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314 kids have inspired me this year. The students of Morgan Township Elementary School in Northwest Indiana are going to donate over $13,000 to Heifer International to help purchase animals for those in need around the world. Students have earned the money by reading. That means they have read over 13,000 books this school year. This small group of kids have learned that when we each do a little it can add up to a lot! Our donation celebration will be May 29, 1:45 p.m. CST at Morgan Township Elementary School just outside of Valparaiso, Indiana. Students will pass their gifts of animals to a representative of Heifer International and will then have a silly string dance party! The kids are looking for a new way to donate next year. Maybe a library for the kids in Oklahoma.
Ellen,
First off our thoughts and prayers are with everyone who has been affected by the Tornado :( when we heard of the news I thought to myself about our cause and our and shirts. Organ Donation is so important in times like these and is the ultimate gift. I will be sending you our shirt as a gift from us.
I don't know that this is the right place for this information, but I've been following this little guy's story for months and have to share it with you. Little Tripp Halstead was at daycare on 10/29/12 when a tree branch fell on his head and crushed his skull. The following is his Mom's account of what they've been thru:
**For all new followers, this is The Halstead's story, told by Stacy.***
Bill and I met in 2006 and got married in 2007. We were both living in Asheville, NC. I fell head over heals for him and still feel that way 5 years later. He is an amazing husband and father.
I was already 30 when we were married, so we wanted to start a family. Now I realize that is not as easy as it sounds. We thought we had it all planned out. And each month was met with huge dissapointments.
So finally we decided to go to a fertility clinic and were told we were perfectly healthy, but since we had been trying for so long, they would help us. Nine months later, we had a perfect baby boy. (I had a pretty horrible pregnancy, was on bedrest, had to walk with a walker and sometimes had to travel by wheelchair. I developed a muscle disorder, then placenta previa, so I had to have a vertical C section. So you might notice my huge scar in some of the bathing suit pictures posted.) But it was all worth it to have my baby.
So a year and 1/2 later, we decided to have another baby. Went back to the same fertilty clinic and got pregnant with a baby girl. Ella Mary Halstead. Her due date was set for Oct 2, 2012. Yep, the same month as Tripps accident. But I had a misscarriage just a few months after being pregnant. At that time, it had been the most dramatic thing I had ever personally dealt with. I cried and cried, couldnt sleep, eat, ect. Anyone that has gone through this knows what a nightmare it is. And we learned soon after that, if we didn't try again immediately, my eggs would be gone. But we were too devastated to try at that point.
Dr's don't know everything, but to be told Tripp is the only child I would ever carry inside me, make this accident even worse. I couldn't imagine losing my one perfect miracle. So we are so thankful that he is still with us. No matter what condition he is in. The Dr's still won't tell us how far he will go. They just say with this much brain damage, most children don't survive. So that is why we pray every minute of everyday. No one knows what he will be able to accomplish.
Some of you might not even know what happened the day of the accident...He was playing on the playground at daycare and a huge limb fell out of a very high tree. It fell on his head and crushed his skull into many pieces. They took him to Winder-Barrow hospital and then flew him to Egleston Childrens hospital in Atlanta. As Bill and I were driving to meet him in Atlanta, I don't think we spoke 10 words to each other. We were scared and we just prayed. We honestly didn't know how bad it was.
As soon as we got there, they let us see him. He looked perfect. No blood, no cuts, he looked so peaceful. Then the Dr started telling us how bad it was, and it took me some time to realize they were saying he could die. It was a slice to my heart and soul. So the next few hours after that were a total blur. When I dropped my happy, perfect boy off at daycare that morning, it might of been the last time I saw his smile or his eyes open or him awake. I will never take another day with my baby for granted.
So he survived surgery, then the next 24 hours and made it til Friday. Then he took a turn for the worst and they told us to say our goodbyes. That was the worst day of my life. To think he had survived this and then given no hope. But Tripp proved them wrong, he is a fighter and he pulled through and we have never looked back. He is in rehab now and even though he is making tiny babysteps, he is moving forward.
I cherish every moment with him. He is my whole world and I want him to know how much he is loved. I didn't want this post to be all sad, I wanted everyone to know how important every single day is with your loved ones, hug them, kiss them, let them know how special they are to you. Even if Tripp hadn't pulled through, I can honestly say there wasn't one single day of his life that he wasn't hugged on, kissed on and told "I love you". He is a very special boy and thank you all for loving him too.
Tripp is now home and in therapy but not responsive to anyone. They don't know the extent of his brain injury but take one day at a time with love and faith. Please find a way to help them if you can. Thank you.
I have written to you many times in regards to my project! Even though I recently lost my home, I am determined to make this a reality and I could use your help! I wrote a book called "Freckles the Fabulous Fish" and the book was illustrated by the children from our local Easter Seals. Regardless of their ability, their art work is included in this book to show that the magic comes from within and these children are all gifted and have a message to give to other children. I am asking for your support because it will cost me about $4,200 just to print 1,000 books and also I need $ to have a stuffed Freckles made by a local adult's with disabilities agency with recycled fabrics etc. Freckles has a message to give to other children and to all of those who read the book, the magic starts in your heart and we all have that magic within. Please help me, help the kids! I am able to send you a file via email etc so that you can see the entire book. yes proceeds from this book goes to help the kids from Easter Seals. Thank you for your consideration! Mariellen
Bonjour Ellen,
SO did you know that we have a great shirt for you. We can send you one in whatever size you would like unlike some other companies. We also believe in random acts of kindness,honesty,equality and compassion and that is why these shirts need a COVER Girl who can show the world what true beauty is and so, "just sayin" What size should we send you? Be back tomorrow LOL!
