Encores Gives Back

 Dear Consignors,

  My name is Laura Ly and I handle the donated items from Encores and More
North Children's Consignment. I would like to tell you a little about
myself and my family. I live in White House with my husband Long and my
twin 9 year old girls Madalyn and Allison. I had a hard time delivering
Madalyn and she went without oxygen for a period of time and as a result,
she has Cerebral Palsy. She has been receiving traditional therapies since
she was 8 months old with very little progress. We took her to Shriners
Hospital and the doctor there told us she would never walk or talk. He told
us he was sorry for our burden. I informed him that she was our child and
not a burden and that we would prove him wrong. I have prayed since then
for healing, patience, and guidance. I started looking into alternative
therapies to compliment with traditional therapies. To date we have tried
conductive education, neurologic music therapy, myofascial release massage,
and Anatbaniel method with very good results. We are currently doing
magnetic therapy, G-therapy, Lokomat Robotic therapy, vitamins and
nutritional supplements. As you can probably guess insurance does not cover
alternative therapies and we do not receive any financial help from the
government.
 

We have started having fundraiser yard sales to raise the money for the
alternative therapies. During the yard sales I met so many parents and
grandparents of children with special needs. I heard their stories and how
alone they feel on this special journey God has chosen for us. That is when
I decided to start an online special moms support Google group. We have
over 60 members now and I meet new parents at every yard sale. If you know
of someone who is raising a child with special needs, please give them my
email address. I would love to help and support them in any way that I can.
  I have also been blessed to help so many people and children with your
donations. I now know that this is my calling in life. I am passionate
about getting clothes to those who truly need them. After my fundraiser
yard sales I donate everything to local charities, and schools.
  I am thrilled to report that Madalyn is now communicating with words and
signs. She is drinking through a straw and eating table food. She is
walking short distances with a walker and she can wheel her wheelchair like
nobody's business. She has the best sense of humor and a smile that will
melt your heart.
  I want to thank you all personally for your generous donations. If you
know of a family in need please email me and let me know.

Sincerely,
Laura Ly
flylaura@bellsouth.net