Comments on: Growing Pains

By: Ann

Ann — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 16:00:28 +0000

Kelly, I am friends with Jetter. And the kids know me and my husband Brian. We will be two blocks away from your new house and look forward to spending time with you all.

In the meantime, I have some free time over the next few weeks. I can watch Clay for a few hours – he can play with our almost 2 year old daughter Evie. I’d also like to volunteer to cook for you…I’ve eaten with the kids and am intimidated by the amount of food I’d have to make, but I’ll try. Why don’t you email me or call or get one of the boys to call (get my # from Tony) and we’ll make some arrangements.

Best, Ann

By: Mindy

Mindy — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 17:55:46 +0000

Kelly,
I wrote before, we are Andrea’s Temple Starbucks people. Ben, Rebecca and myself all have kids under 2, and would be happy to take Clay for a playtime whenever. I live in the Northeast and work at Temple, but if you need us to organize some Clay time, please feel free to contact me. I am sure you have an outpouring of offerings, but just wanted to put it out there. We are organizing some assistance through our company, Sodexo and Temple as well for monetary funds and food as well. You or anyone who I should speak to can contact me at the email I sent.

Sending love and support,
Mindy

By: Sarah, Leo, Bella & Gigi

Sarah, Leo, Bella & Gigi — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 11:44:39 +0000

Hey Kelly, I don’t know if you know me but I would love to help with the kids. My husband Leo worked with Andrea at T-Moms. Your kids know me and my girls. They are 4 and 2 1/2, Bailey loves them. Send me an e-mail if you think I can help. We live in S. Philly, have a big house and are right next to a playground. I know how hard it is to do anything with little ones underfoot.

By: Maureen

Maureen — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 05:09:44 +0000

Everytime I read this, I am completely overwhelmed by the strength and the love in this family.

I gave a little something on paypal. Hope it helps. I wish I was in the area so I could do more tangible things.

Much much love.

Maureen
Akron, OH

By: Kelly

Kelly — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 17:07:39 +0000

Hi Kym, Thanks so much for your support. It really makes thing more manageable right now. There is a link on this sight that says “wanna help?” that leads to our paypal account.

By: mc

mc — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 14:07:32 +0000

hey, make sure you really work the system and see if anything can count towards work/income. talk to everyone at the office and everyone you know. how short is she in terms of years worked or ss credits? there may be a way – http://www.ssa.gov/pubs/10084.html

The number of credits you need to have family members be eligible for survivors benefits depends on your age when you die. Most people need 40 credits (10 years of work) to qualify for benefits. Younger people need fewer credits to be eligible for disability benefits or for family members to be eligible for survivors benefits when the worker dies.

Under a special rule, benefits can be paid to your children and your spouse who is caring for the children even if you don’t have the number of credits needed. They can get benefits if you have credits for one and one-half year’s work (6 credits) in the three years just before your death. In 2008, you earn one credit for each $1,050 in earnings—up to a maximum of four credits per year.

is the money from this site considered income and did andrea make enough last year and this year? according to the above, 6 credits is only $6,300. but that means you would have to pay taxes on the income. talk to everyone and see if there are any scenarios that work for you. did andrea receive any income that you didn’t consider as income that could be income for the ss credits?

By: Kym

Kym — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 23:16:12 +0000

I was a friend of Andrea’s back when we were 18 year olds going to CCP and hanging out at shows. We lost touch over the years. I know Rob who told me of Andrea’s death. I can’t imagine what you are all going through. I’m sad the world lost such a strong, amazing woman.

In Andrea’s memory I would like to donate some money via pay pal (or whatever).So let me know where to send it.

By: Angela

Angela — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 23:09:29 +0000

God Bless you and your family, Kelly. I will sned $ to help as soon as I can afford to do so.

By: Donna

Donna — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 22:57:05 +0000

Paypal account is at the top of every page under ‘wanna help’ and it is very easy, gets charged to whatever CC you use.
Kelly and Kids,
My mind, heart and prayers are with you and I know whatever $$ is sent is helpful and my heart is joyful in doing so.

By: Rachel

Rachel — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 16:49:54 +0000

Kelly – I’m a friend of a friend and have a few weeknights a week free. I’d love to help either with childcare or with coming over and cooking dinner for you all. Please feel free to email me. thanks.