S*E*V*E*N

 

Dear Jack,

It is hard to believe we have been without you for 7 years. SEVEN! You continue to be in our thoughts and conversations daily. And God continues to use your short life to shape our lives into something more meaningful. 

We love you!

Mommy, Daddy, Harper, and Hendrix

Each year I feel like God uses Jack's life to teach me very specific lessons  I need in my life. This year He has reminded me just how blessed and thankful I am for "my people". In a year that has left us all feeling a little more isolated and alone I am beyond grateful that God has given me such a tribe of people. When you are through the hard seasons and can look back it is so sweet to see how God was orchestrating things for years and years. When I went to college I literally knew no one else there. It was a huge leap of faith going. But God used that season to meet me where I was, draw me close to Him, and give me a group of faithful friends that covered me in prayer, supported me from near and far, and kept my eyes on Jesus during the hardest season of my life. 

When Jason and I moved to Auburn we searched for a church community that felt like home to us. When we found it, once again, we knew no one there. But God gave us so many people that helped us learn how to transition from newly weds to more mature believers to parents. So many of them sat with us during our hardest days and "stood in the gap" while we couldn't stand. Their steadiness and faithfulness held us through those dark days. 

When Jason and I felt it was God's timing to move our family once again we had originally pictured living on a larger lot or on some land. Away from people. But God instead gave us a neighborhood full of people. And over the past year especially have those people become like family. When we couldn't GO anywhere we could go outside and be with our neighbors. We have formed such sweet relationships with many of them, sharing in countless meals, lots of fun, and although most of them never knew us "pre Jack" we have walked through painful experiences together over the past year especially. 

I can go on and on. My sweet former coworkers that brought a deep freezer full of meals before Jack was born. My current coworkers that pray with each other or for each other before particularly hard situations. There are SO many ways God has blessed us through people. He did not create us to live life alone. He created us for community. If you have not found your community, take heart. God is with you. And if he is with you then "who can be against you?" (Romans 8:31). Cling to Him. Trust Him. We all are going to go through incredibly hard seasons of life. But God. He will not ever leave you. If you have been "burned" by people or have difficulty trusting people just keep your eyes on Jesus. He will lead you to your tribe, the community He so desires for you. If you need me to stand in the gap for you please contact me. I would love to do that. You are worthy of being loved!

As always, we want to continue to celebrate Jack's life by giving back. 

We love the Big House Foundation and their Swimsuit and Towel drive is going on until April 30. If you can't drop off a swimsuit or towel locally then you can donate on their website.

Donate to Big House here 

Another organization that is near and dear to our heart is Women's Hope Medical Clinic. They offer compassionate and life affirming care for women in crisis pregnancies.

Donate to Women's Hope here

Good Friday

       This year has not turned out as I had planned. Much like 2014. Except this time we are ALL in this together. And the losses I am feeling are not so deep for me personally. But that doesn't make our collective experience any less painful. But it also doesn't diminish the renewed hope I found in 2014. All of this disruption to our plans...it is SO reminiscent of our life in 2014. What God's plans were and what my plans were were vastly different. I keep waiting for the world to go back to normal but just like in 2014 the idea of normal has forever changed. And although MY plans would never include the death of my child or a global pandemic, the things I have learned and the person I have become during the transition to this "new normal" are not something I want to erase. I've grown and stretched beyond myself and God has allowed this to draw me closer to him once again.

 

On April 10, 2014, at 2:31 in the morning, Jack Andrew Martin was born. Our lives were forever changed that day, as life always is with the birth of a child, but saying hello and goodbye at the same time changes you in a different way. BUT, even there in that hospital room holding my child that would never be able to come home with us, God was with us. He was drawing us near. He overwhelmed us with peace in that room. He carried us during the moments we couldn't move on our own. We were not left alone. And God continues to cling to us and draw near to us even SIX years after Jack's birth and death. He gives us precious family and friends who include Jack and remember Jack in so many beautiful ways. I've included two pictures that I received within the last year that include Jack's bear. The sweet gift that the hospital gave us that we cherish even 6 years later. 

 I am thankful for talented friends...

 ...and family! This is all of the grandchildren (including Jack's bear!)

