One Amazing Family

So, Jim and I headed to Lancaster on Sunday night to drop off the clothing, toys and check to the Goodley family. Not knowing what to expect, we were somewhat apprehensive when pulling up to the front of their townhouse. We were concerned about Tonesha's state of mind and wondering how she was managing to take care of these 5 children all by herself while Kellop is in the hospital doing his best to fight the leukemia and return home to his family. From the time we walked through their door until we left about 45 minutes later (and that was because the kids needed to get to bed because it was a school night) we were so amazed at the job these parents have done with their beautiful, intelligent, amazing children. From Malachi who is the oldest at 9 years old (he will turn 10 on Dec. 30)to Faith who is about 1-yr old and was walking all around and would give you a hug and a kiss if you would ask for one, they are an an amazing family. We have attached a few pictures that we took while visiting with them.

This is exactly why the DJD Foundation was formed and are so pleased that they were referred to us because there couldn't be a more deserving family than this one. Please keep Tonesha, Kellop, Malachi, Destiny, Isiah, Kamia and Faith in your prayers. Kellop had his stem cell transplant today at Hershey. We are hoping to be in touch with Tonesha later this week to find out how it is going.

As we were leaving the Goodley home the children thanked us for coming and said "God bless you". Jim and I told them it was a pleasure meeting them and spending some time in their home.

We just want to say a huge "thank you" to all of you who have given your time and support to the foundation because Sunday night was one of the most gratifying night's we can remember in quite some time.

-Jim and Donna