The Cool Buzz

July 23, 2010

Hi Megan,

I hope you can post this for a card shower to Daniel Falconer ... a friend of mine.  Cards of encouragement can be sent to:

Daniel Falconer
    2500 N Greenville Rd.
    Stanton, MI 48888

The 26-year-old Stanton man was diagnosed in April 2008 with rhabdomyosarcoma, also known as high-grade undifferentiated pleomorphic sarcoma, a disease in which cancerous cells grow in muscle tissue. He's been through surgery, chemotherapy and radiation and in February he underwent another major surgery to remove a tumor and reconstruct his face.

By June, the cancer had spread again. Rudd underwent three days of chemo from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. - an exhausting process with many unpleasant side effects.  But the chemo didn't work. Rudd has been sent home to his father, along with a nurse from Great Lakes Hospice. Doctors have said there is nothing more they can do.

If you would like to publish the 2 local newspaper articles (last one published 7/10/10) with more details on his fate:  

http://www.thedailynews.cc/main.asp?Search=1&ArticleID=33594&SectionID=2&SubSectionID=11&S=1

http://www.thedailynews.cc/main.asp?Search=1&ArticleID=34978&SectionID=2&SubSectionID=11&S=1

Thank you very much for all you do Megan!

Kris McDermott

July 15, 2010
I am an SOC distributor in Australia.  My 17 year old son, Dylan, has just been diagnosed with an aggressive, destructive tumour in his sinuses.  The tumour has perforated his eye socket, and is pressing against his brain.
He is scheduled for surgery tomorrow. ( July 17) It is a very large and aggressive tumour.
AS I am in the middle of fighting cancer myself, Dylan's situation is of great concern.  We will have to wait a week to know if it is benign or not.
Dylan is a top student in year 11 and has a promising soccer career ahead of him.
As you can imagine he is scared and unsure of his immediate future.
It would be great if he could receive some cards of encouragement and to make him laugh again.
Thank you for you time and consideration,
Ayn

Cards can be sent to:
Dylan Penglase
10 Binburra ave
Toowoon Bay
NSW 2261
Australia
July14, 2010

We just wanted to pass along the news that Tony Hepp's mom (Josephine) passed away a few minutes ago.  She had a stroke on Saturday (her first one was 2 yrs ago, so they had 2 years longer of blessings with her).  She was a strong faithfilled woman, she will be missed

It would be awesome if you'd send cards to 
Tony & Barb Hepp 
 875 E 133rd Pl
Thornton, Co 80241

Tell people you love them, before they die
   Love to you all
      Rose
July 13, 2010
Hi Jordan,

I am on the road and do not have my list of email addresses ... I just got word that Judy Loucks in my downline had a stroke on Friday... and cards from our SOC community would be so wonderful.  She is in intensive care in Austin, TX ... Her mailing address at home is 134 Pine Shadow Lane, Bastrop, TX 78602 ... if you could forward this to the right parties to get this word out, it would be very much appreciated.  I have your email only because of the email that was sent to me.  My lap top, for whatever reason does not hold them ... so as I get emails on the road I can click reply and be able to stay in contact ... I would love for Judy to see what a wonderful community she is a part of ... it could be just the thing to propel her healing.

Thanks,
Vicki McCutchan


July 7, 2010
Megan & Jordan.........

Thanx for passing this along.

Carole & Dan, ID 18516
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Cats are not people. Or are they?

I had planned to get back into the routine of business today, but 
unfortunately we had to drive my daughter Jen to the cat hospital 
to have Jake put to sleep after losing his fight with lymphoma. 
Jen and my wife Carole have saved and found homes for over a 
hundred feral kittens and cats and in the process, for over a 
dozen of them, the home they found ended up being ours. 
But Jake was the special one, the most un-catlike of them all. 

In cat years at age 10, he was not that old, but of course, just 
like humans, there are no guarantees of how many years we
will be alloted. 

Those who are cat people know what Jen is going through. 
Should kindred spirits wish to share thoughts with her......

Jen Duckworth
3105 12th Street North
St. Petersburg, Florida
33704

or midasduck@gmail.com

She spent the morning on the deck with him where he enjoyed, and he really 
did, a final morning in the Florida sunshine surrounded by the sound 
of doves and the fragrance of gardenias and jasmine and lemon trees.

Several days ago signs began to appear around our home in 
various places. They said, "SOMETHING GOOD WILL HAPPEN TODAY!"
Perhaps today's "good" is to simply remember that every day 
should be lived to the hilt with the "Jakes" in our life. 


Dan Duckworth

July 4, 2010
Dear Jordan,

We have a close family friend, who is also our daughter's boyfriend.  His name too is Jordan, and he needs the support of SOC!  He is 25 years old and is bravely fighting the fight with cancer. He has melanoma and it has spread to his entire spine, hips and brain. Cancer in your bones is one of the most painful cancers there is, yet, he is composed and never complains.  After enduring radiation therapy and the side effects that follow, he is anxiously starting a new research drug tomorrow. This drug has shown great promise to those who have a poor prognosis to survive the cancer.  Cards with an encouraging message would be greatly appreciated. He is a wonderful young man with hopes and dreams for the future. Since a positive attitude is so very important in surviving cancer, we thought it would be heartening for him to receive cards from our SOC family.

 

Thank you so much, 

Tony and Barb Hepp,

Thornton, Colorado.

Please send cards to: 

 
Jordan Rounds

315 W. McKinley Ct.

Louisville, CO  80027





June 29, 2010
Hi Megan,

I would like to ask you to ask all the members to send a card of encouragement
to my husband Andy Webb (at the address below) who is giving up smoking.

And another card to my grandsons Mitchell (8) and Dylan (5) (who both have autism- different spectrums of course!) Mitchell is going through a extremely rough time and my daughter Felicity, their mum, is trying to get specialist help due to the fact that life has become so difficult and Mitchell wants to leave life and be with his grand father and Angel (his still-born cousin).

This of course is so very hard for us all and because it falls under mental health and disability, no-one knows what and who needs to stand up to the plate to help.  We know of children with autism who have successfully taken their own lives who were Mitchell's age.  Cards and encouragement for Felicity and Brett and our two most beautiful boys would be so appreciated.  A loving granma's plea from her SOC friends I know and believe could help my wonderful family in time of need.