This year Jack's birthday falls on Good Friday. The commemoration of Jesus' death and Jack's birth and death fall on the same day. And of all days we Christians call it "Good" Friday. But I love what Jay Wolf (author of Hope Heals along with his wife Katherine) has to say about this day "If the day Jesus died was eventually called "good" then maybe one day our worst days will be called "good" too." And 6 years after Jack I can certainly call it good. Meeting my son, holding him, kissing him, and knowing God's presence during all of it was so good. God has made something broken into something beautiful. He healed Jack and healed us as well. He did not leave us or fail us. He loved us enough to allow us to meet our beautiful child, he surrounded us with the love of family and friends, and so many people have done so many good things in our world in honor of Jack's life. And on this Good Friday we have the special reminder that we are not Friday people- we are Sunday people! We do not stay and wallow in the sadness of Good Friday- we move forward and we rejoice in the celebration of the empty tomb! In the Risen Savior! In the son that is healed and whole and safe! So if you are in a Friday place in your life, just keep going, keep moving towards Sunday. Because Sunday is coming and it will be beautiful!

"And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast."

-1 Peter 5:10

As always we encourage people to do something GOOD today in honor of Jack's life. In the time of quarantine that may look a little different this year. Write someone a letter, send someone a fun happy mail, or donate to the Big House Foundation. We love what Big House does to support foster children and families in our area and each year we donate to their swimsuit and towel drive. This year they are having a fundraiser for their very own building- a place of retreat for foster families. You can donate to that HERE.

Another local agency that is near and dear to our hearts and will be impacted by the current financial crisis is our local food bank. We encourage you to donate to the Food Bank of East Alabama or to your local food bank. With children having to stay home many of them are missing out on their breakfast and lunches that were provided for free at school. 

Harper is 9!

Dear Harper,

Well, I am 9 years into being a mom (thanks to you!) and here is what I've learned so far: it doesn't get easier! You are the most amazing girl and I am so thankful I get to be your mom! I think before you were born I had so many ideas of how amazing I'd be and how perfectly this all would go and I'm continually being humbled the farther along I go in this motherhood journey. And that is OKAY! I think making mistakes and being human and owning up to those mistakes to you will help you truly understand what grace and mercy really look like.

We have battled more in the past year than probably in the other years combined. And I know it is because of this strange in between world we live in where you are growing up and becoming independent but where I am still responsible for your safety and your upbringing. You are SO bright and SO kind and SO independent but you are still not ready to be fully independent and make all of your own choices...even though I know you disagree!
I am so thankful for your desire to be independent and I know it will serve you well once you actually are an adult. I am thankful for sweet friends who are ahead of me on this motherhood journey who speak truth about their experiences- but do so in a way that encourages me and excites me for what is to come!

Harper- in all of my wildest dreams and deepest worries about becoming a mother I could never have imagined having such a beautiful soul to shepherd into adulthood. God literally gave me both a miniature version of myself and the best version of myself I could ever hope for in you. It is sometimes painful to watch you struggle the same struggles I had or make the same mistakes I made BUT every single day I have the joy of watching your precious, tender heart grow and care for others. Every day on the way to school you ask to pray for someone who is sick or hurting or struggling or just needs a friend. And every single day you show great compassion for life- both human and animal. You have so much more patience than I do for the dogs, the fish, your brother...and I'm thankful for your life as a reminder of WHY I get out of bed each morning and march forward.

Harper- so much time has passed (in your short life) that you may not remember but for four and a half years you were my buddy- we had each other and that was that! I know for almost two years of that I was pregnant and tired and sad. But you brought joy to our lives that would not have been possible if it weren't for YOU! No matter how frustrated I get at you or how annoyed you get at me, just remember- there is only one you! And you were created for a purpose in this life! And you have already been fulfilling that purpose by bringing JOY to the hearts of SO many! As you continue to grow up and continue to become more independent I am praying that you continue to see your worth and your purpose. Because God has called us to SO much and he doesn't have a plan B. YOU are his plan A. And you are capable of the great calling He has put on your life! Harper, you will do amazing things and I am so thankful I get to be a participant in this wild ride! Always keep your enthusiasm for life, always keep your sparkle! From the moment you were born we saw a fire in your eyes and I know that will take you far!
I love you!
-Mom

When tacky day is on your birthday mom makes sure to get a picture on picture day instead!

 

 Harper got to have solve a mystery with her cousins this year for her birthday!

They all enjoyed figuring out clues and getting a finders fee at the end!

