This blog was created to document our experience dealing with Bailey, our 16 year old daughter's stroke. Until September 15th, she was a perfectly healthy, active teenage girl. She is a junior in high school this year. She has a part time job, many friends and a busy social life. She is involved with the marching band, cross country skiing and the school theater group. Her class schedule reads like that of my nightmares - Honors classes, Advanced placement classes and even a "college in school" physics class. She has a smile that shows itself with the slightest of provocation. She is happy, easy going and a bit goofy. Generally, there was no reason to expect any health issues and definitely we would not ever have even thought a stroke was a possibility.

So, this is our story. I am hoping it will help others who experience this sort of misfortune to understand they are not alone. Maybe they are feeling the way we do and will take some comfort our story.

Friday, October 1, 2010

Fundraising efforts

James and a couple of Bay's friends had the idea that a raffle would be a good way to raise money for the bills and home modifications.  Today I started calling Richfield retailers and restaurants asking if they would be willing to donate a gift card to the raffle.  I got an overwhelmingly positive reaction.  Everyone that I spoke to wanted to help.  It truly does warm the heart and restore some of my faith in humanity when people are so pleasant and generous.

Thank you, Chipotle, Potbelly, Noodles & Co, Caribou, and Schlotzky's!
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  1. AnonymousOctober 4, 2010 at 8:51 AM

    Jennifer~ try Culvers too. They've helped me out on a couple of different occasions with donations.

    sara

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