Their address is

5 Rochelle Court
Wantirna South
Victoria Australia 3152


Kindest regards and God bless you

Francien Daniels-Webb
PO BOX 287
Narre Warren North 3804
Victoria Australia




June 28, 2010

Bart,

One of our fellow SOC reps and good personal friend (Roger Coleman) just lost his teenage son last night in a car accident. It's going to be a tough week. Can you put in a request for anyone wishing to send a card to:

Roger & Mary Coleman
538 Locust Rd
Flemington, NJ 08822
Thanks!

Rich Schott

June 28, 2010

Dear Megan & Jordan,
My wife lost her grandmother Virginia Williams 94 on June 25th. My wife was very close to her and will she will be greatly missed. Please send cards to help her get through the next few days and weeks.
 
Mary Mann
104 Lindal Lane
Gansevoort, NY 12831
 
 Best Regards,
Robert Mann

June 16, 2010
Dear Megan,
The boyfriend of our family friend, Ashley Glantz, was injured seriously last week while serving in the army.  Not only is Ashley worried about her boyfriend, her only brother, Timmy, was in the same unit and saw the blast which injured his best friend.  Here is the info about the injured boyfriend.....

PFC Kristopher Francisco, 24 years old, left the US on May 12th to serve our country in his first tour for the army in Afghanistan.  On June 10th, while on Combat Missions Patrol, Kristopher's truck was blown up by an IED and flew 10 ft in the air and then rolled down a hill.  Kristopher was the most injured from the blast--both femurs were broken, many lacerations, a concussion, elbow injury, etc.  He was in ICU at first but stabilized enough to be moved to Germany and then, Walter Reed Army Hospital on Sunday, the 13th.  He received the Purple Heart for his service while in the hospital in Germany.  Today, he had surgery again and will no doubt be in for a long recovery period.  

Please send him cards to help him get through the days of pain and recovery.  Also, please keep this brave young man and his family in your prayers. 

PFC Kristopher Francisco
Ward 57  Walter Reed Army Hospital
6900 Georgia Avenue
Washington, DC  20307

Thank you!
Jeanine Russell

June 15, 2010
Hi Jordan

I wanted to ask a favor dealing with promptings.

A good friend of mine, Jessica Delfs, who is also a retail Send Out Cards member in my organization, has been chosen as one of the contestants on the next "Biggest Loser", which is in the process of shooting right now. She is completely cut off from the world.. No internet, phone, email, facebook, NOTHING. The only thing she can receive is traditional mail.
Myself and members of my gym, along with some Send Out Cards team members, are sending her heartfelt cards to keep her motivated while she competes in one of the most amazing experiences of her life!
I wanted to ask if you would be willing to share her information with your Send Out Cards organizations, asking them that if they feel prompted too, they can send her heartfet cards to keep her motivated while on this journey.
She is an incredible young woman who has a heart of gold. i would love it if we, the Send Out Cards community, could help her reach her goal of completing this "Biggest Loser" season with the help of our heartfelt, motivational cards.

Here is the information she sent to Her facebook friends to let us know how we can keep in touch with her

Jessica Delfs May 25 at 4:08pm Reply
Hey everyone~
I found out that I wont have my phone or email while I'm at the ranch but they do allow us to get "snail mail" so here is the addresses to send stuff to. Feel free to share this with CLOSE friends and not to post it to any facebooks, etc

For letters and small packages:
Jessica Delfs
c/o Kristen Mearns
PO BOX 8490
Calabasas, CA 91372

For larger packages, UPS or FedEx:
Attn: Kristen Mearns (BL10 Ranch)
Jessica Delfs
3650 Redondo Beach Ave
Redondo Beach, CA 90278

IMPORTANT: They will be reading everything that comes in and out so be aware that there will be a third set of eyes on everything :) Just a heads up :)

I am able to write back, but towards the beginning, especially when we're homesick they may keep some of our letters and use them as prize or something so don't send anything perishable :)

I hope to hear from everyone and have a little connection to the outside world lol!

Love ya,
Jess

Let me know your thoughts and if this is something we can do to help Jessica.

Thanks
Kris Stark

June 9, 2010

Megan,

 

There is a family friend in need of our love right now. Her name is Savannah and she is 12 years old. Yesterday  (June 7th) her mother, Deana, wasn’t feeling well and laid down to take a nap. Savannah went to check on her only to find that her mom had passed away in her sleep. Deana was only 35 and it is a blow to everyone who knows this family. Please send Savannah a card to help her through this.

 

Savannah Flanagan

249 Pine Valley Road

Hiram, GA 30141

 

This little girl needs all the love she can get.

 Thanks again!

Ron Henley #86530








June 7, 2010
Hi Megan,
 
I haven't ever requested a card be sent to a friend, I've only ever sent them, so I'm not sure if I'm doing this right or not.  My recruit is having surgery next week and needs some support and encouragement.  Would you please put her on the list to receive cards.  Here is her mailing informtion.
 
Trisha Earley
1107 Sierra Vista
Granbury, TX  76048
 
Thanks for your help.
 
Janet Neal 18832

June 7, 2010

Hi Bob & Betty Ann,
 I am sending you this email requesting cards for a young man named Bobby Harmon Jr. who works for the Road Dept. in Arizona. He was at work on the highway and a nineteen year old girl lost control of her car and swerved into the men at work. Bobby was working with his good friend that day and he pushed his friend out of the way of the car, saving his life, but being hit by the car himself. He is a hero. He is also in a coma and they have no idea what will be when he and if he wakes up. We want to send him lots of loving energy, real heartfelt energy in the form of cards. Will you please pass this to your team, time is of the essences!!! You know, I know you will and I appreciate you and thank you in advance!!!

Please send your cards to:   Bobby Harmon Jr.
C/O John C. Lincoln North Mountain Hospital
250 E. Dunlap Avenue  #25
Phoenix  AZ  85020-2914  

With love,

Mary
May 27, 2010
Megan,

One of my former college classmate's wife and toddler son died in a swimming pool accident earlier this week.  Johnny and Sonja had just recently adopted twin boys and were enjoying their new family.  One of the twins feel into the pool and Sonja, who could not swim, jumped in to try to save him.  Obviously it's a difficult time for the family.  I would really appreciate it if the send out cards family would shower them with cards.  A link to the story from the Baton Rouge Advocate is listed below.

