Folks, it's time for a little seriousness. As a Mom, I can't imagine losing a child. Especially one that is only 5 years old who was killed when crossing a street. It makes me teary just thinking about little Zach Cruz.Well that's what has just happened to one of our long time Etsy sellers, Jodie Cruz of PetalsPurses. Her sister Jennifer, also an Etsy seller posted a thread about it. You see, Jodie doesn't have enough to bury him.
Etsy sellers and buyers are banding together to donate via paypal, sell specific items where the proceeds go to his fund, or even to buy the Etsy items to remedy this problem.
I know it's a tough economic for all of us. But if you need something that is being sold to benefit little Zachary Michael Cruz, or have a spare couple of bucks to donate, or even have a few minutes to post in the thread, or even have an item to donate towards this cause, I'd sure appreciate it. As a Mom, my heart hurts and as a human, I know this is one small place we can make a difference.
thanks Marcy..
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all my love
mona
I am donating 50% for the rest of week. If I don't have any sales, I will find a way to do something.
ReplyDeleteIt's heartbreaking.
Maybe we can have an auction. We take for granted what we have and think that all people must have insurance and savings to help us when we need it, but the truth is that many of us don't; have an income, have insurance, have savings...It is difficult to perceive from the other side, but when you have a limited income, you don't have choices." I know, I have been there.
Marcy, I just got a chance to read your blog. Thank you for making us aware of this tragedy. Thank you for providing the links for donations, too!
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ReplyDeleteBill and I lost 2 little ones to murder, and I can tell you, no matter HOW you lose a young child, it rips up your life, and you're never quite the same again. I went to zach's site and left a donation, but it is so little to do for those who have had such a loss... they are in our paryers
hugs
Lynnie