Kirstie
I just try to get out everyday and change people life through my dancing which is on you tube to help other like to to press on with there Illness in life and hold on to God hand.. through my Praise Dancing and also, teaching other how to eat healthier through me teaching Zumba with 3 Illness right now which are painful but, I am some how dancing Ellen which give me hope to not die and go back into the mental places in my life but, to press through my dancing and helping other to do the same.. Praying the God does not take my dancing from me.. I my hope and dreams and I no that I was bless by God with it.. because, there is not way in the world that I could learn to dance like these on my own at my age Ellen... So use dance to get me through everything in life... with much prayer Ellen.. been sick over 10 years and just want my kids to not take care of me daily until I can move in the later hours of the day... Please pray for me healing Ellen.. and please do watch my you tube video and be inspired by it too... just not that I do go crazy when it comes to my Zumba and teaching other how to lose weight as did ... 287lb. to 140lb.. Ellen and no more diabetic..Love Denise
Hey Ellen,
So did you know that our shirt come in 3 colors;White, gray, and Kelly Green,the color that represents Organ Donation OOOOOOOH,imagine Kelly Green against your perfect cover girl skin. That's Hot!
Thanks, Kirstie
Ellen, you so often speak out for Bullying. I believe this family in Grant County Ky needs your help to get justice for their son who has been physically harmed with total disregard. Please see Tiffany Clark/George Takei May 13 @ 1:40pm. https://www.facebook.com/georgehtakei/posts/662140017148788
Please investigate this situation and stop the intimidation from school administrators and attorneys, a child has been physically and mentally damaged for life!
Hi Ellen,
Want to just bring a truly inspiring story of a mother/wife/nurse who is awaiting a bilateral lung transplant for a rare disease. This is an important cause for me because my son who is 17 has been diagnosed with the same disease called Bronchiolitis Obliterans and was just wondering if you could buy a shirt or wear the shirt supporting her and my sons cause in bringing awareness to Organ Donation and sport a really great looking shirt that truly has purpose unlike what we have been seeing with certain companies. This is a piece of clothing I promise that will make you look good feel good and save lives. Thanks Kirstie.
Please help my sister Sandra Sandifer (409-651-1846)with a new vehicle. She has her daughter who has MS and her daughter who lives on a ventilator and her two sons living with her. Lots of dr.s appts. My sisters 2001 Tahoe needs lot of work and she doesn't have the money. Please help someone who only worries about helping others and not herself. Social security and good stamps helps, but not to get another vehicle. Please Ellen you do so much for so many, please help my siste.
hi Ellen I just wanna give a lil input on my mother she is a very strong minded person in very amazing we have had a hard life together even at times we struggled but she has always went out her way to provide a better life for me even if she went with out at times she has had holes in her shoes barely having clothes of her own she manage to make sure I had no less then the next child when I was younger I was sexually molested by a member of my family so I took my pain out upon my mother she still remained by myside helping me she will do any thing in this world to provide for me I'm now tryna attend college in she is working hard to support me threw it we have been homeless together I have wiped her tears for many years not is she just my mother that's my befriend my mom works at a homeless shelter cooking she barely makes any thing when it was snowing in all the busses had stop she walked to work to make sure that they ate in I've seen her talk to the women in the shelter as if they were no different from her to me she is amazing women in if I could I would provide the world to her I'm not saying she is not different or better then the next mother I would like to enter her in this contest for a act of kindness cause god knows were ill be with out her
Start working at home with Google! It's by-far the best job Ive had. Last Monday I got a new Alfa Romeo from bringing in $7778. I started this 9 months ago and practically straight away started making more than $83 per hour. I work through this link, http://Mojo50.com
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Ellen,
It is impossible for an individual to ask to be born. I see life as an opportunity, but to many, life is something that is granted to a person, similar to a wish. This is probably the reason why so many people take life for granted. I think that they fail to appreciate life because they never had to put much work into it living. On March 31, 1987, I received the opportunity of life nearly four months too early, but, since it was a premature birth, I almost didn’t survive. I was only 16 ounce; full of pure heart and determination, fighting every day in an effort to see the next.
As a direct result of my premature birth, I was plagued with cerebral palsy. Cerebral palsy is defined as a condition caused by brain damage around the time of birth and it is marked by lack of muscle control, especially in the limbs. Being that I am handicapped, it is and always has been a struggle for me to do many normal, day-to-day activities such as walking. Fortunately, I was given the spirit of a survivor and once I was informed of the triumphs of my first month on this earth, I knew that any task or goal could be reached. I don’t think that there is anything that can prepare an individual for a fight for their life and just knowing that I had already beaten what some would call impossible odds made me understand and feel that I could do anything.
In my case, something so natural and beautiful like the birth of a child became a nightmare the moment I was delivered. Luckily, I was able to fight day-in and day-out and although there were numerous close calls, I survived and was given the opportunity to live. I feel that if I was able to earn the opportunity to live, then I can earn the opportunity to succeed in life. I am a determined individual; from my battle to have life, to being able to walk on my own, even graduating from a public high school rather than a school for challenged individuals, anything is possible.
Ellen, could you please work your charm and connect me with a date!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you,
Craig Baines
Giving Free baby clothes to needy families and buying target gift cards to them. I use my own money right now, because my non-profit website can't seem to get enough hits and donations. I keep on facebooking and tweeting too get visibility
I post everywhere for donations and get moms that need clothes for their kids; so I just give them some.
Thanks for any marketing help you can spare www.bratkids.org
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