Thanks so much.  Please feel free to give me a call at (404) 914-4074 if you need any additional information

Johnny Anderson
5539 Valley Forge Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70808

http://www.2theadvocate.com/news/94987979.html

Calandria E. Lee


May 22, 2010

Hi, Megan. Rob Fore here, executive.

I’ve been working with a guy online for many years
in the affiliate marketing arena. These past few months
have been very rough for him. In a nutshell, his 11 year
old son was diagnosed with Leukemia, 45 days in the
hospital, and 22 months of treatment ahead of him.

The story can be found here:

http://www.gauherchaudhry.com/when-life-throws-you-a-curveball/

Here is Shaan’s address:

Shaan Chaudhry
3100 Ridgeway Drive, Unit #24.
Mississauga, ON, L5L 5M5, Canada


Bless and be blessed,

Robert Fore
775-841-6332

May 22, 2010
Hi Jordan and Megan,                                                                           
Today is my birthday and I have a wish! My daughter KateLyn Laswell is about to turn the monumental age of 13.  I really would like to shower her with as many birthday cards for her 13th birthday!  Shower her with words of encouragement and what people liked the most about becoming a teenager. My husband and I adopted her from birth and she weighed 2lbs 15oz! She has always been an inspiration and is fantabulous!  Sweet and kind to everyone!  She has a call on her life to be something great and we are so proud and excited for her!  She is an overcomer and always thinks of others!  We are blessed that God gave her to us!   My husband and I have recently had several deaths in our family, unemployment and there have been times we would have to put her on hold until things settled.  She has been such a trouper through all the many deaths that she has been through in the past few years with no complaints. Especially all the out of town visitations. It has been a trying time for all of us. Her grandma battled cancer for almost 5 years and just passed away last month.   We just want to make her feel special with as many birthday cards for her!  Finally make this birthday so special and all about her! this would mean so much to her! *smile*   She gets so tickled when she gets a card....Lets Show her how big SendOutCards is!  Show her that this is her BEST YEAR EVER!   Thank you and many blessings to you all!   Birthday is June 5th and cards can be sent to KateLyn Laswell 4792 Nettie Ave Las Vegas, Nevada Love From the Laswell's~Bryan, LaGina, and KateLyn!
May 21, 2010

DEAR MEGAN,

HOW MANY TIMES DO YOU GET TO SEND A CARD TO A 100 YEAR OLD LADY?  I HOPE LOTS OF KIND SOC PEOPLE DO, SO THAT THIS WONDERFUL WOMAN (MY COLLEGE ROOMMATE’S MOM) WILL BE TICKLED PINK IN HER RETIREMENT HOME.  SHE IS BLIND IN ONE EYE, BUT I PROMISE YOU THAT WITH HER OTHER ONE AND A MAGNIFYING GLASS SHE WILL READ EVERY WORD OF WHATEVER WONDERFUL CARD YOU CHOOSE TO SEND HER. SHE IS HAVING A ‘BIRTHDAY BASH’ IN HER ROOM ON SATURDAY MAY 29TH.  SHE’S SHARP AS A TACK, SO WOULD REALLY APPRECIATE ANY FUN WISHES YOU MAY DECIDE TO SEND HER WAY.  THANKS SOOOOOOOO MUCH!!  WENDY COOKE

HER ADDRESS IS:  ELISE MORETTI, CHELSEA RETIREMENT CENTER, 801 WEST MIDDLE STREET, CHELSEA, MICHIGAN, 48118




May 17, 2010
Hi Megan,
I am writing to update everyone on our family friend, Kendra Easley, who I wrote in about last year.  She is a 22 year old, single Mom of an adorable son (17 month old named Peyton) who has been battling Stage 4 non-Hodgkins Lymphoma for about 16 months now.  This past week she got bad news of the cancer spreading which will delay her scheduled bone marrow transplant.  After a small break from chemo, she was put back on chemo and pills this week, and has now moved into the American Cancer Society's Hope Lodge to be near the hospital.  While she is at the Hope Lodge, for who knows how long, she cannot be with her precious boy and that will be really hard for her.  As you can imagine, he is why she fights so hard to beat this cancer.  Her family is as supportive as they can be, but maybe not as functional as they need to be.  She is very independent and strong willed, but I am sure it would be helpful to her to feel the love and support from the SOC world!  Once she gets through this round of chemo, if she can proceed with the transplant, it will be at least a couple of months before she can go home and be with Peyton.  I am hoping we can shower her with cards and whatever while she is at the Hope Lodge to give her something to look forward to each day.  I have attached a picture of Kendra at Christmas (with her bald head covered) and of Peyton with his uncle so you can see her reason for living.  Please keep Kendra in your prayers and give her even more reasons to keep up her battle.

Her address is:
Kendra Easley
The Hope Lodge, Room 307
1552 Shoup Court
Decatur, GA 30033-4607

Thank you for your encouragement, prayers and support!
Jeanine Russell  (#75014)
Athens, GA

May 17, 2010
Hello everyone,
If you can find it in your heart to send a card of encouragement to my friend Delois please do so. Here is her story: Delois lost her husband Curtis a few months ago and is going through a very difficult period of grieving (understandably so). She has 4 children, 2 teen boys at home, 1 married daughter who lives across the country and 1 son in the Navy.  Delois is a wonderful artist and poet. She draws beautiful African art. Her plan is to become a SendOutCards distributor and use her art on the cards. Here is a quote from her: "Life has a way of making your dreams take a back seat. I am determine that it won't be long.  Thanks, keep encouraging me.  Satan has a way of using the illusion that you are alone.  I even feel it more since Curtis is gone."

Here is her address:
Delois Goode
503 Ware St.
Reidsville, NC 27320

Thank you,
Randi Stewman SOC Distributor in North Carolina

May 12, 2010
Megan, please post this. This family lost 2 sons to a car accident on the past few days….they live here is Mo and I am quite certain several distributors know them.

Thanks to all who will send a word of encouragement!

