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!!