Medical bills hit family hard

My most heartfelt sympathies go out to Evan’s family, and I think that it is deplorable that the mother needed to post on here because she felt she needed to defend her actions.  To those of you who posted nasty things, and those of you who are thinking of doing so, first think of this: treat others as you would want to be treated.

posted this last night, but it ended up under, “ Bills Mount in ( something?)

Posted by Grandmother on October 01, 2009 at 10:06 pm
  First, I want to thank 10 for doing such a decent job with this heartbreaking story. Second, I want to thank “ Nick Mom’s “ for wisely pointing out a few things.  I would also like to add that the wonderful people who have put together this fundraiser have children of their own ... it is a parent’s worse fear; the death of your child.  What wasn’t mentioned in this interview was that 2 and 1/2 days after the accident my daughter and her ex donated Evan’s organs. 
  Can you imagine?  The courage, strength of a parents’ heart to deal with a child’s death so quickly and immediately, Immediately, think of others in need.  I was blown away by love and pride for my daughter. In that moment, I felt I’d done something correct as a parent, but nothing will come even close to what she has done.  Love for her first born turned into love for humanity. 
  Maybe you can see this fundraiser as humanity giving back the only way it can ..... my grandson is gone. Everyday we think this fact is impossible; our minds can’t yet accept it. Peace & Joy, Laurie
  ( I’ve just noticed that my daughter has spoken out, below.  Please forgive the rant; someone must have told her this was online.  Thank you for thoughtful comments. I hope none of you readers ever have to experience some things that have been said. )

this blog came to my attention from my sister and best friend’s husband who both informed me that there was a question about where the monies were being sent to, i would like to assure people that i have had nothing to do with the fundraiser i was told about the event 2 weeks ago when my sister let it slip while visiting. I wanted nothing to do with this, and my friends wanted me to have nothing to do with this event they were trying to do something nice to help relieve some stress from my life.At this point the sole and only focus i have had has been my other son Evan’s little brother Brayden who up until the nite before the accident had NEVER been seperated from his brother Evan, even for one night. And the one time Evan sleep out without his brother, Evan NEVER came home. for everyone out there trying to say im trying to make a profit from my own sons death(jerks) has never tried to explain to their three year old that their brother who has been his only constant in his life (MY ex husband and i seperated and divorced shortly after brayden was born)left one nite and is not EVER going to come home. Just felt like this needed to be said because it was not expressed in the interview and i did not think people would have this nasty of a reaction to what was going on!! But i want to take a moment and say thank you all from the bottom of my heart, there are no words for those of you how have called, emailed, and gone out of your way to make sure that brayden and i did not need anything and taken such good care of us. thank you so very much for without all of you we would not have made it without you. i am forever grateful and always will be.

This is such a horrible tragedy, my thoughts and prayer go out to this little boy’s mother and family. Unfortunately, there are some scumbags out there who try and profit off of a childs death. However, I cannot find any reason as to why anyone has any reason to think that this mother is one of those scumbags. I think people need to give her the benefit of the doubt not every grieving mother is a greedy enough to try and profit off their childs death. Unfortunately, she lost her son and now has to pay for bills she cannot afford and she is not the only person out there who has or is going through this.

This mother lost her son.  Regardless of the circumstances, it isn’t appropriate to comment about the funds she is likely to get to help her pay the bills.