Cards can be mailed to:

 

Jim and Linda Farrar

131 Savannah Dr.

Troy, MO 63379


May 10, 2010
Many of you know Glen Bogue who works in our corporate offices, he is over Distributor Compensation and Compliance.  His Mother passed away last week and the funeral is today.  Glen was very close to his Mom and we would like to have our SendOutCards family shower him with some love in this hard time.  Please take a moment and send Glen a card and pass the word on to your teams.  You can send the cards to him here at the home office:

Glen Bogue
SendOutCards
1825 West Research Way
Salt Lake City, UT 84119
SendOutCards (be sure to choose this as the country for quickest delivery)

Thanks,


Leann McFalls


May 9, 2010
Hello Jordan,

    I'm Joshuwa Armstrong  a distributor with SendOutCards

My mother just passed away on may 8,2010  in the morning, and  she wasn't sick, she just went to sleep and didn't wake up. I sent here a mothers day card, she never recevie it.  Please tell everyone  not to wait to mothers day, to tell their  mother, Happy Mothers Day.  Also my dad and little sister, is going to need a lot of love and support after losing his wife of 30 years.    I would like for you the spread the news to the sendOutCards team, to Send Cards to my Father and the rest of the family. I've  been talking to my family about how great the company SendOutCards  is, now I'm asking for your help to show them.

 

 Thank you

 

Joshuwa Armstrong

Mother  Name  Victoria Armstrong

Father Name John Armstrong

Little Sister: Jamillia Armstrong

 

869 South 13 street
Newark,NJ 07108

 

Thank you
Joshuwa & Tracey Armstrong



May 5, 2010
Dear SOC friends,

I have a goal of wanting to get tons of cards to my father and his two
stepdaughters.  I don't know if you have seen my FB page, but we lost my
stepmother to cancer on Thursday morning.  My sister and I flew out to
Arkansas on Wed to say our goodbyes to her, and to be there with our dad and
Kay's two daughters.  She passed away very early Thursday morning - she had
been battling multiple myeloma for almost 22 months.  My father and Kay had
only been married for just a few years, and she was diagnosed right after
Matt and I were married (diagnosed in Aug 2008).  Our wedding was really the
last time she was "cancer-free" and enjoying a dressy night out.  It was the
last time she danced.

The very sad part of this whole thing is that her two daughters are only 18
and 23.  The 18 year old, Abbey (who already had lost her father to cancer
when she was young), is graduating high school the day after her mother's
funeral (which is May 24th).  The older daughter, Lesley, had been her
mother's caregiver for the past 10 months in Arkansas.  She gave up her life
in CA to be by her mother's side.

Kay's passing brought my sister and I much closer to our stepsisters.  Kay
was the greatest love of my father's life, and this will surely be a very
hard struggle for him. I would love if not only he, but his two
stepdaughters, could receive many, many cards to uplift and encourage them.
Abbey had been accepted on a volleyball scholarship to college in Hendrix
(very close to Little Rock, where her mother was fighting for her life).
However, with her mom's passing, Abbey has decided not to attend college
there.

Thank you so much for sending this "random act of kindness" out to your
team, and friends.  It means the world to me to know they would be
surrounded by heartfelt words of encouragement and hope.

Here is the contact info:

David Delgado
Lesley Schwanke
Abbey Kleinsmith
11126 E. Cannon Drive
Scottsdale, AZ 85259

To all of those who have already sent cards to Kay while she was in her last
moments, thank you from the bottom of my heart.  I appreciate the efforts
from you all, especially those of you who don't know my family personally.
Nevertheless, every single card matters to them.  In the past few days, I
have received numerous cards from my SOC friends, and it has meant to much
to me.  I want my father and sisters to feel the same kind of love and
encouragement. Thank you all.

Summer Gehrke



May 3, 2010
Dear Send Out Cards Family,

I don't know if this is the right way to do this or not, but I was moved (strongly prompted) to call upon my great Send Out Cards Family to send positive, encouraging messages to my college friend who thought her battle with cancer was done, and then in February it came back with a vengeance.  Julie and her husband, Rod will no doubt be very blessed by each of you able to send a card.  I copied this from her Caring Bridge website  http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/juliecollins/
Julie's story started Nov. 2004 with metastatic ovarian carcinoma with a CA-125 test at 712. We got rid of all of it until June 28th 2009.  We saw her abdomen packed full of Ovarian cancer with a liver 2 1/2 times larger, and spleen twice it size all full of cancer.  There was a softball size, baseball, and egg size mass plus a CA-125 test at 2348.  We had one chemo an visit Julie's family in MN and head to St. Joseph Medical Center in Mexico.  After 10 weeks the CT scan showed Julie was free from all the masses of cancer and the liver and spleen were back to normal which we give thanks to the Lord Jesus.  The second week of Feb. we had a scan and found a large mass.  Julie had a 2.5 lb football size tumor removed at St Francis Campus, Wichita KS.  Since then the tumor has grown bigger than before.  At this point in time Julie has spent more time in the Hospital than at home from mid Feb. to mid April 2010.  Thank you for your Prayers.  The presence of the Our Lord and Savior has been very real.

Julie Collins
Via Christi Regional Medical Center
929 North St Francis Street
Wichita, KS 67214-3882

Thank you so very much,
 
Linda Sue Head

April 29, 2010
Hi Megan,   We have a friend who is going through some rough times right now.  I don't want to go into details, but her house being robbed was just one more little thing on the big pile that she is dealing with.  Fortunately she has a loving husband, a few real friends, and some of her family that is supportive. 
  If anyone could send a card with some kind words it would be appreciated. 
  Her name is Barb Coleman 3792 Mosley Rd.  Cazenovia,NY 13035  

Thank you  

John


April 27, 2010
Hi Jordan, My husband and I joined the SOC family in December and are loving every minute of it!  In January a close friend of ours was having some medical problems which she thought was a flu bug.  To make a very long story short she ended up in the hospital around the 5th of January.  The next day had to have emergency surgery and ended up on life support.  The entire lining of her stomach was black and dead as were part of her intestines.  She was in kidney failure, her blood preasure and heart rate could not be stabilized and she was in intensive care for about 8 weeks.  Several times we were told she may not make it through the night.  She just came home from the hospital (after a stay in a rehab facility).  She was in the hospital from January 5th until April 24th.  To make matters worse, they had no insurance--his business was failing--they were about to lose their home.  In spite of their own problems they had just opened their home and took in a homeless couple.  These are wonderful loving Christian people who were really down on their luck--but they never took their eyes off of Jesus and he did bring her through.  Although she is home now, she is still unable to walk--she is in a wheel chair and must have 24 hour care.  I think it would cheer her up to receive some up lifting cards.  If you could put this out on your site, I would be so appreciative and I know it would really brighten her day! Thank you so much,   LaRue & Dee Roberts

