Today, I went to meet with Mary and Mike Beaver and their children. The Beavers are the first family that the DJD Fight On Foundation has helped. the Beavers are a wonderful and loving family. This was the first time I was able to meet their five adorable children and the first time I saw Mary since moving into their own home. When I first met the family they were living with her parents in a small trailer with 9 people in it. The family was in the process of obtaining housing and needed some furniture to get started. That's where we jumped in to help. Unfortunately today I was not able to meet with Mike, because he was in the hospital all last week with a collapsed lung. He now has a chest tube in, which makes it difficult, if not impossible for him to move due to him needing a wheelchair or cruches since he is an amputee. Mary wrote a letter to let everyone know just how important the Foundation's help has meant to her family.
Hi there! My name is Mary Beaver. I live in West Milton with my husband and 5 young kids. My husband's name is Michael Beaver whom is fighting a rare form of cancer called "angio sarcoma". Michael was diagnosed in August of 2008, and soon followed an amputation of his left leg about mid calf. Friends and family put on a fundraiser to help cushion the blow of gas bills, chemo treatment, and the purchase of a new van. That is how I met Mindy. Mindy wanted to know how she could help out. We were at the time living with my mom and dad. So I had told her that we were looking for a house but had nothing as far as furniture. She is the founder of the Fight On Foundation, which between them and Mindy they helped my family get a living room suit, a dining room suit, and dressers for all 5 of my kids. Mindy and her foundation are an awesome group of people who are willing to help with anything anyone might need.
Mary Beaver
4 comments:
Hi everyone, I'm Mary Beaver, the one whom wrote the letter to everyone. There are so many things I can say about DJD Fight On and not enough words are in the vocab to even begin to tell you how great of a person Mindy is. You don't find very many people like her. She is my true angel on earth right along with Mike, my husband:)
dear mindy,
you continue to be a wonderful friend, helper, giver, supporter, angel on earth.... and the list goes on. you have touched so many lives already and will touch so many more!!! you must be one of God's most favorite people!! how many miles are you up to by now?? have a beautiful week. love you, m and n
You are awesome Mindy. You have touched so many lives with your love and compassion for others. Thank you and God Bless you. Love ya, Chris and Lori
We all know you are an angel on earth but it is nice to see other people see it also.
Take Care
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