Gift for hevs, Matt and babe
Nov 15th 2006, 7:52 am
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Gift for hevs, Matt and babe
Hi y'all.
Thought it would be a really nice idea to chip in all together to get hevs and Matt, plus their newborn, Flynn something nice to lift their spirits a bit.
After much consultation, it seems the simplest idea would be to gift some money via hev's PayPal account, because otherwise, collecting money could be tricky.
They're currently spending a heap of money on petrol having to drive to see little Flynn every day and we can only imagine the stress they're going through right now, especially given Matt not working after his head trauma some months back and all this without family.
I also hear because Flynn was so early, they are seriously under prepared in the basics department...
Anyway, if anyone would like to show their support via the PayPal idea, then you can PM Pollyana, Bordy, or me for the email address.
Once you have the address, you can then donate through paypal. Those without a PayPal account will have to set one up to donate, but it doesn't take very long.
Obviously we want to keep Hev's privacy paramount, so would ask anyone who does donate to keep the email address for the purpose.
Thought it would be a really nice idea to chip in all together to get hevs and Matt, plus their newborn, Flynn something nice to lift their spirits a bit.
After much consultation, it seems the simplest idea would be to gift some money via hev's PayPal account, because otherwise, collecting money could be tricky.
They're currently spending a heap of money on petrol having to drive to see little Flynn every day and we can only imagine the stress they're going through right now, especially given Matt not working after his head trauma some months back and all this without family.
I also hear because Flynn was so early, they are seriously under prepared in the basics department...
Anyway, if anyone would like to show their support via the PayPal idea, then you can PM Pollyana, Bordy, or me for the email address.
Once you have the address, you can then donate through paypal. Those without a PayPal account will have to set one up to donate, but it doesn't take very long.
Obviously we want to keep Hev's privacy paramount, so would ask anyone who does donate to keep the email address for the purpose.
Last edited by iPom; Nov 15th 2006 at 9:04 am. Reason: Correcting the IM to PM
Nov 15th 2006, 7:54 am
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Re: Gift for hevs, Matt and babe
Originally Posted by iPom
Hi y'all.
Thought it would be a really nice idea to chip in all together to get hevs and Matt, plus their newborn, Flynn something nice to lift their spirits a bit.
After much consultation, it seems the simplest idea would be to gift some money via hev's PayPal account, because otherwise, collecting money could be tricky.
They're currently spending a heap of money on petrol having to drive to see little Flynn every day and we can only imagine the stress they're going through right now, especially given Matt not working after his head trauma some months back and all this without family.
I also hear because Flynn was so early, they are seriously under prepared in the basics department...
Anyway, if anyone would like to show their support via the PayPal idea, then you can IM Pollyana, Bordy, or me for the email address.
Once you have the address, you can then donate through paypal. Those without a PayPal account will have to set one up to donate, but it doesn't take very long.
Obviously we want to keep Hev's privacy paramount, so would ask anyone who does donate to keep the email address for the purpose.
Thought it would be a really nice idea to chip in all together to get hevs and Matt, plus their newborn, Flynn something nice to lift their spirits a bit.
After much consultation, it seems the simplest idea would be to gift some money via hev's PayPal account, because otherwise, collecting money could be tricky.
They're currently spending a heap of money on petrol having to drive to see little Flynn every day and we can only imagine the stress they're going through right now, especially given Matt not working after his head trauma some months back and all this without family.
I also hear because Flynn was so early, they are seriously under prepared in the basics department...
Anyway, if anyone would like to show their support via the PayPal idea, then you can IM Pollyana, Bordy, or me for the email address.
Once you have the address, you can then donate through paypal. Those without a PayPal account will have to set one up to donate, but it doesn't take very long.
Obviously we want to keep Hev's privacy paramount, so would ask anyone who does donate to keep the email address for the purpose.
What a lovely idea.
Nov 15th 2006, 8:55 am
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Re: Gift for hevs, Matt and babe
Originally Posted by iPom
Hi y'all.
Thought it would be a really nice idea to chip in all together to get hevs and Matt, plus their newborn, Flynn something nice to lift their spirits a bit.
