Regina Doman Schmiedicke has posted it. It’s so terribly sad, but suffused with faith, hope and love for a child. The last photograph on the page will break your heart.

We pray for all those who have lost a child, and are coping with that loss today.

Danielle Bean reports on how we can help:

Many people have asked how they can help. One thing that we are trying to do for them is get a new vehicle for the Schmiedickes—since it is difficult to even look the car which caused his death. If anyone feels so moved, they can make a donation and send it to Andrew’s brother:

Mike Schmiedicke
PO BOX 1963
Front Royal VA 22630

Checks can be made out to Mike Schmiedicke or Andrew & Regina Schmiedicke.

(If any readers of this blog would prefer the convenience of PayPal for making a donation, I would be happy take up a collection to pass on to the Schmiedicke Family. Just use the PayPal button at the top of the screen on my main page. I’ll send all donations for the next two weeks to the family.)

That final note is from Danielle. I can’t directly link to her PayPal button, but the link is here. Please donate, if you can.

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