The reminders of what should have been...

[Tammy]

Today, (October 27th) I received a box in the mail containing baby formula. Just another reminder to me of what should have been, but isn't. And the brochures, pamplets ect. saying, "Congratulations on the arrival of your new baby!" I wish I could feel the excitement of that statement, but I don't. Instead of feeling happiness and joy, I feel sadness and despare, like someone was playing some horrible sick joke.
I know that it's not their fault... I'm only venting.
I plan on donating the formula to either the Salvation Army or the hospital... at least then it will be put to good use.

[Kirk Kief]

I was just going to suggest to take it to a single moms shelter, or something like that. But, as you said, you'd take it to Salvation Army. Maybe request that it be sent to Hurricane Wilma victims. They could sure use it. And, you'll be doing a favor to someone whose life has also been turned inside out.
Maybe if you choose one charitable organization, and everytime you get samples like this, you take it to them and donate it to them each time. Maybe even stop at one of those Dollar Stores and pick up a few Teddy Bears, and include one of these with each contribution. This could become Chase's Charitable Cause.
Just thinking out loud.
God bless you and your family.

[Cheryl Haggard]

Tammy,

It's been 8 months now, and I am still getting baby formula, magazines and coupons in the mail. The first time, I just broke down and cried. The second time, the formula made in from the mailbox to the shelf in the garage, the third time, I put it directly in the car. I donated all of Maddux's stuff to an orphanage in Mexico. I knew it was the right thing to do. I donate the formula I get now to a place here in Evergreen that helps women/teens with unplanned pregnancys. :( :)