A Cyber Baby Shower for Datica Family

It's a Cyber-Shower!!!

Most of you know, or know of, Joel and Terri Datica, and their beautiful
 little son, Diego.   He just turned 4 years old November, 2008.
His twin brother, Javier, was stillborn and 6 months later Diego was diagnosed with microcephaly and cerebral palsy.   For those of you who know Diego, you will have to agree that he is one of the happiest, most joyful little boys ever created.  

His father, Joel, works hard every day to keep the family going; Terri is Super Mom.  She has been taking Diego to school and therapy sessions every day, as well as all of the things that mothers do each day. Nobody has ever heard her complain about it and it’s a huge job just being a mother, let alone a mother to a child with special needs.  

The little Datica family is now about to become much bigger as another set of twin boys will arrive in March, 2009.  Here is the problem, friends:   Terri's doctor has already put her on full time bed rest. She is a very high risk pregnancy based on the problems of her first pregnancy with Javier and Diego. Carrying around a 4 year old is impossible as she can’t even leave her bed.  Joel’s construction work is on hold due to winter weather and other friends and family have volunteered to go help with Diego. But Joel can’t do it all alone. It will be even more difficult for Terri after the twins are born via c-section as she will not be allowed to do any heavy lifting for 3 months post partum.

The problems this family is going to encounter have definitely not reached
their peak.  To hire a nanny or helper to assist her get Diego in and out
of bed, into his highchair for meals, in and out of the car for therapy
sessions, school, etc, is not in the budget. It wouldn't be for most
families.  Many of us are very concerned about Terri’s health as well as a safe delivery of the twins and an easy recuperation period after the c-section.  We recently held a benefit and received some nice donations, but nothing that would equal getting some in-home help for her, and they do not qualify for this type of assistance.  There is also a list of special items the family will need once the twins arrive:

WISH LIST:

Joovy Big Caboose Stand-On Tandem on Triple Stroller - Black:

So what can we do?  A group of concerned friends have been giving it much thought, and have accepted that there is no one person who might be able to fix this situation.
However, maybe with many people making small contributions, we can help.   This is a cyber baby shower for the Datica family! If you have any of the items on the wish list that you would like to donate, it would be a blessing and a great help. If you’re willing to make a financial donation, no matter how small, it will add up and hopefully we will be able to provide this special family with the things they need to get through this difficult time. At this time, the saying “It takes a community” definitely applies. So please, if you have anything to offer no matter how small, it will make a huge difference in the life of this family.

You may give through Pay Pal using Terri's email address terridatica@gmail.com.  Also Scott, Terri's brother will be in Akumal until February 25th if you want to give your gift to him.  Scott has promised to post pictures of the family as soon as the twins are born.