  Here is her address:    Janice Bain   14050 N. 48th Avenue    Glendale, Az. 85306  


April 27, 2010
HI Megan -   I didn't realize this was part of thecoolbuzz site until tonight.  I am a fairly new distributor and try to listen to as many calls as I can.  
   The reason for my email is to share about my family.   I received a phone call on (last) Wednesday morning from my brother, Joey - that my parent's had a fire at their house at 4am that morning.    Luckily - they, and my brother Matt, who moved back in with them about a year ago, are fine.  Everyone got out of the house.  The house on the other hand, is in fairly bad shape.  The fire started in a detached garage from faulty wiring.  No one knew anything like this could have happened.  It lead to an attached garage, onto the laundry room, and then to the family room, where Matt had been sleeping that evening.  Everything, including 3 vehicles, computer, televisions, family memories, photos, and other irreplaceable possessions were destroyed.   
 This fire, is not something they needed (well, no one would).  They seem to continually have terrible luck, and I hope and pray it is over.  You see, as for the fire - my parents do not own the home they are living in.  They have had financial difficulty, and had to get rid of the home I (and my brothers) grew up in.  They are renting their current home.  In order to pay for some other bill or bills, they did not continue with rental insurance. So - the home itself, is covered by insurance, but them and their possessions included in the fire, were not.  None of their memories or items are covered.   
   My Dad has to have a shoulder surgery in the next month.  He will then go on disability for work, which means, while on disability - he will only be receiving a fraction of his paycheck. 
   My Mother, works for the HeadStart program, and since it is only run during 9 months out of the year- goes on unemployment in the summer....making bills and life that much harder. Now with my Dad out of work, it adds even more stress.  
   Matt, my brother who lives at home with my parents, has had a hard time.  One of his best friends was killed in an automobile accident a few years out of high school.  My Grandpa, who Matt was close to, died of a horrible form of cancer.  Matt has been lost and terribly depressed for a long time.  There were weeks/months when it was an effort for him to get off the couch.  He has tried to pull himself together many times.  He is one of the most generous, kind hearted souls I have ever known, but he continues to make decisions that continue to cause him pain.  He has some legal issues that he is facing, that, when we know what the outcome will be, will alter the rest of his life. 
Matt lost all of his clothes, computer, and vehicle in the fire.  Many of his personal items are gone.   If you have a moment, anyone - please send a card to my parents, Tim and Joy, and to Matt, my brother.  I know they can get through this.  It will be hard, but they will survive.  Any note of kindness, or encouragement, would be appreciated greatly.    Being involved in SOC has meant a lot to me, and I am only getting started.  I can't wait to see how many lives I will touch with SOC.  The reward of knowing you helped, with kindness is very much worth it.

  Tim and Joy Dolan
Matt Dolan
324 E. Snelling Avenue
 Appleton, MN 56208  

Thank you all in advance, for being generous with your time.  I can say, I truly appreciate the Send Out Cards family.  Love, Heather


April 27, 2010
I have a very dear friend, Debra Cole, who after several months of misdiagnosis has been found to have stage 3 breast cancer.  She is currently at the Cancer Institute of America undergoing further testing to see if the cancer is anywhere else in her body.  There have been numerous botched problems along this journey before going to the Cancer Institute and she is beginning to lose faith.  I know it would mean so much to her if she could receive cards supporting her and giving her reason to continue to "Believe"!  
 Her address is: 
Debra Cole
1441 E. New York Ave.
 DeLand, FL 32724. 

  Thank you so much for all you do.   Tricia Arostegui



April 27, 2010
Megan,
I have a friend, Claudia Foster, who has dedicated her life to helping others.  She has organized clothing pantries at our school for those kids who come to school and have nothing.  She has set up sub for santa's for numerous families over the holidays.  She's run grief groups at our school for kids who lose loved ones.  She has helped high schoolers with carreer counseling.  Claudia has dedicated her life to helping others, and never asks for anything in return.
In the past year, she's lost her husband, aquired liver cancer, been unable to work due to the illness, and has now been forced to sell her beautiful home to move in with her mother.  In tears she told me that she barley has enough to get the food she needs because she's unable to work now and living on Social Security. 
Claudia is certainly someone who has figured out who she was and given herself away.  Let's give back to her.....
Her address is: 
Claudia Foster
526 Rose Ln
Paso Robles, CA 93446

Thanks,
Ryan Packham



April 26, 2010
Jordan,   Thank you so much for agreeing to include my friend in your call.  Her name is Kelli Morgan.  She is a loving mother and grandmother.  She joined my SOC team a little while back, and has turned into an amazing friend---she opens up her home, listens without judgement, and offers support and encouragement for whatever I am going through, good or bad.

   For the past 2 months Kelli and I have been so looking forward to our trip to San Diego for her first Treat 'Em Right Seminar.  I knew she would be so inspired by Kody and all of our great leaders, and I was beyond excited for her to experience the personal growth that comes from the abundance of reflection and positive energy radiating in the room.  Unfortunately, a couple of days before the Treat 'Em Right, Kelli's son had an emergency that put him in the hospital, and she had to cancel her trip to San Diego. Kelli's son is home and somewhat "out of the woods" for now, but she is still overwhelmed and dealing with alot. Although there is no substitute for a Treat 'Em RIght, I was hoping we could give her a little taste by showering her with love, support and encouragement SOC style----I can think of no better way to lift her spirits right now than to flood her mailbox with some heartfelt cards.   Cards can be sent to:

  Kelli Morgan
Morlend Financial Services
13273 Ventura Blvd., #207
Studio City, CA 91604  


Thank you so much, Jordan, and thank you in advance to those listening who feel prompted to reach out to Kelli.   Love, Lisa


April 20, 1010

Nick Teichs is part of a husband/wife SOC team.  He is also a Senior Master Chief in the Navy, and my friend.

A little over a week ago while working in Washington State, Nick collasped.  I'm not sure of the details, but evidently it had something to do with a severe reaction to a medication he was just placed on.  He went into ICU and his wife, Beverly Teichs, flew from Virginia immediately to be with him.

I found out today that Nick is doing better, eating on his own, and out of ICU.  Not sure when he can return home.  Many of you have met Beverly and a few have even met Nick at our Virginia Super Saturday.  Will you please send Nick a card?  He loves SOC,
and it would mean the world to him to return home to a mailbox full of cards.

