My cousin’s family is going through a situation that has shattered the family picture they once knew. My cousin’s 16 year old son, Mason, had brain surgery for a tumor in December, 2017. The tumor was not cancerous, but it seems that he had a stroke during the surgery that caused neurological damage impacting his ability to recover. He hasn’t been able to return to school or able to drive or do typical teenage things due to his challenges with memory, processing, etc. They are trying to find tutors and healers that may be able to help. I wish to take all of the love, hopes, and prayers in my heart and turn it into some kind of action. As a homeschooling mom with no consistent income of my own, I’m donating all profits from my inspiration card decks from now through July 20th, which is Mason’s birthday, to my cousin’s family to help cover living, educational, and medical expenses for their son. *UPDATE July 27th: Thanks so much to those who already helped me donate this month! I’m going to continue donating 10% of profits going forward!
I’ve been trying to keep all thoughts and prayers positive and hopeful with an image of them being held in love and given all they need to get through this… energy, knowledge, strength, help, etc. I know so many of us feel helpless in situations like this and there are some things money cannot buy. Yet, I remember how expensive it can become even with good health insurance after our experience with significantly premature babies!
This is a way for others to help me put love into action and receive a tangible reminder of the love through the cards that can provide inspiration and soul food for years to come. I originally made the decks because I had a health scare and was afraid of being taken away from my own children. I wanted them to have some tangible way to hold my love and presence. May the art continue to heal from my heart to yours and any children and families nurtured as a result along the way. Thank You!
The Vitality card pictured above is from the Soul Songs deck and the Contribute card pictured directly above is from the Heart of Life deck. Both cards are in the Double Decker.
Thanks to everyone who already purchased a deck to help me donate in response to recent events. I donated profits from June 27th through July 4th for children separated from parents at US borders to TOGETHER RISING.
About TogetherRising.org: “Whether it’s pulling children out of the sea outside the refugee camps in Greece, helping abandoned kids on the streets in Indianapolis, or establishing the first opioid recovery home for pregnant teens in New Hampshire — Together Rising identifies what is breaking the hearts of our givers as they look around their world and their community, and then we connect our givers’ generosity with the people and organizations who are effectively addressing that critical need. 100% of what Together Rising receives from every personal donation goes directly to an individual, family, or cause in need – not one penny from an individual donation goes to administration costs, unless a donor specifically authorizes that use.” If you prefer to donate for that cause, you can give directly to them using the following link. EVERY PENNY THEY RECEIVE FROM THIS LINK WILL CONTINUE TO GO TO CAREFULLY VETTED ORGANIZATIONS ACROSS THE COUNTRY WORKING TIRELESSLY TO REUNIFY CHILDREN WITH THEIR FAMILIES.
