Ever since I started this blog, (and especially since the last entry) I have had many family and friends ask how they could help. Initially, my response was that just knowing that people were there for us was enough. As this journey has gone on and Rylea and I have asked for support, I continue to get the same question or comment; namely "We want to help you, just tell us how."
After some serious thought, introspection, and discussion, Rylea and I have found a few ways you can show your support.
1) I make this #1 because it is the MOST important to us. Throughout this whole ordeal, there has been one person that has had to endure more than his fair share. He has been sometimes ignored, and he has been disappointed more than I would like to admit, yet he has stayed happy, loving, and caring. I am talking about our oldest son and Grant's big brother, Cole. I wrote an entry about him last August and how he has been our rock emotionally. He doesn't know exactly what is going on, he does know Grant isn't well. He watches out for Grant. He also watches out for Rylea and me. He cheers us up when we are sad. He gives us hugs when he thinks we need one (he us usually right). He is the strongest, most empathetic, caring, sweetest child I have ever seen. I am proud to be his father, yet part me is ashamed of the times I have to neglect him. With that said, Cole LOVES getting letters and packages in the mail (mainly packages). So, if you feel like it, you can send a little card, letter, even a care package. It would brighten his day and really help us out. Please email me and I will send you our address (I really don't want our home address plastered across the internet). You can email me by clicking here or on my name in the About Me section to the right, then click on "Email". ====>
2) I have had some people ask about sending money. In the past, I have told them to hold off because I wanted to set-up an account specifically for Grant. I have set up a bank account and I am in the process of setting a special needs trust. This trust will be used to help pay for Grant's current and future medical care. It is specifically for Grant and his care and will not be used for anything else. I can transfer money from the bank account to the trust. I have also set a page with youcaring.com that is linked to the account. If you would like to donate to this account, click here.
3) Rylea and I are working on other ideas for fundraisers as well. If you have an idea, feel free to let us know. Currently we are looking at doing some fun-runs, and I personally am toying with idea of amount-based stunts (like if we raise X amount, I will dye myself purple and run in the Atlanta Tough Mudder next year). The more ideas the better.
Finally, I want to thank everyone that wore purple in support of epilepsy and Grant on Purple Day this past March. Thank you for all your love, all your kind words, most of all, all of your support!!!
