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September 21, 2005
A Friend in Need
Around one o’clock this morning the Carr family lost their home in an electrical fire caused by a lightning strike. The family of four was blessed to be able to escape their burning home unhurt, but they have lost almost all of their worldly possessions.
Shelly, a seventh grade Norwayne cheerleader, and her older brother Jordan, a Charles B. Aycock tenth grade basketball and baseball athlete, have long been active members of our school and community. Both young people excel in the classroom and on the athletic field, and both parents are actively engaged in the schools’ Booster Clubs.
In Wayne County we teach our students a great deal about reading and mathematics in preparation for the End of Grade Assessments. We also strive to fulfill our moral obligation to educate the children about the need for communities to stand together and “help their neighbors” in their hour of need. The need of the Carr family is great.
We are asking our community to extend that hand of support and encouragement to our friends and neighbors by sending a contribution that we can forward to the Carr family. We can never replace the cherished memories and items that this family has lost in this devastating fire, but we can show them the heartfelt love and appreciation of a community that cares about them.
In advance we thank you for your prayers, your concern, and your financial support. We are cheerfully serving, and Cobras Care!
Posted by hlperson at September 21, 2005 08:27 AM
Comments
I am praying for Jordan and their family!!! I'm a 9th grader at Aycock this year and Jordan is a real great friend!!!! I hope him and Shelly get a new home!
Love always - Steanna
Posted by: Steanna Barnes at September 22, 2005 10:28 AM
Steanna thank you so much for your kind words. I will make sure that all the Carr's know of your concern. Your prayers and kinf words are very appreciated!
Posted by: Lee Person at September 22, 2005 10:09 PM
Hey it's me. I looked at the pictures on your web site and it brought back a lot of memories. Just wanted to say hello.
Posted by: Andrew Chase at October 22, 2005 10:47 AM
Hey guys this is Haley Taylor (Shellys best friend) and i just wanted to thank all that everyone has done for Shelly , and please keep praying!
Posted by: Haley at November 3, 2005 07:14 PM
Hey this is Britney(Shelly's best friend)I want to thank everyone who helped Shelly and her family get through their tragedy that they had to go through.
Posted by: Britney R. at February 17, 2006 04:24 PM