Five Long Years

    
     Today we celebrate Jack's 5th birthday. Jack's birthday is a hard day because it was the day we met him but also the day we said goodbye. Such a mix of joy and sorrow all rolled into one day. It has been five years since we got to meet our second child, our first boy, the child that only ever knew love. It seems like SO much longer than that but also like it was yesterday all at the same time.

     This year was especially difficult- in the past Jason and I have felt a calling of what to do to commemorate Jack's day and remember him. But this year I just didn't have a sense as to WHAT to do on his actual birthday this year. And I'm thankful for a sweet friend who speaks truth into my life frequently who told me "that's a pretty typical 5 year old birthday- at that point in their life things get busy and it kind of sneaks up on you!". And boy is that ever true. And I know grief and remembrance look different every year. So for this year his birthday looks different than it did in years past. But that doesn't make it wrong or not special. If you are grieving I want you to know that whatever you are feeling in this moment is what you are "supposed" to feel. Expectations you put on yourself or others put on you are just those- expectations and not reality. Grief is such an odd thing in that it ebbs and flows and changes shape and sneaks up on you when you least expect it. And the reality of it is we remember Jack every day and honor him, not just on his birthday. We have his pictures up around the house that we see every day, we talk about him daily, Harper and Hendrix love to talk about where he would sit in the shopping cart if he were there with us (and they also love to argue about it- which I love because Jack is even part of silly sibling arguments!).  And while I struggle that Jack's birthday this year may feel more like a "normal" day than in years past I also know so will Hendrix's this year and so will Harper's. They will go to school and we will go to work but then we will come together as a family and celebrate. And it will be wonderful and special and ordinary all at the same time.

     This year we found out that the children's favorite singer, TobyMac, was coming to a city near us the weekend before Jack's birthday. So we decided to spend a weekend there and surprise them with the concert. The concert was in Birmingham where Jack was born. On the drive up on Saturday I realized how redemptive this trip felt. Here we were as a family making the same drive we did many times to go see the doctors and specialists at UAB. The same drive we made sobbing in shock after being told we would never take our baby home. The same drive we made feeling like we were driving to our doom to deliver Jack. And the same, lonely drive we made after he was born, wishing things were not the way they were. But Saturday was different. It was a pretty day, though overcast at times, and we were headed towards a fun adventure in the very same city. And 5 years ago I had no idea what fun family adventures would look like after losing our child.

     Although we have been to Birmingham several times since Jack's birth this trip felt different. We were making memories as a family and doing it in memory and honor of Jack. God is so sweet in his care for us. Giving us this redeeming trip. And just like so much of our experience with Jack God continues to shine through all the bad. He redeemed all of those horrible trips up to Birmingham with a wonderful one. This is no way erasing what happened or taking place of our sweet Jack. But God used this trip to remind me that He has redeemed ME. No matter the mistakes, struggles, doubts I have God has covered it all with Jesus. Jack's birthday and Easter always fall near each other and I so appreciate that each year. We have a savior who willingly died for us. To redeem us. To redeem the horrible, dark places in our life- whether they are there by our actions or through no fault of our own. There is a God who loves us all SO much that he is in the HUGE parts of our lives (like the death of a child) and in the tiniest parts, too. Before the concert we went to the Botanical Gardens and both children were getting tired. Harper wanted to sit on a swing and complained that all of the swings were full. We finally came to an empty one and sat down together as a family. And just enjoyed some moments of stillness and peace in the very busy gardens. And then I looked over where the children were playing and the sign said "Little Ones Memory Garden". It almost took my breath away. Here we were, on a trip to celebrate the life of our tiny little one, in a garden that is describe as having "elements of gardens and of nature come together to help heal the grief caused by the loss of a love one, such as a child". God is so sweet in the way he weaves our stories. Through our pain and heartbreak he has led us closer to him. And he led us to this garden that day. To give us peace. And remind us that he cares for us in these sweet, small ways.

 

If you look closely you can see the sign for the Memory Garden.

 

 Two of our sweet blessings that we love exploring with.

 

Sitting on the swing in the Memory Garden

 

Enjoying a beautiful spring day in Birmingham, just like the day Jack was born.

 

All of us on the Memory Garden swing.

  

Love these three!

 So excited for the concert!

