Hi My name is Shawna DeMink,
     Christmas time is a time of joy and love that is spent with loved ones and family. Unfortunately, as you may have all heard, a family close to my heart has had a horrible tragedy. Josh and Amber Griesel lost their dad, their rock, their best friend, and their provider, Ron Griesel, to a heart attack. It was sudden, unexpected, and heart wrenching. Josh is a senior this year and Amber is a freshman. They are heartbroken, as you can imagine. Unfortunately their is no life insurance for Josh and Amber's college. Their family is by no means rich, and anything will help. I never thought I would ask my community for money or help, but if you knew Ron, Josh, Amber, or Shannah you would know they greatly deserve this help. If it's one dollar, ten dollars, or one hundred dollars it will be put to good use by this family. Thank you all so much!
     Much love,
the Griesels and my family