Help Skyler's Family in Their Time of Need

My name is Joseph Fernandez, I am a retired Marine, and my wife and I are both teachers. Our daughter Skyler, and her husband Christian are in a horrible place right now. The photo above is the only "family" picture that they will ever have, and is truly heart wrenching.

Our son-in-law is a an Army veteran of Iraq, and is currently a police officer in Columbus, Georgia. They have a beautiful son named Leo who is four years old. The most horrific and tragic event I can imagine occurred to them recently. Their son, Arlo, was born prematurely and with both a heart and lung condition. Arlo lived less than 48 hours. He was born through an emergency C-Section. The pregnancy was difficult with several hospital stays and Christian used up almost all of his sick and personal leave.

Skyler cannot return to work for several more weeks, and Christian cannot return to work either as their four year old needs care and Skyler is not allowed to lift more than 5 lbs for the next 6 weeks. The Family Medical Leave Act has been put in place, and he will be able to return to his employment as a police officer, but he will not get paid for the remainder of his FMLA.

They are in desperate need of assistance, and unfortunately, we do not have the ability to assist them to the extent that is necessary.

I am asking that if you can donate, $5, or $10, or any amount, that you please do so. We are doing all that we can to assist, but this is a dire situation and we do not live close enough to them to provide daily assistance with childcare or other assistance. They must pay their mortgage, groceries and hospital bills, and also provide for little Leo, all while mourning the loss of little Arlo.

Below, is Arlo's obituary that describes his brief, but full life (June 18-June 20, 2024) . I ask that if you can find in your heart that you offer prayers for the family, and if you can find it in your wallet, that you make some donation, no matter how small.

I will ensure that the funds get to my daughter and son-in-law. Feel free to contact me and I will answer questions, but I ask that no one attempt to contact Christian and Skyler, and allow them the time to mourn as a family.

https://www.sorrellsfuneralhomeenterprise.com/obituary/Arlo-Henley