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08-31-2005, 09:14 PM
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Help for Volfe - devastated by Katrina...
If so, one of our forum members needs your help!
Maia (Volfe) was displaced by the Katrina on Sunday and has returned to her second home (her boyfriends residence) to find nothing left…News reports are saying she may not be able to get back to her home, in New Orleans, for up to FOUR MONTHS. Maia and her family need your help! A number of forum members have pledged to send much needed items to Maia, but due to the damage in the area, delivery service is unavailable. We’re looking for someone who would be willing to “receive” these items on Maia’s behalf and possibly meet her half way (from your location to hers, in Biloxi) to pass them to her…or if willing, take them to her in Biloxi. Items include bedding, toiletries, clothes and other basic necessities. Thank you for taking the time to read!
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Brandy Adopted Adult, Mom & Wife Mothering From The Sidelines of Open Adoption Last edited by BrandyHagz : 09-02-2005 at 03:43 AM. 
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09-01-2005, 06:33 AM
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Bumping this up for more viewing...
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09-01-2005, 06:38 AM
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I live far away.... but what does Maia need? What can I do to help her????
Casey
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Casey Proud Mommy of three! Hanna (6/05), Sofie (1/07), & Lilly (10/07)
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09-01-2005, 07:15 AM
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I do have someone that is going to make the trip for us. She will drive over NEXT WEEKEND - so items need to reach her NLT Friday of next week.
If you want to send something, PM me for the address
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Brandy Adopted Adult, Mom & Wife Mothering From The Sidelines of Open Adoption Last edited by BrandyHagz : 09-02-2005 at 05:57 AM.
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09-01-2005, 08:05 AM
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Just got another update on the situation - they may be required to evacuate...if thats the case, taking packages might not be an option.
Please hold off on sending items needed until I get more information.
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Brandy Adopted Adult, Mom & Wife Mothering From The Sidelines of Open Adoption
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09-01-2005, 09:43 AM
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Bumping up this thread for more viewing!
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"When we were children, we used to think that when we were grown-up we would no longer be vulnerable. But to grow up is to accept vulnerability... To be alive is to be vulnerable." ~Madeline L'Engle
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09-01-2005, 12:13 PM
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Keeping this on the first page
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Erin Mommy to Natalie, 11/2004, via domestic open adoption Waiting since 7/2008 for adoption #2 I too have a blog
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09-01-2005, 12:26 PM
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Maia's mom is driving to Montgomery tomorrow and will either drive to Biloxi (where Maia is) or meet Maia half way to pick up the girls (Maia's daughters) and take them back to MD.
Once in MD. they are going to fly to New Mexico, where they will be staying with another friend. I haven't talked to Maia today (which worries me) so there is no info on her going or staying, I will update more as I know
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Brandy Adopted Adult, Mom & Wife Mothering From The Sidelines of Open Adoption
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09-01-2005, 08:11 PM
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Brandy,
Picked this up from an e-mail. May help some of those affected? http://www.hurricanehousing.org Regina
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09-01-2005, 08:37 PM
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Brandy,
We're not anywhere near NO or New Mexico but if there is anything we can do for Maia & her family - let us know. Tim
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09-02-2005, 08:13 AM
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Bump....................
Any updates? Maia has helped me forever, I live in Plano, near Dallas Texas. Anything I can do to help?
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09-02-2005, 08:54 AM
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Please let us know what we can do to help...I think many people would be willing to help someone they 'know.'
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Proud Mommy to two...who have taught me I can not change their pasts but I can change me and the way I parent them~ *Yaya~My Siberian Sweetie ~born in 2001~Home 2002~Now 8 and a 'Tween', and in 3rd grade. She's all girl!!!  *Bubbs~My Samaran Sunshine~born in 2003~Home 2004~now 6, in Kindy and such a sweet, silly & special boy!  'My wish, for you, is that this life becomes all that you want it to, your dreams stay big, and your worries stay small, You never need to carry more than you can hold, and while you're out there getting where you're getting to, I hope you know somebody loves you, and wants the same things too, Yeah, this, is my wish.' ~"My Wish" by Rascal Flatts
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09-02-2005, 09:03 AM
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If you'd like more updates about Maia and her family, please join us on the "Some Thoughts and a Confession" thread on the Chit Chat Board:
http://forums.adoption.com/showthrea...634#post973634
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"When we were children, we used to think that when we were grown-up we would no longer be vulnerable. But to grow up is to accept vulnerability... To be alive is to be vulnerable." ~Madeline L'Engle
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09-02-2005, 10:31 AM
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Also, a fund has been set up through Paypal to accept donations for Maia and the girls.
Use your Paypal account to send donations in any amount to: Friends_Of_Maia@hotmail.com I used the "Quasi-cash" option which just sends cash. Check with your bank if you have questions about fees from them, but Paypal is free. The fund was set up and is being managed by forum member Plareb, with assistance from our own moderator Brandy.  All funds go directly to Maia and the girls, of course. If you have any questions on donations, the fund, or Paypal, I'm happy to help if I can; just PM me. I'm sure Brandy and Plareb will also be happy to assist!
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09-02-2005, 11:43 AM
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I just want to clarify in the spirit of total accounting transparity. It is true that all collected funds go to Maia and her girls, but paypal does take a small cut of the transfer (2-3% depending on the amount). I think the ease of it is worth it, but if anyone wants to avoid that and electronically transfer to my bank account, let me know.
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