Here we go again...

Here we go again.  Jude is back at MUSC and the Morrison clan is being stretched again. The stay was expected to be overnight, but is now indefinite. Their house has not sold, so the financial burden is beginning to catch up with them too.

In addition, Brian will soon be starting school and work in Florence and will have to leave Rose on her own with Jude.  So if any of you would like to show love through action here are a some thoughts:

1) It will be difficult for Rose to leave, so if you would be willing to run errands or pick up items that they did not think to bring with them please contact Rose.

2) Once again Brian will be traveling back and forth, so gift cards for gas would help with this expense.

3) As before gift cards for food while Jude is in the hospital would be a blessing.

4) Meals for Rose while at the hospital

5) Encouragement in the form of cards or emails just to let them know that the prayers are still there.  It would truly mean so much to know that the prayer is still continuing - it has been such a long journey!

Also please take note that their mailing address has changed:

2900 Old Muldrows Mill Road
Florence, SC 29501

Transportation Troubles

We don't really know what to ask, but just have to let you know that Brian's 1998 Toyota Tacoma is seriously on its last leg.  It has gotten to the point that it would cost more to fix it than the truck is worth.

Please pray for their transportation situation while they are in Charleston and/or help as the Lord leads.

Junkin' for Jude

We are having a yard sale and all proceeds will go to the Morrison family to help with anything from daily expenses to medical bills.  Why not take this great opportunity to get started on your spring cleaning, but also give you a chance to donate to a great cause! So start cleaning out your closets, basements, garages, and storage units to discover things that are accumulating dust.
Here are all the details and how you can help:
DATE:  May 19, 2012        *Rain date will be June 9, 2012*
LOCATION:  407 Summerwalk Place, Simpsonville, 
SCHOURS:  8am – 12pm
CONTACT:  Kristen Bray, Yourdy@charter.net, 864-506-5455(call or text)
DONATIONS:  We will be collecting donations starting this week. If you have larger items we prefer to collect those the week before thesale due to limited storage space.
VOLUNTEERS:  We will need help in the following ways:
Collection – collecting from friends and neighbors or helping to pick-up from those who can’t deliver their donations.
Organizers – anyone who can donate and hour or two the week before the sale to sort and price.
Set-up – Friday night and Saturday morning will be busy times and a few people will be needed to get the final details ready and the items out on Saturday morning.
Work the sale – Are you a good sales person and know how to get stuff out the door, then we need you. Clean up – Hoping to have it all sold but will need help packing up.

Other items needed:                
Bags – plastic and brown paper bags.  There will be bagful sales happening.                
Tables – we will need folding tables to display items.                
Clothing Racks – if you have sturdy clothing racks we might need a few.                
Hangers – extra hangers to display individually priced clothing.


Please consider donating anything from a box of books to a car full of items you no longer use.  Askyour friends, neighbors and co-workers to consider donating to this wonderful cause.   Thank you!

Needs And More

Hello again friends.  It has been a long road for the Morrison's and this journey continues to stretch.  Jude is scheduled for his second repair surgery on Monday so first and for most we covet your prayers for the next few days - for the surgeons, their staff, for Jude to stay strong and healthy, for Annabelle to have fun with her cousins ; and also for Rose and Brian to rest well and trust in the God who loves them.

Meanwhile there have been other changes in the Morrison household.  Brian has taken an extended leave in order to spend time with his little boy and support his family.  This leave is unpaid which means that the financial burden is becoming greater.  We wanted to update the list again the ways that you can support The Morrison's physically if you so choose:

Gift cards for gas

Gift cards for household expenses

Grocery store gift cards

Restaraunt gift cards

Breast milk bags for freezing and storage

Thank you friends!

Also remember their new address is:
1442 Heather Drive
Mount Pleasant, SC
29464 

Important Address Change!

Just wanted to  make sure that you all know that The Morrison's have moved to:

1442 Heather Drive
Mount Pleasant, SC
29464

Post Office Box Closed

We just wanted to let everyone know that the Post Office Box in Simpsonville is now closed.  Any mail should be sent to The Morrison's home address or to the address in Mount Pleasant.  Thank you friends!

A Few Little Specifics

Several of you have asked if there are any specific items that would be helpful for the Morrison's to have while they care for Jude.
There are just a few things that seem to be used regularly:
Paper plates or any paper goods
Lansinoh Breast Milk Storage Bags
Moisturizing Hand Sanitizer ( Because sanitization is so constant this helps to keep hands from drying and cracking)

Any of these would be best sent to the Mount Pleasant address:
1469 Barbara Street
Mount Pleasant, SC
29464