Nick Teichs
6699 Fox Centre Pkwy #120
Gloucestor, VA 23061

Nick & Beverly's ID# 71156

Thanks in advance.


Best Wishes!

Harley Steele

April 20, 2010
I have two special requests. I am asking if we can please send cards to 2 special people. I have a friend thats an actor in LAX who has a sister dying of cancer right now. They were not super close, ut he just spent a week helping her. She is alone on the East Coast. She is searching for God in her battle. She doesnt have friends since her disease and she's losing hope FAST. Our business is about celebrating people I ask you please let her know there are people who care.   Please send to Sabina St.John-Rojas              6060 Woodfield Estates             Alexandria, VA 22310
I also have Christie Stegall that signed up with Send Out Cards in Jan went to the Treatem right seminar in Tampa with me but has been bedridden since then. She is only 40 and has a massive blot clot in her leg from knee to angle. She has been terribly depressed and needs some support. I would be sooooo grateful for some of you to cheer her on.   Christie Stegall 141 Charlton Drive Ridgeway, VA 24148   Thanks so much, Toni Durden :)


April 19, 2010
Anjali Khatri is a three year old that carries a card that she received into chemo....along with her lip gloss...every ballerina warrior princess needs her lip gloss!   She is called a warrior princess, because she continues to defy the odds in beating an aggressive childhood cancer.  Can we flood this fellow little card lover with cards? 
 Anjali Khatri
543 Main St.
Little Falls, NJ 07424 

 Thank you so much!

Norbeth DeJesus ID 18293



April 19, 2010
Dear Megan,   Thank you so much for making this forum available, as a means of sharing, inspirational stories about others. I would like to share one such story about a little girl named Juliette Geney or Warrior Princess as we like to call her. Juliette was diagnosed with Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia or ALL in January of 2009. She has been undergoing treatments for over one year now and doing remarkably well! She still has over 13 months of treatments to go and I think it would be wonderful if we could all send her cards of encouragement. Personally she is my Hero! She has been so strong and amazing through all of this. I would like to recommend that everyone take a look at her website, read her story, read Kirsten's (her Mom) journals, they are amazing. They brought tears to my eyes and helped me see the struggles Juliette has been through. Her website link is as follows: www.caringbridge.org/visit/juliettegeney You will see on her website pictures, before & after, the one thing that doesn't change is her beautiful smile and the gleam in her eyes. Please send Juliette cards of encouragement, positive thoughts and well wishes.  

Her mailing address is:
  Juliette Geney
2201 Francisco Dr., Suite 140-103
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762  


Thank You so much for all you support, 
 Mark Young





April 19, 2010
I requesting get well wishes and prayers for a family member who fell off a roof and had to have both feet operated on recently.  He is not able to put any pressure on them for three months and hoping and praying that he will be able to walk and use them again.

His name is Scott Bradbury
Box 183 Black Diamond, AB
Canada
T0H 0l0

Shellen Peddle


April 19, 2010

Dear SOC friends,I have a dear friend, Carol Rodman, from church in the hospital due to cancer. I would GREATLY appreciate it if you would kindly send her a card. I cannot express how much this would mean to her as well as me. You are part of my SOC family and this would just make her smile. Thank you & GOD BLESS you for this kind act! Her plan is:
The surgery is Friday, April 16 (time is currently unknown)
The hospital stay is 4-7 days.
The recuperation is 10-12 days.
Chemo will be ordered in NYC and administered in Memphis when she returns.

The hospital address is:
Memorial Sloan Kettering
1275 York Avenue
New York City, NY 10065

The recovery facility is:
Atria 86th Street
333 West 86th Street
New York City, NY 10024-3114


Carol has requested no flowers.  She'd LOVE cards and calls!
Sincerely,
Mori Welborn


April 12, 2010

Megan,

Can you add this to the Random Acts of Kindness? My 13 yr old daughter Natalie (a professional dancer) fell and broke her foot last night and is completely crushed since she will be missing several competitions and a big production of Alice & Wonderland which she had a lead role. She is now on crutches and out for 6-8 weeks. Thanks!

Natalie Schott
1904 Beeches Glory Path
Annapolis, MD 21401

Rich Schott

April 7, 2010
SOC Family,

There is a severely wounded Marine, CPL Todd Nicely, who needs as much support as we can gather.  He was wounded and has a long recovery road ahead of him.  Facing a triple amputee situation, he could use all the cards and support that we can give him.  Please send support and cards to:

Cpl. Nicely, Todd A. (General Delivery)
8901 Wisconsin Avenue
Bethesda, MD 20889-5600

Anyone wishing to add support and follow Todd's story, here is the link to Caring Bridge.

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/toddnicely
Please keep this hero and his family in your thoughts and prayers.

Becki Rogers-Neese

April 1, 2010
 
My granddaughter, Gabrielle, started having seizures when she was 18 months old. The situation worsened and finally she was admitted to Duke University. Her medication was changed and it appeared that she was responding well. In the Middle of March '10, it was determined that she was still having seizure activity in her brain and the medication was increased. On Monday (3/29), she went back for a follow-up and the activity is continuing to increase. 
 
1209 Opeushaw Ct
Wake Forest, NC 27587
 
 
My wife, Connie, and I are heading to Raleigh tonight. 
 
Please put Gabrielle in your prayers and any cards of encouragement would be greatly appreciated. 
 
 
Sincerely, 
 
Mark Stith

April 1, 2010
Good morning everyone,
I'm making a personal request today and ask that you do me a favor to help celebrate the life of someone that has meant the world to me for my entire existence.  As we speak, my father is battling an illness in the hospital and we are very worried that he may not make it back to the nursing home.  Its really nothing new to see him go to the hospital, as we have seen him have mini-strokes, heart attacks, battle fluctuations of low blood pressure, etc but this has a different tone.  You see my dad has struggled with dementia for over 11 years and its in the same family as Alzheimers, though worse because its so physically debilitating.  Dementia patients can't eat themselves, brush their teeth, shave, walk at a very early stage, and you can only imagine the rest.

