My sister passed away and her kids need help, college, christmas, home

Okay so here it goes. My sister was depressed and tragically passed away on June 26th of this year. She left behind 4 beautiful kids ages 19, 17, 12 and 7. The older 2 kids are now left with no parents at all, the younger two still have their dad, but they live with me. My other sister and I are now left to look after them, money is tight. I have 3 kids of my own and my sister has 5. We are doing the best that we can under the circumstances. I am getting a little worried with christmas right around the corner. This will be the 1st xmas without my sister and without their mom. These kids have been through so much in the past 3 months, I just want to put a smile on their face. I know nobody or anything can bring their mom back but I just want them to have a nice christmas. They all miss their mom so much.
The kids are all separated now, not living with each other as they always have. My other sister already has 5 kids and is trying to refinish her basement so my 17 year old nephew can have his own space and feel like he has his own room and is at home. But we do not have the money to do this at this time.
I know this one is a long shot, But my 19 year niece who is know left with no parents just started 2 months ago her 2nd year of college. I am so proud of her for returning to college after the tragic loss of her mother this summer. Our whole family paid for the 1st semester this year and books but I know they're is next semester and next year and many other college fees that are ahead of us in the future.
My nieces and nephew have been through so much. They already worry about so much and I just want to make these worries go away for awhile. I want them to try to have the best year possible.

Wish Info

  • Posted: Oct 12, 2011 9:43 pm
  • Member: sadsister
  • Member Since: Oct 12, 2011
  • Hero: 1 time
  • Wishes Granted: 0 times
  • City: Manchester
  • State: Connecticut
  • Country: United States
  • Type: Want
  • Wish is for: Family
  • Category: Other
  • Cause: Psychological Disorders
  • Views: 423
  • Comments: 4
  • Follows: 0

4 Accepted OffersLast offer 18 months ago

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  • jerseygirl26 18 months ago - Accepted!

    I'll send WUAH cafe $3 to assist with the shipping of the package.

    Julie
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  • phunchurchgirl 18 months ago - Accepted!

    I would like to donate $2

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  • wuahCAFE 18 months ago - Accepted!

    Wuahcafe would lover to offer a journal for your 19 year old daughter, a DVD for your 17 year old son, button pins for your 12 year old daughter, and Hanna Montana activity book for your 7 year old daughter. Please send mailing information, if acceptable. Hugs- NK

  • cocoperlGAinfo 19 months ago - Accepted!

    I have 2 things you might want to use as Christmas gifts for them; it would probably be best for you to figure out who should get what since you know them all so well: One is a Webkinz Hamster and the other is a pretty silver key shaped necklace. Please let me know if these would be helpful or wanted and PM me your info if so. Thanks!

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sadsister 17 months ago

Thank you WUAH cafe. I received the journal package today..thanks again

sadsister 19 months ago

Hi Nanny, My niece did receive financial aid and we were left with a balance of $3,000 for the first semester. She did not qualify for student loans. I will look into the scholarships. She met with a therapist last week at the college for the first time. That was free because she is a student. I hope she continues to go. Thank you for your response.

Tulsananny 19 months ago

Your niece needs to go to the Financial Aid Office and talk to a Counseler and tell them what has happened and since she has no parents she should qualify for both scholarships and loans. The university has other services she should look into such as counseling. I work at a University an they offer many services for their students, the students just need to ask or help.

mommie817 19 months ago

welcome to wish upon a hero im so sorry for your loss you are in my prayers hugs god bless you