On the June 21st, my friend's husband, Buddy, was out jogging like he did every morning except this time he never returned home. He was hit by a truck who had crossed over to the opposite side of the street and then took off. He was killed instantly leaving behind his wife and their 4 children. The guy that hit Buddy took his truck into a repair shop the same day and told them he had hit a dog. The workers could tell that it was actually a human that he hit because of the dint on the hood of the truck. The police found the guy and questioned him but he wouldn't talk. Two days later he committed suicide. It is a really sad story all around for everyone.
Anyone who knows this family, knows how awesome they are and how wonderful their family is. We know them because the attend the same church as us and Heather works at the YMCA (she is the reason that I joined). She and her kids have baby-sat my boys a few times and my boys LOVE them.
It's going to be a very hard road ahead for them emotionally and financially so our community up here put together a Benefestival for her family. They had a huge garage sale, helicopter tour, firetrucks, silent auctions, bake sale, face painting, snow cones, bounce houses and much more. This was all put together in less than a week! All proceeds went straight to the family and they raised $25,000 for them. I always say I LOVE living in Texas and I love Fort Worth. The people here are just so nice and willing to serve. Several of the volunteers didn't even know Heather or her family. It is just so amazing (:
The helicopter....the best part was watching it take off. It was hot outside and so I loved the breeze!
Doves being released in honor of Buddy right after a prayer and moment of silent.
The doves actually stayed and flew right above us or a while.
The Benefestival was from 8-3pm and there was a huge turnout.
Daniel, Carter and Talon standing in front of the firetruck.
