Saying Thanks

My wife and I have decided to thank each and every one of the friends, family members and perfect strangers who have been so supportive to us these past few weeks. The best way we could honor all of you is by donating our time and helping those around us who are less fortunate during this holiday season. Our first act for Halloween is best surmised in the following email I’ve sent to approximately 10 local farms…

“My name is Jonathan Farsaci and I am the proud, first time father of a beautiful 1 lb 9 ounce baby girl named Sofia. Sofia was born 15 weeks premature and is currently in the neonatal intensive care unit at WakeMed Hospital on New Burn Avenue. My wife and I have received an outpouring of support from our friends, families and local community during this very difficult time and we are now asking you to help us pay it forward. There are approximately 35 premature, underdeveloped or at risk babies in the hospital and some of their families have not been as fortunate as we have. We are asking you to find it in your hearts to donate as many small pumpkins as you can for us to reach a total of 35 and my wife and I will decorate them with colorful faces and place at the children’s bedsides. We are hoping that this will bring some sense of joy and comfort to their families who are having to endure the test of their lives. I have included a link to our website where you are welcome to read about Sofia’s story in more detail. Thank you and God Bless.”
Sincerely,
Sofia’s Daddy

Within about 30 minutes, I received a call from Gross Farms in Sanford, NC. Tina Gross was touched by Sofia’s story and wanted to donate all 35 pumpkins to the wonderful families in the Raleigh NICU. I’m set to meet with Tina tomorrow morning and will be sure and take lots of pictures of the finished product. Just another testament to how beautiful this world can be when we love and support one another. Thank you all once again, we can’t say it enough.

Daddy F