Most of us know Tracy as EVA, her user name on a horse forum. A whole lot of us have never met her in person but consider her a friend because she's always available in our online world to offer encouragement, advice, and the occasional much-needed kick in the rear.
Because she never complains or looks for sympathy, it has taken a long time to put together the occasional comments and realize what her current situation is. She and her husband bought some land and planned to build their dream home and raise Arabian horses near Seattle. To save money and make the dream happen sooner, they decided to move into a travel trailer with their two young sons and live on the property while building a house.
The house was started and isn't too far from completion. But another child has been born, the marriage has ended, and Tracy has seriously injured her back. She and the three boys are still living in the little trailer, and the house is still nearly completed but not ready to move into. No child support is coming in, the boys are getting bigger, Tracy's back pain continues. . . something has to change.
It would be wonderful if some fairy godmother could swoop in and fix everything, but who has the ability to that? None of us can do everything, but I hope that if enough of us can do something, we can finish the house for Tracy and the boys.
It took a bit of convincing for Tracy to accept help from virtual strangers (or virtual friends, so to speak)--she's much more of a giver. But it's her turn for something good to happen--and our opportunity to each be a fairy godmother/father.
If you can help financially, we've set up a PayPal account for ProjectEVA99@gmail.com. If you donate, please send an email to the ProjectEVA99 account so that I can be sure to thank you and as a way to doublecheck on deposits. We will be posting copies of the PayPal statements and copies of receipts for the building supplies bought with donations.
For those who can help with actual work, we will figure out work weekends soon. They'll be this spring so that we have time to raise the money and so that the weather will be better. People with experience with wiring, tiling, plumbing, installing cabinets, etc. are especially needed, but anybody willing to work is very welcome.
We will get photos posted soon and lists of what exactly is needed.
Thank you all for your support and friendship for Tracy. Together, we can do this.
Jana
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