September has become a poignant month for me- it is the start of one of my favorite seasons, but it is also a reminder that horrible things happen to great people.

Two years ago on September 23rd our close friends Jim & Lisa were eagerly anticipating the birth of their 1st son, Oscar. When they arrived, in labor & excited, to the hospital they were told that their precious baby, no longer had a heartbeat.

Last year, on the 1st anniversary of Oscar's death their friends decided to start the Oscar Skinner Memorial Fund in memory of Oscar. We all donated money to the fund with which Jim & Lisa could do whatever they wanted. They decided to spend the money buying Christmas gifts for a local family in need.

Tomorrow, on Oscar's 2nd birthday I will post a message from Lisa. I encourage you to read it, think of her & her family & donate whatever you can to the Memorial Fund. Remember every little bit counts.

Here is a link to donate through Paypal.

Please take the time to help turn this horrible event into a positive for local families.