After much consultation, it seems the simplest idea would be to gift some money via hev's PayPal account, because otherwise, collecting money could be tricky.
They're currently spending a heap of money on petrol having to drive to see little Flynn every day and we can only imagine the stress they're going through right now, especially given Matt not working after his head trauma some months back and all this without family.
I also hear because Flynn was so early, they are seriously under prepared in the basics department...
Anyway, if anyone would like to show their support via the PayPal idea, then you can IM Pollyana, Bordy, or me for the email address.
Once you have the address, you can then donate through paypal. Those without a PayPal account will have to set one up to donate, but it doesn't take very long.
Obviously we want to keep Hev's privacy paramount, so would ask anyone who does donate to keep the email address for the purpose.
Thought it would be a really nice idea to chip in all together to get hevs and Matt, plus their newborn, Flynn something nice to lift their spirits a bit.
After much consultation, it seems the simplest idea would be to gift some money via hev's PayPal account, because otherwise, collecting money could be tricky.
They're currently spending a heap of money on petrol having to drive to see little Flynn every day and we can only imagine the stress they're going through right now, especially given Matt not working after his head trauma some months back and all this without family.
I also hear because Flynn was so early, they are seriously under prepared in the basics department...
Anyway, if anyone would like to show their support via the PayPal idea, then you can IM Pollyana, Bordy, or me for the email address.
Once you have the address, you can then donate through paypal. Those without a PayPal account will have to set one up to donate, but it doesn't take very long.
Obviously we want to keep Hev's privacy paramount, so would ask anyone who does donate to keep the email address for the purpose.
PM is easiest for me actually, as I can get to them at work.
Hevs had to be talked round to the idea, but sees the friendly helping hand extended to her, and agreed finally that a few things for the little early arrival would be very welcome
Seems like the best way to help when we are all so scattered.
Last edited by Pollyana; Nov 15th 2006 at 8:58 am.
Nov 15th 2006, 8:57 am
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Re: Gift for hevs, Matt and babe
What a lovely idea Ipom !!
Nov 15th 2006, 9:06 am
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Re: Gift for hevs, Matt and babe
Originally Posted by Pollyana
Hevs had to be talked round to the idea, but sees the friendly helping hand extended to her, and agreed finally that a few things for the little early arrival would be very welcome
Seems like the best way to help when we are all so scattered.I'm getting some great responses by PM right now so thanks to everyone who's responding so far.
Nov 15th 2006, 9:21 am
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Re: Gift for hevs, Matt and babe
Good on ya I Pom, brilliant idea. Ive got a feeling you will have Hevs in tears later tonight when she comes online.
Nov 15th 2006, 9:23 am
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Re: Gift for hevs, Matt and babe
What a thoughtful person you are. Well done.
Nov 15th 2006, 9:29 am
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Re: Gift for hevs, Matt and babe
Originally Posted by Bordy
Good on ya I Pom, brilliant idea. Ive got a feeling you will have Hevs in tears later tonight when she comes online.
Having children is hard enough, but having a stressful time on top of it is so horrid. Been there and done that.
Everyone here needs to pull together to support friends out there who are having a tough time.
Nov 15th 2006, 12:22 pm
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Re: Gift for hevs, Matt and babe
just a brill idea, nice one ipom
will pm you x
will pm you x
Nov 15th 2006, 12:56 pm
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Re: Gift for hevs, Matt and babe
I have to say a big thank you to I Pom for this beautiful thought.
Also thanks to Polly and Uncle Bordy for helping get set up and to Sue (admin) for ok-ing it...
We were a little shocked at first but now are just overwhelmed at the big hearts of you people on here. Our personal and financial situation is fairly overwhelming and this is just so unexpected but so uplifting. We just..... Well we don't really have the words to express what we are feeling right now.
So all we can say is thank you from the bottom of our all hearts.
Heather, Matt and Flynn.
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
PS. Could you all put your expats name on there as i don't know some peoples real names
Now i feel really bad
Also thanks to Polly and Uncle Bordy for helping get set up and to Sue (admin) for ok-ing it...
