So, Did Anyone Hear About This Little Girl?

Demiurge
Demiurge Posts: 10,874
edited March 2024 in Clubhouse Archives
<P>So I came across this today while I was at work. It's so incredibly sad and all of you should watch this video:</P>
<P><A href="http://www.firstcoastnews.com/video/player320.aspx?aid=34965&bw=">The Story of Juliana Wetmore</A></P>
<P>I'm really not sure how to react to that. I can't imagine having to go through that as either the parents or the child. Of course you're going to love that child unconditionally, but I just can't imagine what they're going through. I'm definitely thinking about donating some money to this family. Mostly because this guy is in the military and I know their salary isn't all that huge and I can't imagine how their going to be able to afford all of these reconstructive surgeries on his money. I have great respect for this mans service to his country and both he and his wifes service to their daughter and mankind. </P>
<P><A href="http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2004-12-14-baby-no-face_x.htm">USA Today Story</A></P>
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  • amulford
    amulford Posts: 5,020
    edited December 2004
    Wow, Mother nature can be one cruel **** at times. What a shame, I can only hope she gets the help she needs.
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  • Mazeroth
    Mazeroth Posts: 1,585
    edited December 2004
    Unbelievable. Just goes to show how fortunate each of us truly is and how would should be so thankful.

    It takes a lot for me to cry but I couldn't hold myself back after watching that. Such a sad story.

    A 12 year old girl near my parents got hit by a car 4 months ago and is paralyzed. Her father owns a Chinese restaurant and is the nicest guy you could meet. My Mom went in a few days ago to get some food and they were asking for donations to help pay medical bills because they are on the verge of having to shut down their restaurant since the accident. My Mom pulled out her checkbook and wrote him a check for $100. He looked at her and balled his eyes out. He then tried to give my mom the food for free but my Mom wouldn't dare allow him, handed him a $20 a told him she didn't want any change. That night she told my Dad about it and they decided to give them a $1000 donation the next day. They had 5 perfectly healthy children and knew how fortunate they were and felt terrible for the girl and her family.

    Anywho, not trying to say how great my parents are but if you're doing well and have an excess amount of toys (think all of us do hehe) I think it's a good choice to donate some money/items to people that actually NEED stuff, not want stuff like we do.
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  • swerve
    swerve Posts: 1,862
    edited December 2004
    SEND A CARD FROM CLUB POLK!!! LETS DO IT CHILDREN!!!

    -adam
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  • PolkThug
    PolkThug Posts: 7,532
    edited December 2004
    Wow, that's effed up. Make me feel pretty damn fortunate for what I've got.
    Never Forget
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  • swerve
    swerve Posts: 1,862
    edited December 2004
    Yea, it's very sad. I saw this the other night....

    -adam
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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited December 2004
    Quote from the father.

    "God doesn't give you more then you can handle."


    And that was my first reaction.

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  • bobman1235
    bobman1235 Posts: 10,822
    edited December 2004
    Originally posted by disneyjoe7
    Quote from the "Father"

    God doesn't give you more then you can handle.


    And that was my first reaction.

    Why do you put father in quotes? Do you doubt the man's claim of parenthood?
    If you will it, dude, it is no dream.
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  • MacLeod
    MacLeod Posts: 14,358
    edited December 2004
    I think thats the saddest thing Ive ever seen.
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  • kingtut
    kingtut Posts: 813
    edited December 2004
    If anyone found out the name and the address of the organzation for donation to this family, please post it.
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  • Demiurge
    Demiurge Posts: 10,874
    edited December 2004
    Originally posted by kingtut
    If anyone found out the name and the address of the organzation for donation to this family, please post it.

    Here's the e-mail address to contact if you want to help:

    jblaylock@firstcoastnews.com
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  • Polkapops
    Polkapops Posts: 267
    edited December 2004
    Thx Demiurge -

    Makes me count my blessings......poor thing.....I'm going to email for more info.....
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  • swerve
    swerve Posts: 1,862
    edited December 2004
    this all really does suck- it's sad it's such a cruel world that she and her family will have to deal with. I'm not real big on sympathy, but this here just really pushes my buttons

    -adam
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  • kingtut
    kingtut Posts: 813
    edited December 2004
    I emailed but have not heard back yet. I'll will post the info when my message is responded to.
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  • Demiurge
    Demiurge Posts: 10,874
    edited December 2004
    Originally posted by kingtut
    I emailed but have not heard back yet. I'll will post the info when my message is responded to.

    I think this got quite a bit of press and it may take awhile.
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  • faster100
    faster100 Posts: 6,124
    edited December 2004
    Originally posted by swerve
    I'm not real big on sympathy,
    -adam


    Well i dont think this family needs sympathy anyways... Just support and prayers,

    FWIW : I'm sure your comment was meant well
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