{ H }: Amanda and Ruby

Tuesday, January 6, 2009

Amanda and Ruby

Many of you know our dear friends, Amanda and Ruby Renfro. Amanda has gone to school with Olivia since Kindergarten. She was one of my Girl Scouts during the years we had a troop. She goes to church with us every Sunday and is such a joy in our life.

Amanda's dad, Jim, passed away yesterday after suffering a major stroke, leaving Ruby with very little and a $650 cremation fee.

If you feel inclined to donate a few dollars to my dear friends to help cover this cost, I know they'd appreciate it greatly. The best way to do so would be cash or check mailed to my house... if you don't have my mailing address or want to use a credit card, I have set up a PayPal account for this purpose. (thanks Bemy for your help!)

Ruby and Amanda Renfro:

10 VERY much appreciated comments:

Tim and Lisa said...: We are so sorry to here this. I remember Amanda. She has to be one of the SWEETEST girls in the world! We will be praying for her and her mother.; January 6, 2009 at 5:16 PM
Dani said...: Oh what sad news. I am so sorry for Amanda and Ruby's loss. I will keep them in my prayers.; January 6, 2009 at 6:18 PM
Jeralee said...: Wow, how sad to lose your father so suddenly. I will keep them in my thoughts as well.; January 6, 2009 at 10:47 PM
BURGANS BUNCH said...: Oh WoW! What can you say after that? I'm so upset for Amanda and Ruby! I'll see what we can do. They both have such precious hearts!!! We will say a special prayer just for them both!; January 6, 2009 at 10:50 PM
Paula said...: Oh Rachel, my heart is breaking for them. :-( I tried to use your donate link, but it just took me to my own paypal page. Let me know what email I should send to. Hug them both for me! Love you!!; January 7, 2009 at 12:24 AM
deborah said...: Oh, that makes me so sad. I heard Amanda's dad had a stroke, but i did not know he passed away so suddenly. I'll try and help as much as i can.; January 7, 2009 at 5:22 PM
Julee and Matt said...: That's so sad. Please give her our love...she is such a sweet girl, always with a smile.; January 7, 2009 at 5:44 PM
Jodi said...: SO sorry. That is tragic news. I will be thinking of this sweet little girl's face and praying for her comfort.; January 8, 2009 at 9:11 AM
Kim said...: Ok I swear this is the first time I have been able to pull this comment screen up in weeks!!! I feel so terrible for that poor little girl. We are keeping her and her family in our prayers. They seemed like great people when I took them a meal. We wish them the best!; January 11, 2009 at 10:43 PM
Morgan said...: Amanda has a blog!; February 15, 2009 at 1:59 PM

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{April 2011}

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{May 2010}

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{December 2009}

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LOL

Not the same effect, unfortunately.

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Mommy, Delaney so cute, Mommy.

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