If you find yourself in one of life's storms please know that things will get better. You may always feel the loss or the grief but you will also continue to feel joy and have things to hope for. Find people you can talk with that will love you and listen to you and who will put up with the ever changing face of grief. If you don't have a person like that and need one I would be happy to listen to you. The reminder of God's goodness and our redemption through Jesus that this trip gave me brings to mind these verses from Isaiah 44: 22-23 

"I have swept away your offenses like a cloud, your sins like the morning mist. Return to me, for I have redeemed you. Sing for joy, O heavens, for the Lord has done this; shout aloud, O  earth beneath. Burst into song, you mountains, you forests and all your trees, for the Lord has redeemed Jacob, he displays his glory in Israel."

So even on hard days we will burst into song and declare the goodness of God. It isn't always easy. But it is always true.

Each year our family chooses to honor Jack's life by supporting organizations in our community that support children. As most of you know this year an EF-4 tornado destroyed a community just a few miles from our home. So many precious lives were lost and so many people lost everything. Several families in our church were directly impacted, both by loss of family members and loss of property. Below is a link to donate towards helping those families if you feel led to do so. An 11 year old girl from our church lost her father, future step mother, and best friend in the tornadoes and was badly injured. If you select 'chose fund' and 'Grimes family' any contribution you make will go directly to helping Kayla and her family. 

Grimes family fund 

In addition if you are interested in other ways to help our community this website has a pretty comprehensive list of ways to help.  Thank you for honoring Jack's memory in this way.

Love Lee County 

Harper-isms and Hendrix-isms 2018-2019

I have been collecting these for far too long but have yet to actually post them!!Some may be a little PG-13 so...be warned! ;-)
*HGM is Harper, HMM is Hendrix

“One time, when I was a baby, I came out of your tummy and I ran to the bathroom.”

-Hendrix

1/9/19

“I will show you something really interesting.”

-Hendrix

said in his little drunk baby slurry voice

1/3/19

While watching Incredibles 2:

“He has laser eyes! I wish I could do that...”

-Hendrix 12/27/18

Harper- “Scout might have just peed.”

(She picks him up)

“Hmm, penis doesn’t look wet.”

(In her most medical sounding voice.)

-Harper 11/28/18

 “One time you told me I didn’t like that song when I was an old man.”

-Hendrix

said indignantly  10/9/18

Bath time convos:

HMM: “Harper you don’t have a penis?”

HGM: “NO! I don’t have a penis.”

HMM: “You just have a bottom? ..........where does the poop come out?”

9/27/2018

“You...are a person...that says no.”

(Said very angrily)

-Hendrix 9/12/18

“I want a trunk like an elephant. I would pick Hendrix up and throw him across the room.”

-Harper 6/22/18

“Ahh! There’s a fly in our house! That’s creepy crawly. Ew!”

-Hendrix 6/15/18

“I wish we were prey not predators.”

Harper 5/27/18

“I want to go to California. It’s over there on Mainstreet.”

5/13/18 Hendrix

We were expecting Pam and JP at the house, when Hendrix asked where they were I said they were on their way. Hendrix then said “No, they in Dixie!”

3/11/18

When Hendrix saw the banana plant had sprouted he exclaimed "It came back up! It is a summer's day!" 2/28/18

“I think I’ve changed a little bit. I used to care about what people think about me but now I don’t.”

-Harper 12/27/17

(While watching the tv show Mighty Machines) “I wanna go to that air show. I wanna ride on that big big plane.” -Hendrix 12/11/17

“Did you know seals pass gas when they poop? That’s why brown stuff comes out of their bottom. And it stinks.”

-Harper 12/9/17

Hendrix is playing with Legos and holds up a tower to show me. “This is a rocket, don’t mess it up.” 11/19/17

Me to Hendrix: "who's Mama's baby?"

Hendrix: "Daddy!"

When discussing the hurricane with Harper and she found out it wouldn't flood our house.

"Aw, you mean we can't go swimming in our house?"

Harper 9/5/17

"Sometimes I wish he would use his mind."

Harper 9/4/17

(To Hendrix)

"Do you want to do shake the baby?"

Harper 8/12/17

"HENDRIX PULLED DOWN MY PANTS AND SPANKED ME!"

Harper 8/12/17

"Where my heart?"

-Hendrix 8/11/17

After Hendrix bit Harper on the nipple:

Harper, through tears: "What if a baby wanted to drink from my nipple and couldn't because it was injured!"

7/24/17

"Hendrix stop it! You're breaking my soul open!"

