Tribal Instinct

I need to be serious for just a moment.

For those new folks that don't know the story...

In July of 2004, after a few months of almost constant 'morning sickness' ... and just when things looked like they were settling down, my wife ended up in the hospital because of some hemoraging and very high blood pressure. Over the next month her blood pressure continued to rise despite the hospital's best efforts to keep it down. Eventually she was transferred to Arnold Palmer Hospital in Orlando Fl, where on August 25th, 2004, my daughter Michelle Elizabeth was delivered by emergency C-Section. Michelle was about 16 weeks early... She weighed only 534 grams (1lb, 3oz) The hospital staff did everything they could, but Michelle was just too tiny to survive, and left us in the early morning hours of September 1, 2004.

In memory of Michelle, my wife and I will be walking in this year's WalkAmerica to raise money for the March of Dimes ... and hopefully to prevent other parents from going through what pain we have.

This year's walk will be on 4/29/2006 at 6:00 PM in Cocoa Beach at Lori Wilson Park. Anyone wanting to join our team, or to donate to the March of Dimes on our behalf can do so at http://www.walkamerica.com/jfiorello68

Nick / Law.of.Averages

done.

My family donates every year, along with the Lukemia, Muscular Dystrophy, and MS organizations also. I will scrape up what I can and put it under your name. Thanks for letting us know!

Law...
I was not aware that this happened, so it feels a bit awkward offering condolences now; but I am very sorry for your loss, and I understand it.

My wife is pregnant with our second child, and has already been hospitalized twice for pre-term labor contractions... She had the same issues with our first, and I literally count every day that goes by as the doctors are concerned that she could go into labor at any time.

I will certainly make a donation to MoD on your behalf. Good luck with the walk.

Thanks guys... I certianly don't want anyone to feel awkward or obligated.

Don't give if you can't afford it! I've been in that state where every penny matters, and I don't want to make *that* worse for anyone.

Don't feel like you've got to dance around the subject. We don't mind talking about Michelle, and will answer anyone's questions about her, or our situation.

This is our second year walking, and is a our way to give Michelle's brief life some kind of meaning.

Anonymous (because I don't want it to getting out that I'm a nice guy)

My friend walks in this. I donate to her walk as I will be happy to donate to yours. I think its a great cause. We need to help those poor innocent babies and more research can help increase their chance of survival.

Done.

Your story touched me the first time you shared it and again today. I know many of us have been touched by your story and thank you for putting a message out about it.

Thanks guys... Your rapid response show's what a great community Ti is...

You should have a donation from me by the end of the night...Glad to support the cause!!!

Thats done my good friend.I am very sorry for you bro,i dint know that you and your wifehave been true so difficult things in your life.I wish you the best man.

Ps:dont forget we are a big familly and we are there for you

Take care

I can already tell that Mrs. Law will need to put in some overtime on her thank-you notices... But I'll say it again... Thanks everyone!

wow law,

a very touching story. the march of dimes is a great cause and i've seen first hand what a difference it can make in childrens lives.

I think it's incredible that you and your wife speak openly about your experience. that's what blows the winds of change. i'm certain that my donation and everyone else's will make a difference in someones life.

rock on bro!

me turn

Just wanted to say thanks to everyone who helped make our walk a great success.

We arrived on the beach about 30 minutes late, so we were in last place most, if not all of the way. It was windy, but not cold.

We 'officially' raised $960, with some late donations throwing the total over $1000.

Thanks Everyone!


Nick / Law