THE BEACON APRIL 2009
Article from South Valley Unitarian Universalist Society's Monthly Newsletter:
THE GROWING GRANDAS
It all began with a conversation on Mother's day last year. Eddie
Eddie's parents had divorced when he was a teenager and his
REGAL events by night! So, now, after hiring a lawyer, doing
Now with the kids finally in the
Bassinet
Playpen
Car seat/carrier
Diapers (lots!)
Baby formula
Gift cards to Babies R Us or coupons for diapers and
formula
Ongoing:
Boys shoes and winter boots (for boys the size of 9, 11
and 13 year olds)
Boys snow pants (sizes 8-12)
Boys clothing sizes 8-12
Girls clothes sizes 12-14 girls and women's/teens small
and x-small
Gift cards for Old Navy (for the girls)
Daily use products like: Shampoo, conditioner, lotion,
body wash, toilet paper, razors and
deodorant.
Gift cards or coupons for entertainment activities
Gift cards or coupons for places that we usually shop at
like Smith's grocery, Costco, Old
Navy, Target, etc.
Services we'll need each month like haircuts!
Household:
Any food donations of cereal, rice, lunch snacks, canned
tuna, etc.
Paper goods (plates, cups, paper towels)
Laundry detergent (liquid)
Gift cards to Home Depot or Lowes
Small vacuum for hard surface floors
DVDs with Spanish dubbing or subtitles
Soccer balls and small nets
Gift cards for bookstores, toy stores, craft stores, or even
Amazon.com.
For the latest details, please go to www.causes.com/
GrandaCause. Go there to read the full story, see
pictures, and even donate cash through
Social Action Council program, Family-Caring-for-Family.
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Here is an email Eddie received from our lawyer in Ecuador this morning:
"Yes Mr. Granda, the money was transferred to my account and I just received all your documents. The only thing left is the birth certificates. When I receive them I will present the request at the court in El Oro. I will update you with any new information and when I receive the other documentation. I will have everything ready and I will update you next week. I am starting everything and the court request is almost ready to file next week."
We wired $300 down to Eddie's cousin on monday so that he could close his shop for the day and travel to three different cities to gather the children's birth certificates and their parent's death certificates (again). Two months ago, those were the only original documents we had in our possession that our lawyer needed, and we were working on getting all the other documents from U.S. sources. But, since they were stolen with everything else, we have to get them again. One step forward, two steps back!
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