re: #395 Ericus58

Obdi man, are you trying to get me weeping at work?
That really hits the heart.

Thanks for sharing. I’m on Part Two.

I cry every time I read it, man.

If you want to know the good news:

Dani can speak a few words now. She laughs and smiles. She has a pet goat and a pet pony. A fainting goat. Bernie is an amazing man with a fountain of love. William, her older brother, dotes on her and says that he wants to grow up to take care of her. That’s his goal. He gave up his room for her so that she could have somewhere private to sleep, and he slept down in the laundry room. If there’s any family where Dani can find peace, it’s theirs.

I used to work at a children’s educational toy company. I read that story, and after I was done crying, took to our ladies in outreach. After they were done crying, we put together a package of toys; since Dani is permanently disabled, toys that are appropriate for infants and very young children are good for her. So I’ve gotten to know the Lierows— over the phone only, but it’s still touched my heart.

danisstory.org

They’re not rich people. They take donations. If you feel so moved, that’s how you do it.