givin' is livin'

we all have times in our lives where we give and times when we receive. at this time i am compelled to share a story in hopes that it will inspire you to give at this time and in turn receive so much.

many know my family is full of girls. i have a big brother and five sisters. my oldest sister, emily and her husband jon recently faced some trials many of us will never experience. here is their unique situation from my perspective.

emily and jon have been married 7 years, in those 7 years they have been unsuccessful in having children. they recently felt inspired to apply and work with lds family services in hopes to bring a child to thier home. https://itsaboutlove.org/ial/profiles/23753205/ourMessage.jsf (in case you know of a situtation where a baby needs to be placed into a wonderful home).

shortly after that decision they were devestated by the flooding in nashville, tn and their home was completely destroyed. they now rent in raliegh, nc where jon has just completed his first year as a college professor. because they don't live in thier home in nashville they are considered landlords which excludes them from any government natural disaster relief. in short, they have to completely repair their homes damage (estimated costs at $40,000), pay the home in nashvilles mortgage without the aid of renters due to the condition of the home and continue to maintain thier rent in raliegh.

if you find yourself able and willing please join me in supporting this good cause. http://helpthewades.blogspot.com/ (paypal account not necessary)

for givin' truly is livin' (slogan taken from bumper sticker found on jon's 1980 something honda civic hatchback)