Show Your Hearts

Show Your Hearts

I had something a little different planned for today, but I couldn't hear about this and not pass it on.  I am urging you to help in any way you can.  Remember, prayers & good vibes are always free.

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    As you can see from the video on the weekend of July 4th a Texas family - parents Joshua and Robin Berry and their children Peter, Aaron, and Willa- was driving home from a trip, when a car veered into their lane killing both of the parents as well as the passenger of the other car (the driver of the car & their baby survived).  Not only do the Barry children have to deal with the loss of their parents, but they also have to cope with their injuries.  Willa -who was brave enough to give contact information to police at the scene of the accident- suffered broken bones and both of the boys suffered trauma to the spinal cord, paralyzing them from the waist down.  The doctors are of course hopeful, but the prognosis currently reported is that the boys will never be able to walk again. 

The Berry Family Source

   Despite all of this the children & their extended family are remaining in as good of spirits as they can.   The outpouring of support has been amazing & I believe it is one of those situations where the situation was so beyond horrible and tragic, yet there is a glimmer of hope.  These children have wonderful friends & family who are supporting them, caring for them, and staying with them.  As you can read in this story the boys have moved to a facility in Chicago where they can get the care they need.  People are not overlooking how hard it is not only for the kids, but the adults taking care of them and are helping with the living, food, etc. arrangements.    



This is a story that has taken hold of the nation and luckily with the help of the media and many celebrities the word is getting out.  No matter the current donations or support it is imperative that they continue to be helped.  These children are very young and they are going to need help that will sustain them for the longterm.


This story tugs at my heart so much because I know what its like to be in a car accident that takes the life of your parent.  Even that experience though doesn't allow me to even come close to  comprehending what these children have to face.  I'm glad that they have each other, but they should also have each of us as well.  I really do believe in the saying it takes a village to raise a child, so it is now our  responsibility to help raise these children into healthy and happy adults.  These kids have been through more than any of us could fathom going through in a lifetime let alone all at once.


So if you have the means to think of these children the next time you are donating to charity.  I'm sure they would also appreciate any thoughts, well wishes, prayers, vibes etc. that you can offer as well.  And the next time you are speeding, driving distracted, texting while driving, etc take a moment and realize the impact that a split second can have.


For more information you can check out the fund set up to help the children at Show Your Hearts or follow them on Facebook.