "silent" donation...who ever you are! Emily is going to call and set up her appointments now and be able to have a great Christmas with her children! Thank you again to everyone! -Nikki Zimmerman

 

Thanks Kaycie for sharing:)

Give this Christmas Away

What if I told you
You have the power
To give someone hope
Beyond their wildest dreams
What if I told you
It's right there in your hands
In your hands

It's hard to imagine
How something so small
Can make all the difference
Tear down the tallest wall
What if December
Looked different this year
What if we all just

Give this Christmas away
If there's love in your heart
Don't let it stay there
Give this Christmas away
And your life will be changed
By the gifts you receive
When you give this Christmas away

It's feeding the hungry
Serving the poor
It's telling the orphan
You're not forgotten anymore
It's doing what love does
Even when no one's watching you

Give this Christmas away
If there's love in your heart
Don't let it stay there
Give this Christmas away
And your life will be changed
By the gifts you receive
When you give this Christmas away
For God so loved the world
That He gave His only Son
So we could be
His hands, His feet, His love
His love

What if I told you
You have the power
To give someone hope
Far beyond their wildest dreams
What if December
Looked different this year
Yah what if we all just

Give this Christmas away
If there's love in your heart
Don't let it stay there
Give this Christmas away
And your life will be changed
By the gifts you receive
When you give this Christmas away

Give this Christmas away
You have the power
Just give it away

Operation Christmas Child

Click on link below to watch a short clip on how to pack your shoe box! I hope it gets you excited and ready to pack your own!
Please make sure to get them to me before Nov. 19th! No later! Thank you so much for your support!
Watch this short clip on how to Pack a Shoebox for Operation Christmas Child

Family in Need

I have received noticed of a family in need of a little cheer this Christmas season. They have 5 kids and are struggling to make ends meet because of a lost job this summer. If you would like to donate money or items please notify me!

    Ages & Gender of kids; Boy 17, Girl 16, Boy 12, Boy 7, Girl 4

Anything you choose to donate would be greatly appreciated! We've all been in need at one point or another in our lives so now is the time to give back and pay it forward!

*** If you know of any families in need this Christmas or Thanksgiving, please notify me through email mallorymeacham@hotmail.com

Blanket Drive

PLEASE INVITE ALL OF YOUR FRIENDS TO GET THE WORD OUT, LETS SHOW SOME LOVE TO THE PEOPLE OF UTAH!

This winter, many will be without the basic resources needed to keep warm and healthy. You can make a difference in the lives of those less fortunate by giving the gift of warmth to someone in need this holiday season.

We are making it our goal to donate 200 blankets to the Road Home Homeless Shelter. Make this season a little wa...rmer for those in need. We need both adult and children's blankets.The need is great and we can do our part to help.

We would like to deliver the blankets November 22, just before Thanksgiving. Donated blankets will make a difference for so many people who are in need this winter. Thank you for reaching out to those who are
struggling and partnering with us!

Give the Gift of Warmth This Winterl - Homemade blankets are preferred, but any are welcome! The fleece tie blankets are so easy and will be greatly appreciated.

WE CAN PICK THE BLANKETS UP, YOU CAN MAIL OR DELIVER THEM TO 2575 E. REDONDO AVE. SLC UT, 84108


Sponsored by:

Robyn Pearson
Principal Realty Group

Devin Pearson
Farmers Insurance

Please contact:
Robyn Pearson 801-598-2850 or
Robyn@realtor4utah.com

Devin Pearson 801-699-6026 or
DPearson@farmersagent.com

start giving... see the JOY in giving!

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=1378237514624

Click on the link and watch the video. A very inspirational person that I think we could all strive to be like. How wonderful could our world be if we all had the attitude of this wonderful man! You have an opportunity to make a difference and change people lives for good. Do what you can and see the JOY in giving!

Operation Christmas Child

GET STARTED- How to Pack a Shoe Box for Operation Christmas Child
1) SHOE BOX
Use an empty shoe box (standard size please) or small plastic container. You can wrap the box (lid separately), but wrapping is not required.
2) BOY OR GIRL
Determine whether your gift will be for a boy of a girl, and the child's age category: 2-4, 5-9, or 10-14.
3) FILL WITH GIFTS
School Supplies: pens, pencils and sharpeners, crayons or markers, stamps and ink pad sets, writing pads or paper, solar calculators, coloring and picture books, etc.
Toys: small cars, balls, dolls, stuffed animals, kazoos, harmonicas, yo-yos, jump ropes, small Etch A Sketch, toys that light up or make noise (with extra batteries), Slinky, etc.
Hygiene Items: toothbrush, toothpaste, mild bar soap (in plastic bag), comb, washcloth, etc.
Other: T-shirts, socks, ball caps, sunglasses, hair clips, toy jewelry, watches, flashlights (with extra batteries)
A Personal Note: You may enclose a note to the child and a photo of yourself or your family. (If you include your name and address, the child may write back.)4) INCLUDE $7 DONATION
Please donate $7 or more for each shoe box you prepare to help cover shipping and other project costs. Place in envelope inside shoe box with childs gender and age catergory labeled on front.5) DROP OFF
Place a rubber band around each closed shoe box and drop off at 1670 E. Cherokee Drive, Pleasant Grove Utah 84062 before NOVEMBER 13th.

"We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give."

Join me this year and GIVE all you can! There are so many in need all around and us and I know that all of us could do a little more to help those around us. I was so thankful for this opportunity to serve last year and had so many wonderful experiences that I have to do it again this year. But.... I NEED YOUR HELP! Don't shy away from this opportunity to serve. Keep your eyes open for those who need something you or someone else can give them. Something as small as HOPE, LOVE, & KINDNESS.

"The best place to find a helping hand is at the end of your arm."

