Remembering Zachary

 I have started posts several times but decided each time that I didn’t want to post.  I figured today I will do a mini update- 

I finished year 7 in the public school system .  I’m thankful for all of the things that I have learned this year.   I have a teacher squad that may be small but is quite amazing. My husband and I finished leading another cycle of GriefShare snd are so blessed by the lives we have come in contact with   

 My son graduated from high school and I have been amazed at the support and love he has been shown. 

My husband is learning and gaining knowledge that leaves me amazed each and everyday 

Remembering Zachary- it’s that time of year where I have moments of sadness and pain that are unexpected. It’s definitely where I feel the waves have knocked me down and some have left me wavering. As the years go by, Zachary seems to be further away from people- either they never met him or they just have moved on with life.  It’s so important to say Zach’s name and to keep his spirit alive. One of the things that I do to help these feeling is to raise items for different purposes.  This year I am helping the school that I work with.  Zachary is as in the hospital a lot and had to do low energy activities often.  This means he drew and colored a lot.  He had a favorite color of brown which was always missing in the markers so he developed a second favorite of orange.  The child life specialist would have him orange and brown makers that she collected and reserved for him whenever he came in.    

In honoring his life we are collecting writing instruments- this means colored pencils, pencils, markers, pencils, crayons for my school.  My school is 3,4, 5th grades and we have roughly 850 scholars.   We strive to give our scholars the best chance they can have which means if they need something we try to help them get those items.  That means pencils can often be requested.  I would like to make a goodie bag for each of the teachers and paraprofessionals that teach in our building  I know that as items get put into stores these items will go down in price   That means 

How can you help:

- I have a Walmart list and an amazon wish lists. Both of these list can be purchased and sent directly to me.   

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1Q3GST6EB5R5N?ref_=wl_share

https://www.walmart.com/registry/tr/2d8dd412-e52f-4531-a719-fafbf859f231

- gift cards to target, Walmart, or Amazon  can be sent to me.  I will be happy to shop for you.  

- checks or cash can be sent and I will shop for those items that we need.  

Please think, pray and consider to help Remember Zachary

Thank you for reading- please forgive being typed on my phone