Whats so sad about the disease, is when you go into the memory loss units, you see some pitiful looking people, and you realize the lives they once led, and its just amazing that it all can be taken away over time to that degree.  A couple of months ago I watched The Blindside with my two kids, and quietly watched in tears like most of us because the story was so moving.  It was even more so for me, because you would have to know my story. The movie was about taking in a child on blind faith, a simple act of kindness, and making a difference in their lives.  You see my parents did this four times, so when I made it to the car I just began crying and thanking God for the life that I have been given.  My kids asked me what was wrong, and I explained to them what my parents did.  As an adopted child, you get older, have your own children, and you realize the sacrifice and the blessing it is to have kids. You also realize that you could have been aborted, gone to someone looking for government handouts (don't get me started there!!), stayed with your birth parents that may have had issues, but really anything could have happened...who knows?? I have two sisters, Mona and Becky, one brother Monty, and we all come from different birth mothers so Mom and Dad randomly chose us among all the other children out there in foster homes.  WOW....I am humbled when I think of how lucky I am to have had God bless me like that!!!

The rest of the story is you would have to know my father to fully understand it is impossible that he would have anyone say negative about him.  Its literally impossible.  I heard him say one cuss word EVER and it was when my mom shut the dishwasher on his hand!! :)  I never heard him say one negative thing about anyone, other than a politician, was up everyday at 5:30 am reading his Bible and drinking coffee.  He preached full-time when I was young, and eventually preached part-time, and taught Sociology and Religion at Tennessee Tech University. He would leave sometimes in the middle of the night to be with families during times of loss, and he never even would tell us about it.  He didn't want any credit.  He taught me how to play everything (all sports) when I was young, we practiced over and over until I got better, and he went to every game, or golf match, that he possibly could.  Even when I was in my thirties and he was struggling to walk, my dad would still just walk the golf course to watch me play in tournaments. He has his PhD, was a brilliant man, taught me the value of an education, and everyone used to sit by him in Church just to hear him sing. I remember, vividly, my Dad shaking my hand just before I received my Degree from College and the look of pride on his face...I'll never forget it.  He was one of God's finest people without question.  I've often said there was only one perfect man that walked the Earth, Jesus, but the next in line was my Dad.

My mother has her own story but for the sake of time I will make it brief. Since I was a teenager, my mom has been taking care of the sick and elderly in her own home, or even traveling to be with her parents for 2 years after a stroke fell upon her mother, and she lived for approx 8 years to age 85 I believe. Next up was her Dad lived with her until he died at age 92, approximately 7 years later.  One year later, about the time dad retired, we noticed he was having trouble remembering things he said, or did. So you guessed it, Mom took care of him until she was physically unable to cope with his illness. She would feed him, bathe him, dress him, and have to lock the doors to keep him from getting lost in our own neighborhood which happened all too often.  She still visits him at least once a day in the nursing home, takes cookies and cake to all the residents, feeds strangers there, talks to them and takes a sincere interest in their well being in addition to her husband.  She also works at her Church every week giving out food to the needy, and has volunteered countless times to help those in need, her kids being no exception.

I go in depth telling you about my family for two reasons, first because as you can see, I feel like the luckiest child in the world to have been raised by these two truly amazing people.  I was born in Denver, CO and I ended up with them because they had a program to where Preachers could adopt children for the mere cost of the Birth Certificate, and ran across my Mom and Dad. So for $2 and a lot of love, the rest is history!   Dad's disease is so puzzling, I wonder "why him?" so many times, but no one has answers.  It's almost like they are "gone" before they are "gone", but both he and my mother live every day, seriously, with a great attitude.  My dad woke up for the first time in a couple of days Sunday after getting rehydrated, and the first thing he did was put a smile on his face to see his family with him in his room. 

The other reason I tell you this story is don't wait to act on resolving old conflicts, telling someone you love them, being nice to strangers, building new relationships, because you just don't know when your time, or a loved ones time is coming.  I hear too many stories of someone holding a grudge from the past, and refusing to leave it there. The one that is most mature is the one that can break the "crazy cycle" of trying to figure out who is at fault. One person has the ability to positively impact the life of another human being and its up to us to spread that word.  We have, in my opinion, a system that allows us to do just that.  We talk a lot about our career, money, the SendOutCards opportunity, blah blah blah, but the ones that really get this business, are absolutely the nicest people with the best intentions.  Today is the first day of the rest of your life and YOU have the ability to change lives.  It's easy for me to follow the recipe of sending a card a day, and a gift a week, because its just a great habit. There's no way something bad can come from that!  Am I too busy to spend 10 minutes to do that to make someone's day? None of us are and I'm grateful I get to teach people to do what I do...I truly am humbled, and I am blessed to have found this opportunity as it has truly changed my life.

Lastly, if you can find it in your heart to pray for them, send a card to my parents, Maurice and Nola Ethridge, 1310 Eastwood Drive, Cookeville, TN 38501 and help me show them what kind of people I work with daily, I would greatly appreciate it.  I appreciate you reading my email, and for all the prayers and support many of you have already extended to my family.  Have a blessed day and make it a point to make someone else's...
--
Dean Ethridge




April 1, 2010

Dear Megan,

I am a Send Out Cards distributor who lives in California.  I'm writing to ask  people to send cards of love and care for my sister Dorothy Marsh who is in an assisted living setting in Madison, VA.  Dorothy is in her sixties.  She has been ill with Parkinson's for a long time.  She could no longer live in her home and has been in assisted living for six months.  It has been hard and lonely for her.  I would so much appreciate it if people would send her cards letting her know that she is thought of and cared about.

Her contact information is:
Ms. Dorothy Marsh
Autumn Care
1 Autumn Ct.
Madison, VA  22727

With gratitude,
Elizabeth Bone

March 29, 2010

Chris, I left you a voice mail and everyone else I want to recruit your support for one of our SOC new distributors, Ledon Clayborn.  His son Drew (14) was involved in a serious accident in school on Friday and broke his neck in 2 spots. He was air transported and is currently in intensive care at U of M Hospital. I was with Ledon Saturday afternoon and Orchard Grove Church did a group prayer with Drew’s picture up on the big screen.

 

I am asking for everyone’s HELP.  FIRST: Please pass this on to anyone affiliated with SOC from Australia, to CA, to UT, to everywhere; and SECOND lets show the Clayborns what it is like to LIVE TO GIVE by sending Drew and/or Ledon and family a card, or cards!!! I would love to hear that thousands of cards from all over the World are being sent.  Please do it, please pass on this information and make this you’re first PROMPTING TODAY!  Thank you for your support and God bless SOC and the Clayborn family.

