you know how tumultuous and scary heart conditions can be. My dad had a quadruple by-pass done just a couple of years ago, and it's a massive surgery that takes it's toll on an adult.
Now just imagine a child undergoing open-heart surgery. Kendall Hope is the newly adopted 2-year-old of our friends Danette & Jay. She was born with several serious health issues and required open-heart surgery shortly after coming to America. Unfortunately, the surgery was not successful, and Kendall has endured numerous post-operative complications. She and her sweet mommy have been in Florida for weeks, hours and hours away from their Kentucky home. The rest of the family, which includes five other amazing children, have been separated from them during this time. Currently, they are trying to transfer Kendall to a hospital that is not only closer to home, but better able to care for her needs. Because of her condition, she needs to be med-flighted, which costs $25,000 and the insurance has not approved it. While they are appealing, it's unlikely the flight will be covered.
As I contemplate all the difficulties of the entire situation, I cannot even fathom how stressful and heart-wrenching it is. Watching your daughter, who has already been through so much in her short little life, go through such intense surgery and horrific recovery, has got to be agony. In addition, the separation from her husband and other kiddos, the financial strain of mounting medical bills, and it's got to be strenuous on Danette's health as well, as she is limited to what foods are available and sleeping in a chair at the hospital. This family needs our help!! Here are three ways you can get involved:
1) Pray, pray, pray, pray unceasingly for Kendall and the entire family!
2) Purchase an awesome t-shirt designed by Danette! She and I worked on this before their adoption was finalized, with the intention of selling them to help with adoption funds. It seems more appropriate now than ever, as we cling to the HOPE of our Savior to heal this sweet baby girl. Hope is also Kendall's middle name, and the heart on the tee represents this little heart warrior! (Multiple colors and types available, see ordering details below.)
3) Donate directly. I have verified with Danette that this is a legitimate account that will help their family. Go to https://www.youcaring.com/kendall-hope-mattingly-danette-mattingly-jay-mattingly-651034
I do not want the tees to be any work for Danette, so please contact me directly to order at hudsononline@bellsouth.net, with type, size, quantity, and color. Please pay via paypal at www.paypal.me/LoveMakesaFamily (do not choose "pay for goods" or it will charge me a fee), or let me know if you need to mail a check. Shipping is included on all of these tees and will probably be my local method of delivery, too, considering we are coming back from China with our own new sweetheart! Please note my reply time may be delayed since we are in China, but I will confirm every order and payment. :) I will do my best to send tracking info once these mail out, approximately October 17th.
Super Soft Unisex Tee, Red (for the little heart warrior!), Royal Blue, and Pink, sizes Small - 3XL $20
Youth Tee, Red, Royal Blue, and Pink, sizes YXS - YXL, $20 (must have a minimum quantity of 12 to order)
Toddler Tee, Red, Royal Blue, and Pink, sizes 2T - 5T, $20
Super Soft Long-Sleeve Tee, Red only, sizes Small - 3XL $26
Hoody, Red, Royal Blue, and Pink, sizes Small - 3XL $32
100% of the profits, after paying cost on the tees and postage, will be given directly to the Mattingly family. The more we order, the cheaper the cost per item, which means more funds going to the family! Please share with everyone you know!!
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