Harper 7/14/17

"Let's name that area where it always floods "lil' ditch".

Harper 6/20/17

"I take Saturday and Sunday as time with my family not my friends. Now that I'm in Kindergarten I don't get to spend as much time with my family. I need some advise." 

(She said advise not advice! Not a typo!)

Harper 5/20/17

"I just invented a new dance! The double dab!"

Harper, 4/21/17

"This is the best day ever! I'm going to cry I'm so happy!"  

(When she found out we got the house we put an offer on!) 3/20/17

Harper, regarding making a decision to purchase a home: "we could look for something not a house. Like a cabin or stable or something." March 2017

"Nothing's uh oh Hendrix. You're just a baby, remember?" Harper 3/16/17

"Mom, you're the best mom. God didn't make a mistake giving me to you...even though things get a little crazy around here." Harper 2/4/17

2/3/17

Harper: "I don't like our new president. He put Groundhog day on a school day." 

"Let's play London Bridge. You two be the bridge. I'll be London." Harper, 1/24/17

"I don't think cats pass gas." Harper, 1/10/17

"Let's pretend we're making Legos for children who can't see." 

"Lots of people think asteroids killed the dinosaurs. It's a common theory." -HGM

(12/29/16)

Harper likes to watch Bob Ross on Netflix. She just asked "Can we watch John the painter?" And I said "you mean Bob Ross?" To which she replied "yes. That name is hard to remember, how did his parents remember?" 😂She is now referring to him as "BraBra"
-Harper, 2016

Harper commenting on the House Hunters show: "Look, they're eating cupcakes at the Jesus cupcake factory."
-Harper, 2016

Harper made up songs for Hendrix and Toby:

"Hendrix has big feet and he has a big head and he really likes to eat."

"Toby is a yellow dog who is so sweet, he is a lab and he likes to lick his feet!"
-Harper, 2016

"Europe is another country. All these people are from Europe. Europe is not in the United States." (Watching the Olympics)
-Harper, 2016

"He's half naked. I guess to show his muscles." (While watching men's gymnastics). 
-Harper, 2016

"At my table there are 2 boys and 2 girls. I am one of the girls."
-Harper, 2016

Harper is EIGHT!

Dear Harper,

My goal is to some day print all of these blog posts out and have them bound to give to you so you can read your mama's thoughts one day should you choose (and given the fact that you are VERY sentimental I have a feeling you WILL choose to read them).

Happy 8th birthday! This birthday is hitting hard for some reason- maybe because it seems 8 is that *magic* number where you move into the next life stage. Maybe because I remember much of my 8th year and for a very long time it was my favorite year of childhood. More freedom came with 8, I had my favorite teacher, Mrs. Matthews, when I was 8. I felt like I was grown up but still protected and innocent. Anyway sweet child, enough about me!

Your Daddy and I count our blessings daily that God gave us the responsibility to raise you. You are an amazing little girl and I pray you will always know that! You are KIND. You are SMART. You are BEAUTIFUL. Beautiful because you were created by a God who loves you so much he knows how many hairs are on your head. Who knows every mistake you will ever make and loves you deeply still. Harper you care so deeply about so many things. You care deeply for people- those around you and sometimes people you've never met but you hear their stories and you want to pray for them, help them, join them. You care deeply for animals- you want to be a vet right now because you think loving on animals and helping them all day seems like a dream job! You care deeply for our world- even when you were little you used to fuss if you saw litter and say "The world is not your trashcan people!". You get indignant about when trees get cut down (you and Daddy will have plenty of discussions about this later on), you mourn when you see a lost pet sign, you are incensed when someone does not treat another person fairly. You see yourself as a champion of justice, which is a wonderful quality but difficult to act on at this age. You have a strong faith and you love God in a way I could never fathom a child could.

You have been through more in life than most of your friends and have handled it with grace and courage. And because you handle tough things so well I often forget to check in and see how you are handling the normal "stuff". I pray that you will always know it is okay not to be okay and that we can be open about when things get hard. You do not have to always be tough- it's okay to need help!

Harper- you are turning into an amazing young lady and I am so glad we get to be a part of your life!

Love,
Mom

Harper had a Harry Potter sleepover this weekend to celebrate turning 8!

 Hogwarts wouldn't be complete without the Great Hall with floating candles!

 Platform 9 3/4 courtesy of Grandmother!

