77 Yr Old Foster Mom Brutally Shot
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With a legacy of nurturing children, a foster mom who was brutally shot 3 times, now needs our help.
With a heart of service, one of Wendy Edmond's unique talents is to nurture and care for children. Having raised 7 biological children, Wendy blended her unique talent with service to needy children, by becoming a foster parent in 2008. Dozens of traumatized children have found safety and security in her home.
But sometimes in life, those who live a life of service, find themselves in need of support.
In the early morning hours of August 31st, a woman and a man (now known to be the biological mother and her 17 year old son) forced themselves into Wendy's home and demanded to take their two children, a 5 year old girl and a 2 year old boy, from her home. When Wendy Edmond, 77 years old, refused to give up the kids, a struggle ensued and Wendy was shot 3 times before the intruders took off with the children.
Spending 2 weeks in intensive care, Wendy's prognosis was guarded as she under went several surgeries to repair the damage. Wendy has since been released from the hospital but she has a long road of recovery ahead. Having been shot once in each leg, with one bullet shattering her right femur bone, Wendy remains wheelchair bound. With another bullet piercing the main artery of her left arm, Wendy's capacity to care for herself is severely limited.
Wendy has made such a difference in the lives of children: Let's now come together as a community to support her during this challenging time:
Wendy is now recuperating at home, but she has a long road to recovery. The Edmond family needs our help as a community to meet the on-going financial needs of caring for Wendy and her two minor adopted children. (One of her adopted children has physical and mental impairments which make her 100% dependent on Wendy to care for her).
Wendy's purpose has always been service to others, so let's show our gratitude and respect for her exemplary life by corresponding in kind to meet the following needs:
· Wheel Chair
· Wheel Chair Ramp
· Rolling Walker (fold-able) with under seat basket
· Safety hand rails in Bathrooms x 2
· Van with Handicap Lift
· Walk-in Bath Tub
· Side Attachable Bed Rails
· Orthopedic Chair
· Physical Therapy Bands
· In home Physical / Occupational Therapy
· Psychological Treatment
· Financial assistance with medical bills and monthly expenses
· Medical assistance for 6 year old special needs daughter
On behalf of Wendy and her children: "We, her children, would like to thank you in advance for any assistance you can garner for our mother. We know the road to recovery is going to be tough, but we are so very grateful that God has allowed our mom to remain with us. So many angels here on earth have come to her aid: First responders, doctors, nurses, physical therapists, pastors and friends and we truly thank each of you from the bottom of our hearts. Sincerely, Wendy's Children (Wade, Sheila, Samantha, Saloma, Nacoe, Isaac, Thomas, Tanasia, Jordan)"
This GoFundMe page is executed with the permission of the Edmond Family. South Florida Foster & Adoptive Parent Association (SFFAPA) will maintain oversight of the fund: All donations will go to assist Wendy Edmond while she recuperates. Although SFFAPA is a non-profit 501c3 organization, per IRS guidelines, donations given to this fund are considered a designated gift to a specific individual in need, and are therefore not tax deductible.
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With a heart of service, one of Wendy Edmond's unique talents is to nurture and care for children. Having raised 7 biological children, Wendy blended her unique talent with service to needy children, by becoming a foster parent in 2008. Dozens of traumatized children have found safety and security in her home.
But sometimes in life, those who live a life of service, find themselves in need of support.
In the early morning hours of August 31st, a woman and a man (now known to be the biological mother and her 17 year old son) forced themselves into Wendy's home and demanded to take their two children, a 5 year old girl and a 2 year old boy, from her home. When Wendy Edmond, 77 years old, refused to give up the kids, a struggle ensued and Wendy was shot 3 times before the intruders took off with the children.
Spending 2 weeks in intensive care, Wendy's prognosis was guarded as she under went several surgeries to repair the damage. Wendy has since been released from the hospital but she has a long road of recovery ahead. Having been shot once in each leg, with one bullet shattering her right femur bone, Wendy remains wheelchair bound. With another bullet piercing the main artery of her left arm, Wendy's capacity to care for herself is severely limited.
Wendy has made such a difference in the lives of children: Let's now come together as a community to support her during this challenging time:
Wendy is now recuperating at home, but she has a long road to recovery. The Edmond family needs our help as a community to meet the on-going financial needs of caring for Wendy and her two minor adopted children. (One of her adopted children has physical and mental impairments which make her 100% dependent on Wendy to care for her).
Wendy's purpose has always been service to others, so let's show our gratitude and respect for her exemplary life by corresponding in kind to meet the following needs:
· Wheel Chair
· Wheel Chair Ramp
· Rolling Walker (fold-able) with under seat basket
· Safety hand rails in Bathrooms x 2
· Van with Handicap Lift
· Walk-in Bath Tub
· Side Attachable Bed Rails
· Orthopedic Chair
· Physical Therapy Bands
· In home Physical / Occupational Therapy
· Psychological Treatment
· Financial assistance with medical bills and monthly expenses
· Medical assistance for 6 year old special needs daughter
On behalf of Wendy and her children: "We, her children, would like to thank you in advance for any assistance you can garner for our mother. We know the road to recovery is going to be tough, but we are so very grateful that God has allowed our mom to remain with us. So many angels here on earth have come to her aid: First responders, doctors, nurses, physical therapists, pastors and friends and we truly thank each of you from the bottom of our hearts. Sincerely, Wendy's Children (Wade, Sheila, Samantha, Saloma, Nacoe, Isaac, Thomas, Tanasia, Jordan)"
This GoFundMe page is executed with the permission of the Edmond Family. South Florida Foster & Adoptive Parent Association (SFFAPA) will maintain oversight of the fund: All donations will go to assist Wendy Edmond while she recuperates. Although SFFAPA is a non-profit 501c3 organization, per IRS guidelines, donations given to this fund are considered a designated gift to a specific individual in need, and are therefore not tax deductible.
sffapa.org
Organizer
Denise Beeman Sasiain
Organizer
Miami, FL