We were a little shocked at first but now are just overwhelmed at the big hearts of you people on here. Our personal and financial situation is fairly overwhelming and this is just so unexpected but so uplifting. We just..... Well we don't really have the words to express what we are feeling right now.
So all we can say is thank you from the bottom of our all hearts.
Heather, Matt and Flynn.
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
PS. Could you all put your expats name on there as i don't know some peoples real names
Now i feel really bad
Last edited by hevs; Nov 15th 2006 at 1:00 pm.
Nov 15th 2006, 1:16 pm
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Re: Gift for hevs, Matt and babe
Originally Posted by hevs
I have to say a big thank you to I Pom for this beautiful thought.
Also thanks to Polly and Uncle Bordy for helping get set up and to Sue (admin) for ok-ing it...
We were a little shocked at first but now are just overwhelmed at the big hearts of you people on here. Our personal and financial situation is fairly overwhelming and this is just so unexpected but so uplifting. We just..... Well we don't really have the words to express what we are feeling right now.
So all we can say is thank you from the bottom of our all hearts.
Heather, Matt and Flynn.
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
PS. Could you all put your expats name on there as i don't know some peoples real names Now i feel really bad
Also thanks to Polly and Uncle Bordy for helping get set up and to Sue (admin) for ok-ing it...
We were a little shocked at first but now are just overwhelmed at the big hearts of you people on here. Our personal and financial situation is fairly overwhelming and this is just so unexpected but so uplifting. We just..... Well we don't really have the words to express what we are feeling right now.
So all we can say is thank you from the bottom of our all hearts.
Heather, Matt and Flynn.
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
PS. Could you all put your expats name on there as i don't know some peoples real names
Now i feel really bad Anyone who wants to pass their real names on, to link to their expats names, can add them to the pm's - the three of us can collect the names/messages and pass them on, then they aren't on the forum itself.
By the way, this is a "whole of the family" thing of course - don't let the older two feel left out, as we are including them in all the good wishes - hope they are doing OK as well
Nov 15th 2006, 1:21 pm
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Re: Gift for hevs, Matt and babe
Originally Posted by Pollyana
By the way, this is a "whole of the family" thing of course - don't let the older two feel left out, as we are including them in all the good wishes - hope they are doing OK as well
They survived it very well :scared: Leah got a very quick cuddle today. His nurse was a bit of a stricty and said no, but his consultant came round and said she was sure he would benefit from a cuddle from his big sis. I think big sis actually benefitted more!!
Nov 15th 2006, 1:42 pm
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Re: Gift for hevs, Matt and babe
Originally Posted by hevs
The other two are grand! Being spoilt by all adults at the moment as everyone knows that Mum and Dad are not around as much as usual. Bordy and Mrs B have looked after the devil child They survived it very well :scared:
Leah got a very quick cuddle today. His nurse was a bit of a stricty and said no, but his consultant came round and said she was sure he would benefit from a cuddle from his big sis. I think big sis actually benefitted more!!
They survived it very well :scared: Leah got a very quick cuddle today. His nurse was a bit of a stricty and said no, but his consultant came round and said she was sure he would benefit from a cuddle from his big sis. I think big sis actually benefitted more!!
Nov 15th 2006, 3:33 pm
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Re: Gift for hevs, Matt and babe
iPom, Bordy and Polly, thanks for organising this, what a fantastic way for our little community to support each other.
To Hevs and Matt, I hope Flynn's doing well. Hang in there, we're all thinking of you all.
hugs
Gill
To Hevs and Matt, I hope Flynn's doing well. Hang in there, we're all thinking of you all.
hugs
Gill
Nov 15th 2006, 8:44 pm
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Re: Gift for hevs, Matt and babe
Originally Posted by Pollyana
Anyone who wants to pass their real names on, to link to their expats names, can add them to the pm's - the three of us can collect the names/messages and pass them on, then they aren't on the forum itself.
PS - Edit to add... Sometimes people criticise those who choose to stay around this forum, so just for them, this is what it's for. This is a community of people. If someone's having a shitty time in this community and we let it go without doing anything, then we're not up to much imo.
Last edited by iPom; Nov 15th 2006 at 8:55 pm.