*Note: January 20th- Care Cards

The recent news about Jimm is very upsetting. Our first inclination is of course to feel bad for him and his incredible family. For me, that was followed by frustration at not being able to do anything.
Then I got thinking.. we have Deborah and the family. They are being swamped with expenses and drive at least 60 miles each day back and forth to the hospital. The cost for fuel alone is huge. We also have Jimm. He is still hanging in there, and can see and hear. He knows what's going on and needs even more support now than ever before.

Let's send a get well card to Jimm. In it could be three things: a message of hope and encouragement; a picture of you and your family taken off the computer.. just printed on plain paper and taped to the card would be fine; and a gas card for whatever amount for Deborah, or whichever family member she wants to hand it off to.

So Jimm will hear an upbeat greeting, be able to use his good eyes and look at a picture of friends, and the load will be lightened by a small amount for Deborah and the family. If a bunch of us do something similar it would send a hugely positive signal to all concerned.. that we are still here, and still hoping for better things for our good friend. Instead of a care package- it will be a sort of care card.

If you agree that it's a good idea do it!
Gift cards for other daily expenses like food, etc. would be great too.. just as long as it's from a major chain that can be found in all areas of the state of Maryland. Of course enclosing a small check would be a wonderful gesture as well.
If you can't do the money or gift card thing.. or even the picture part, please join in by sending a card to wish Jimm the very best. Getting these cards may not make him improve.. but they sure won't hurt!

If your card contains gift cards or money, you could send it to Deborah's home address to ensure it gets to her safely.. for cards alone, the hospital is fine.

Home address:

The Jimm Revelle Family
430 Oakton Way
Abingdon, MD 21009-3201

Or for cards only:

Mr. James Revelle
Gudelsky 4 Rm 404
University of Maryland Medical Center
22 S. Greene Street
Baltimore, MD 21201

Whatever their contents, having a lot of these cards coming in will send a very personal and heartwarming message to a family that is pretty low right now.. and doing this will make us all feel like we are at least doing a little something.

Comments section is open for any questions or ideas.

Thanks,
aw