I just get so overwhelmed by the positive response we've been recieving for Phillip & Gabrielle.
Thank you so much for not only taking the time to give your support, but for passing on the information to your friends & family.
A memorial fund as finally been set to receive any/all donations. We're still unclear on what type of formula Miss Gabby is taking, but all unused donations will be forwarded to the Liz Logelin Foundation.
So, in the end your generosity will help out a family that's in great need. <3
A PO Box has been set up to receive formula checks and diaper coupons.
Formula checks and diaper coupons can be sent to:
Jewelyn Okamoto Memorial Fund
PO Box 235971
Encinitas, CA 92023-5971
For those who want to send packages (larger than an envelope), the address for that is:
Brandi Futrell
c/o Jewelyn Okamoto Memorial Fund
14928 S. Maple Ave.
Gardena, CA 90248
Jewels, I just know you're smiling down & in disbelief.
You were & always will be forever loved.
We miss you, and Miss Gabby will not go without.
We will make sure of it!
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Sunday, September 27, 2009
Please, wake me up
Wow, today has certainly been surreal.
I've gone from disbelief, sad, angry to sad again.
My friend Noush called and not knowing otherwise, thought she was going to tell me about her trip.
I wish.
She had some unbelievable news about our friend Jewelyn.
A little back story, after having a loss her & her husband were finally expecting.
They found out it was a girl and in true Jewelyn style she wanted bunnies as her theme.
She loves bunnies.
No, not love, looooooooooves bunnies.
It didn't matter stuffed, print, real, bunnies always had a special place in her heart.
She was so obsessive, err- her love was so strong she would ask me to send her bunny gifts on Farm Town (a game on facebook aka cyber crack).
She carried their daughter Gabrielle full term, in fact she didn't go into labor until her due date!
It was no surprise to anyone that she was ready to have Miss Gabby.
She even joked about kicking her out.
Her humor was priceless. :)
Even the day Gabrielle was due to arrive she posted the following on her facebook;
Even with bouts of nausea for 18 weeks, I can honestly say I have enjoyed being pregnant these past 9 months, but I am also glad this journey is about to end, and start a new chapter in my life. I am 40 weeks pregnant... 0 day to go. ;-)
Unfortunatly, she didn't make it.
An emergency c-section was required to deliver little miss Gabrielle.
After the procedure, Jewelyn had complications & suffered from an amniotic fluid embolism &
disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC).
She lost brain activity & required life support.
Thoughts, prayers & well wishes went out to the family, but Jewelyn lost her battle.
She passed away today, at 11:30 PST
Jewelyn was a beautiful person, inside & out.
She had one of those personalities you just couldn't help but be drawn to and love.
Being in contact with her nephew I just know, Gabrielle will in her own way, know her mother.
She will always be told how wonderful a person her mother truly was to the world.
She leaves behind a beautiful family loving friends & made a differance in the world through teaching.
But, her true dream was finally met.
In the end she was finally a mother.
Amist all the sadness, reality will surely set in for her husband & will need all the support we can give him.
Not only will he have to face no longer having his best friend, he will need to care for his daughter.
I'm sure time off of work will begin to heal his heart.
A paypal account has been set up for her family so they can grief probably & not having to worry about finances, formula, clothing or whatever else may occur.
Donations can be sent to; 4jewelyn@gmail.com
100% of the donations will go directly to the family.
Times are financially tough for many of us, trust me I know.
Every little bit adds up & counts.
If you don't feel comfortable donating via paypal, you can also give a donation to the
Liz Logelin Foundation under Jewelyn's name.
The founder Matt has contacted my friend Kim, and is familier with Jewelyn & her story.
She was a giving, loving person.
I'm going to miss her greatly, but am blessed to say that she was my friend.
I've gone from disbelief, sad, angry to sad again.
My friend Noush called and not knowing otherwise, thought she was going to tell me about her trip.
I wish.
She had some unbelievable news about our friend Jewelyn.
A little back story, after having a loss her & her husband were finally expecting.
They found out it was a girl and in true Jewelyn style she wanted bunnies as her theme.
She loves bunnies.
No, not love, looooooooooves bunnies.
It didn't matter stuffed, print, real, bunnies always had a special place in her heart.
She was so obsessive, err- her love was so strong she would ask me to send her bunny gifts on Farm Town (a game on facebook aka cyber crack).
She carried their daughter Gabrielle full term, in fact she didn't go into labor until her due date!
It was no surprise to anyone that she was ready to have Miss Gabby.
She even joked about kicking her out.
Her humor was priceless. :)
Even the day Gabrielle was due to arrive she posted the following on her facebook;
Even with bouts of nausea for 18 weeks, I can honestly say I have enjoyed being pregnant these past 9 months, but I am also glad this journey is about to end, and start a new chapter in my life. I am 40 weeks pregnant... 0 day to go. ;-)
Unfortunatly, she didn't make it.
An emergency c-section was required to deliver little miss Gabrielle.
After the procedure, Jewelyn had complications & suffered from an amniotic fluid embolism &
disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC).
She lost brain activity & required life support.
Thoughts, prayers & well wishes went out to the family, but Jewelyn lost her battle.
She passed away today, at 11:30 PST
Jewelyn was a beautiful person, inside & out.
She had one of those personalities you just couldn't help but be drawn to and love.
Being in contact with her nephew I just know, Gabrielle will in her own way, know her mother.
She will always be told how wonderful a person her mother truly was to the world.
She leaves behind a beautiful family loving friends & made a differance in the world through teaching.
But, her true dream was finally met.
In the end she was finally a mother.
Amist all the sadness, reality will surely set in for her husband & will need all the support we can give him.
Not only will he have to face no longer having his best friend, he will need to care for his daughter.
I'm sure time off of work will begin to heal his heart.
A paypal account has been set up for her family so they can grief probably & not having to worry about finances, formula, clothing or whatever else may occur.
Donations can be sent to; 4jewelyn@gmail.com
100% of the donations will go directly to the family.
Times are financially tough for many of us, trust me I know.
Every little bit adds up & counts.
If you don't feel comfortable donating via paypal, you can also give a donation to the
Liz Logelin Foundation under Jewelyn's name.
The founder Matt has contacted my friend Kim, and is familier with Jewelyn & her story.
She was a giving, loving person.
I'm going to miss her greatly, but am blessed to say that she was my friend.
Please pray.
Baby Gabrielle, your mother was, and will forever be a beautiful person in my heart.
I know she will always be by your side, and I am thankful to have known her & privileged to call her my friend.
I truly am at a lost for words.
After the birth of her daughter, my friend Jewelyn faced complications & is now on life support.
To read further details, and to donate to her family please click here.
Times are financially tough for many of us, but every little bit helps.
More times than not, we take each other for granted.
Hug your loved ones a little tighter & remind them how much they mean to you.
I know she will always be by your side, and I am thankful to have known her & privileged to call her my friend.
I truly am at a lost for words.
After the birth of her daughter, my friend Jewelyn faced complications & is now on life support.
To read further details, and to donate to her family please click here.
Times are financially tough for many of us, but every little bit helps.
More times than not, we take each other for granted.
Hug your loved ones a little tighter & remind them how much they mean to you.
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