Our first donation from Lexi’s memorial fund

For more than eight months, there has been money sitting in an account waiting to be used to help others. We have know this but have not been able to give much mental thought to it as we have spent so much mental and emotional energy on grieving these past few months. Just recently it seems our ears and hearts have been more open and aware to opportunities that may present themselves to us as to how we can use some of that money to help others in memory of Lexi.

Last year, we had the joy of being involved with an organization called Solace for the Children, where we hosted an Afghani girl in our home for six weeks while she was here for much needed medical care. She was only here 10 days when Lexi passed away, but we continued to host her in our home for the remainder of her time here. Our hearts will always be closely linked to the Solace for the Children organization.

Last week, we heard of a young Afghani girl who had previously come to the US one summer through Solace for the Children. Her medical needs were addressed and she was sent back with medicine to help with her newly diagnosed condition. However, we heard through Solace that her medicine was running out and that they were looking for people to donate money for another year's supply of medicine. We were excited to be able to give money from Lexi's memorial fund towards that year's supply of medicine. It was so great for us to give money in her honor and to see how Lexi continued to be connected to the Solace for the Children organization.

Our first donation from the memorial fund brought us great joy and we are excited for future opportunities that will present themselves to us so that we can continue to give in memory and honor of Lexi.