This is the story of a family -- not unlike yours or mine -- driving home from vacation. One minute they were fine, the next, a car crossed the median and hit them head-on, instantly killing both parents and seriously injuring the young children in the backseat. The two boys, ages 9 and 8 are now both paralyzed from the waist down and face months, if not years, of excruciating rehab and mounting medical bills. They, along with their 6-year-old sister, now have to face a new reality, without parents, and figure out some way to rebuild their young lives.
It pains me just to think about this. I've resisted writing about it, though I heard the story more than a month ago now. Today, I discovered an organization that has been set up to raise money for the children's ongoing needs and I felt it would be irresponsible of me as a mother, and even as a human being, not to pass it along.
Times are tough but if you are able to read this blog, you are tremendously more fortunate than Joshua and Robin Berry who lost their lives on July 3, 2011. Hug your kids a little tighter. Be a bit more thankful for what you have. If you feel so inclined, you can reach out personally to the Berry children through this link.
And even if you aren't a religious person, keep these precious kids in your thoughts and prayers.
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Dina,
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for posting this on your blog. I can't stop thinking about Robin and her family. I think about them every single day. It's just so tragic. I did a fundraiser for the children raising close to $5,500.
I know those kids will need millions during their recovery so hopefully the donations will continue. I keep thinking that in one second your life can change forever. I'll always remember Robin with her electric and fun-loving personality...