I have come to believe this is true and that it all starts with ME! It starts out with each of us individually to make a difference. Reach out and help those around you!

find HAPPINESS by serving and loving others

#79

I have a very good friend who recently found out her husband has two really rare diseases & will have to receive a bone marrow transplant soon. During the Christmas season when she had a lot to worry about with her husband & three children she organized a sub for Santa for a family who had nothing for Christmas. I was able to participate and see the wonderful gift of service my friend orchestrated for a family when she herself was going through hard times. It just shows that people can find happiness in their darkest hour by serving and loving others.

-Corinne

made his Christmas a little brighter

#77- #78

This year for Christmas we gave money to a sweet young couple who have hospital bills galore!!! The husband was in a serious motorcycle accident and nearly lost his arm.  He is still in rehab and there is still a possibility he may never be able to use the arm again.  They just got married a few months before the accident and did not have insurance yet, so they will have hospital bills for a long time.  I also have done her hair and her mom's hair for free.  The parents have been very helpful and have had them in their home helping him recover.  I wish them a well and a speeding recovery.

Also, 

My real dad is back in my life and needs his family.  Well, maybe he doesn't really need us, but we, my 2 brothers and I, are helping him.  He broke his hip and was in a rehab for several months and now he is in a care center.  He is an alcoholic and has lived poorly for the last 15 years.  We are hoping that this experience has made him think about staying sober.
So I've tried to stay close to him and help him feel like he has children who love him, will forgive him, and will stay close to him.  He is almost 80 years old.
Christmas day the family and I went to go see him. He kept saying that he would be okay and that we didn't need to come.  I tried to get him to come down and stay with us for Christmas but he said no, that he was okay to stay there. I know its not what my kid's would have wanted to do, it's an hour away and I know they would have preferred to see their friends, but I said "WE ARE GOING!" and they complied. 
We took him a dog, which he fell in love with and some other presents.  I am so glad we went.  I didn't want him to be alone on Christmas.  I appreciate my family supporting me and going to see him.

It's funny because I read a story, at my husbands suggestion, after Christmas "A Stranger for Christmas" by Carol Lynn Pearson about 2 older ladies in a rest home that wanted to share in a real Christmas.  Here is an excerpt from the story. 

"Wouldn't that be wonderful? What if a family, a real one with children and everything, walked right in the front door here and said, 'We'd like to borrow a Grandma for Christmas.  Let's see.  That one over there, the one with the red hair.  We'll take her...' " 

 It brought tears to my eyes as I read it because I was so close to not going up there Christmas day.  I figured it wouldn't matter if we went another day, but I think he was grateful and it made his Christmas a little brighter.  It made us all feel good too.

Thanks Mal for doing this.  For making us think, for making us serve, for making us remember the true meaning of Christmas, for helping us to serve our Lord by serving our fellowmen.

I love you,
Mom

I love you too Mom! Thanks to you and Dad for being such great examples of Love, Service, and Giving to others. I remember being very young and being taught to serve those in need and never pass judgement. It has truly been a blessing in my life to serve others and to have compassion for those in times of need!

My life is a Blessing!

#76

During the Holiday's I was able to give to the salvation army and donate cans at the grocery store for the food bank. It wasn't much but I hope that whenever there is a need for help that I will be able to donate time, money, or care to whoever is in need, even if it is very small. I am thankful for this opportunity to serve and know that my life is a blessing! I will give thanks for that!

-Anonymous

someone was thinking of ME

#75

This is my story... I received an email a few days before Christmas. It was from some of my coworkers at Intermountain Medical Center ER. They wrote that they had extra gifts left over from the sub for Santa this year and that I had been nominated to receive it! "I was like is this a joke?!" I emailed her back and she replied with, "Nope! It wasn't a joke and that one of my coworkers nominated me!"

Needless to say, I was very surprised and very grateful. I have always been on the giving end of things, and this time I was on the receiving end. My heart was so full, not because of the money part of it, but that someone was thinking of me. They knew that I had had a rough year and knew that I needed a little help. It felt so good to think that someone thought I was deserving of it. It made me feel really good to know someone was looking out for me. I am so grateful for good people with good hearts.

-Suz

Good, Lovely People!

#74

Dear Mallory,

     I just wanted to share with you and your readers how grateful I am for wonderful, giving, people with big hearts!

     I have a friend who has 2 children and had been laid off earlier in the year.  She started her own small business, cleans homes for people, and barely makes it through each months bills. Things were looking meager for her 12 year old son, who has Cerebral Palsy.  She came into my office one morning and broke down in tears wondering how she would provide some simple things her son had asked Santa for (he still believes, and is still 4 years old in many ways).   I asked her to make a list of things he wanted.  I told her not to worry, that some how we would see what we could figure out to make at least some of them happen. 

     I didn't know how I would make it happen!  I was a little concerned, myself, about helping my Sister. She needed to get out of an abusive relationship, and had just moved from Nebraska to Utah, over night, with only what she could fit in her car, along with her 7 month old twin boys and 4 year old daughter.  She doesn't have a job, and is trying to get into nursing school.

     A few days later I saw Mallory's request for families in need!  I couldn't believe it!  I typed as fast as I could!  I was so excited for the chance to get some help for them!  Mallory's email said that someone had donated money to her anonymously to help Families in need.  I quickly gave her a list for my sister and my friend.  I didn't know how much she would be able to get for them, but I knew what ever she could get, it would be more than I could do, and more than they would ever expect.  It was so exciting to see relief on my sisters face when she received the gifts!

     To Mallory and Whomever donated very generously, thank you for giving! With so much selfishness and ugliness in the world it's good to know there are still good, lovely people!  Experiencing this blessing was the best gift I received this Christmas!  

Thank you, and may God bless you!

-Anonymous