 The children got to make their own wands and even helped fill out their wand licenses!

 They also enjoyed learning some "spells"

 We attempted to make glow in the dark slime for potions class...they may have needed a new instructor!

 The Marauder's Map took them on a scavenger hunt!

 They played Quidditch on brooms!

 In "Potions Class"

 With their adopted owls, wands, and wand permits!

 They wanted a jumping picture (this captures the energy level well!)

Below: eating their Butterbeer (basically a rootbeer float with cream soda and butterscotch)

We had to include Moaning Myrtle! ha!

Jack is 4

Four years ago we met Jack. And said goodbye. Each year it continues to seem like a lifetime ago and yesterday all at the same time. And each year I will continue to post- not to gain sympathy or pity or to wallow in grief but as an ebenezer. In the Bible (1 Samuel 7:12) Samuel takes a stone and raises it up at the place where his army was able to defeat the Philistines, even though they were surely going to be overtaken. He used the stone as a way to mark the place where the Lord had helped them so they would always remember. And that is what I want to do today, to mark this day, so I can always remember. Ebenezer means 'stone of help' and in addition to wanting to remember Jack I also want to remember how God has helped us. He has drawn us near to him, drawn us near to each other, given us friends to comfort us and love us. Given us prayers upon prayers from people we know intimately and those we will never know. And God has given us this pain as a platform to share His love and tenderness with others. He would never cause such pain but has allowed it so others can know they are known and loved by the maker of the universe. And we've already seen Jack's short life make an impact for the kingdom. His story exemplifies the gospel in such a beautiful way. On the heels of Easter Jack's birthday is the perfect remind that God did send help in the form of Jesus. And because of Jesus our family has the hope that Jack is whole and healed and that we will be reunited.

 "Thus far the LORD has helped us"

(1 Samuel 7:12)

Loss is tough. In so many ways. It sneaks up on you during the most random of times. A few weeks after Jack's birthday last year we moved to a new house (which was hard because our old house was the only one Jack had ever lived in). And during all of the unpacking and decorating and organizing that comes with moving into a new place I wanted to hang pictures of the children in the long hallway upstairs. We have gorgeous pictures of both Harper and Hendrix. And when it came time to select Jack's picture it hit me. We will only ever have this finite number of pictures to choose from. Harper and Hendrix already had hundreds of pictures we could use to frame. But not Jack. And that was such a hard, sad thing to realize. This task which should have fun or at the very least, just a simple task, became a reminder of what we do not have. I am so thankful for sweet friends who listened to my broken heart and gave me words of comfort that day. Eventually I ordered Jack's picture and put it in the frame on the wall (the black and white photo you see above). Because even though this was hard and I struggled it was something I knew I needed to do. Something I WANTED to do. To have my second child, my first son, on the wall with my other children. Ignoring or forgetting him just because it is hard is more heartbreaking than actually grieving the lack of pictures.

And in an effort to not ignore or forget our family continues to use his birthday to give back to our community. And we'd love you to do the same, if you feel so led. Here are our favorite organizations that are making real change for children in our area and state. 

Sonshine Day Camps

Day camp is the primary way our summer mission camps bear witness to the love of God through academic enrichment and Christian education to children. It is also one of the ways we build relationships that overcome cultural, racial and age barriers. In the rural communities where we serve, children often have very few opportunities for organized activities during the summer. Many of their schools communities are under-resourced and struggle to prepare them academically. In some cases, their home environments are tense and difficult to manage for various reasons. At day camp, we want to create a fun, safe, caring space for kids to know and feel God’s love while being enriched in their reading and writing. Donate here

Big House Foundation

Every Spring BigHouse provides new swimsuits and new beach and bath towels to children in foster care in Alabama. These children have entered care in the last 12 months and their social worker places a request for them to receive this donation. Each towel is embroidered with the child's name to make it extra special and uniquely theirs.
Help provide this sweet summer necessity to children all across our state by making a donation here!

Junior League of Lee County

The Junior League of Lee County is making a difference in the county by the Weekend Backpack Program in Partnership with the Food Bank of East Alabama.

In the past 2012-2013 school year, the League has packed and delivered 800 bags of food.  This is program has served 80 children in Lee County Elementary and Middle Schools.

The Goal is to serve the chronically hungry children in Lee County Schools who would go hungry over the weekend. Donate here.