Baby Henry Oliver & Mommy

Thank you for finding our story.
Raquelle lost her unborn child's father at just 10 weeks pregnant. The tragedy was sudden, unexpected and totally dumbfounding but what could she do? Now she had this tiny baby growing in her belly needing her to be strong and calm for his survival. 
With no father for her child and no idea where any support would come from throughout the unsteady future I began this fund to help my sweet niece at least be able to enjoy a bit of maternity leave so she can bond with her first newborn son who will never know his father.

If you only need to know one thing about me its that I believe family is everything and together we can overcome any obstacle.
If you've known me for more than a short time then you've probably heard me talk about my niece Raquelle.
She is truly a gift to me and talking to her is the highlight of any day. Her smile literally illuminates the room..her teeth are so big and pearly :)

I'm here reaching out to you today, humbling myself, to my friends and extended family to ask if anyone is able to help us out in this time.
Raquelle just had her first child and unexpectedly at just 10 weeks pregnant she tragically lost her unborn's father.
Now here she is doing this whole thing on her own, all the way out in Arkansas without any of her own family members beside her.
She has had some severe medical problems just preceding and continuing throughout the pregnancy yet she has managed to continuously work 40+ hours a week just trying to save funds in anticipation of having to take unpaid maternity leave with no support.

Any money you are able to contribute to this fund will go to rent, bills, food and necessities that Raquelle's savings just may not cover.
Collectively we've wrestled with the idea of asking for help but at this stage in the game this is one of the last options, just trying to pull it together. 
So again I am just reaching out to my friends who are my extended family and asking you to help us out in this difficult situation if you possibly can. It would really mean the world to me to see her able to be comfortable during the time that she should be bonding with her newborn.

Anything you are willing and able to give will be greatly appreciated by Raquelle & Baby Henry Oliver.

We are so thankful to you all and I want to close with a quote from one of my favorite poems,

"I would not exchange the sorrows of my heart
For the joys of the multitude.
And I would not have the tears that sadness makes
To flow from my every part turn into laughter.

I would that my life remain a tear and a smile.

A tear to purify my heart and give me understanding
Of life's secrets and hidden things.
A smile to draw me nigh to the sons of my kind and
To be a symbol of my glorification of the gods.

A tear to unite me with those of broken heart;
A smile to be a sign of my joy in existence..."


A Tear And A Smile
~Khalil Gibran