 

The contact information is as follows:

 

LeDon Clayborn

9340 Tanbay St

Commerce Twp. MI 48382; and

 

Drew Clayborn

U of M Hospital Pediatrics

1500 East Medical Center Drive (put in the Ste area in SOC contact manager)

5123 Bed 10

Ann Arbor MI 48109

 

Any question please give me a call and thank you again for your support. Make it a great day,

 

Timothy R. Ash
30300 Northwestern Hwy., Suite 300
Farmington Hills, MI  48334
Office # 248-932-3500, ext. 235
Cell # 248-921-8935


March 26, 2010
Hi Megan,
   On March 19th, sixteen year old Eli Bird stumbled into the path of a cement truck in his home town of Allegan, MI.  The truck ran over Eli's leg and back.  Miraculously Eli suffered no injuries to his spine or internal organs but he did have his leg amputated below the knee.  Eli remains in good spirits clinging to family, friends and faith.  Eli is recovering well and has hopes of being fitted with a prosthesis in 3-4 months.  Eli is an active member of the youth group at the church where his father is a pastor and his goal is to resume his role in helping other young people learn more about Christ.  We are requesting your prayers for Eli to understand the purpose that God has for him and to be healed in spirit and body.  Thank you.

Contact Info:
Eli Bird
204 Cutler St.
Allegan, MI 49010

Thanks, 

 Paul Gerbasi



March 23, 2010
Hey Megan,Just spoke to Jordan and he asked me to send you Eric's financee name and address over to you to post on the cool buzz.. 
Jessica was admitted to the hospital last Thursday after her appendix ruptured..  She's not doing well and she's in need of some love from our card senders.. 
Here's her address and thank you so much for your help..

Jessica Moss
27081 Mora Rd
Bonita Springs, FL 34135

Bart Ratliff
Executive 
SendOutCards


March 22, 2010
Our friend Jody Marchand, was the victim of domestic abuse last month and we have just been given the go-ahead to send cards. Here is the situation: Her husband killed their 17 year old daughter, then critically wounded our friend Jody, and then took his own life.  Jody is a friend of ours from BNI and also one of our SOC customers. We would greatly appreciate expressions of hope, prayers, and positive affirmations, to give Jody the encouragement to heal and keep moving forward. We would request that the incident not be mentioned in the cards; only expressions of hope. Thank you so much. This is truly what SOC is all about, and we will be forever grateful for the ways in which our SOC sisters and brothers reach out to one another. Here is her current contact information:   
 
  Jody Marchand
c/o Jill Toney
78 Main Street
Westford, MA 01886


With grateful hearts, Bob and Ellen


March 17, 2010
On August 1, 2009 my younger brother Marty (44) was in Lake Michigan with his son, one of our nephews, and three of our nieces when a rip current swept them out into deep waters in South Haven, Michigan.  Marty was able to save all five young children but lost his own life in the effort.  Marty died a hero that day, which is exactly how he lived his life.  He was a social worker for 25 years and dedicated his life to helping others, particularly abused and neglected children.  When someone was struggling, Marty was always the one to organize a fundraiser or benefit or even a memorial golf outing. "A hero can be a person who commits an act of selfless bravery.  A hero can be someone who dedicates his career to helping abused and neglected children.  A hero can be a great dad and a loving husband.  Marty Jordan was all of those at the same time" -- Daily Herald August 7, 2009
Marty left behind his wife Maureen (also a social worker who worked with Hospice) and his sons Jack (10) and Liam (6) and daughter Caroline (4).  The day he died Marty and Maureen were going to tell their 3 children that they had a 4th sibling on the way. Today, St. Patrick's Day, that fourth child was born.  Martin Paul Jordan II was born at 7:46pm Chicago Time, weighing 8.3 pounds and 19.5 inches long.  Mother and son are doing very well.Any words of encouragement for Maureen and the kids would be greatly appreciated:Maureen Jordan1437 S. 12th Street St. Charles, IL  60174Any small donation to www.MartyJordanFamilyBenefit.com would also help.
Thanks,

Pat Jordan
SendOutCards Distributor
www.MartyJordan.com

March 15, 2010
Among my team members today at Treat Em Right in Phoenix, was my guest Lorilei Wendt. We had a great time, enjoyed lunch with Jeff Packard, and met some of his team.  Just after lunch Lorilei received a phone call that her mom had been admitted to the Hospital Emergency Room. She rushed out of the seminar in tears  stuffing her folder and materials into her purse. When I called her later to ask her how her Mom was doing, she informed me that her Mom had a massive heart attack and had passed away. What a traumatic memory for Lorilei at her first Send Out Card event. I am sending her a card to express my sympathies,  encouragement, and let her know I will keep her in my prayers.  I can’t even imagine how she is feeling tonight.

 

Lorilei Wendt  

1074 E Nardini St

Queen Creek  85140

 

Thank you for sharing in my sympathy for her.

Kathi



March 9, 2010

Hi Megan I am a new SOC distributor and I LOVE this idea! Thank you for the opportunity to do acts of kindness.   I volunteer at the Military Family Resource Centre in Halifax, Nova Scotia Canada. One of the ladies that volunteers a lot of her time there is a wonderful lady by the name of Brenda Small. Brenda has terminal ovarian cancer, has lost all her hair to chemotherapy, and COMES IN TO VOLUNTEER AFTER HAVING CHEMO THE SAME DAY!! Can you believe this amazing, dedicated, caring woman? Her husband also volunteers with and is a sweetie too. Brenda has a wonderful attitude and is a happy, loving person with a fabulous sense of humour, even with the cancer that she has been stricken with that will possibly end her life earlier then she expected. I believe in miracles though, and I have told her so. Doctors can be wrong, God works miracles every day. I am a much better person for having met her If SOC distributors could be so kind as to take a couple of minutes to send her a card to brighten her day I would be so grateful - Brenda would be quite tickled! The cards can be sent to:
   Brenda Small
 c/o Jill Clarke MFRC Halifax
PO Box 298
 Shearwater, NS
 Canada B0J 3A0  

thanks Megan Karen Pottinger

March 8, 2010
Hello Everyone,   I just found out a good friend of mine is going to have her gallbladder removed this weeks. She  only in her early twenties and just recently had a baby. I do not know the full details of