A Serious Post - For Once
This is direct copied from doublepludundead’s blog - because he said I could! Harrumph!
I think we at Aardvarks & Asshats can do a bit better than “just” the Moronosphere in raising bucks - the ol’ moola, sheckles, payola - and most importantly - Escudos!, for Stashiu and his adopted kids!
I mean, if ya got time to slobber over porn, then ya got time to donate a few bucks. yes?
So who’s with me? Go here and hit the Amazon thingy to the right.
Hard - like you mean it.
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April 28, 2008
On Sunday I asked for your prayers for a friend, noting that I would likely have more details in the week, and indeed I do. As I’m sure most of you know, I watch over the Moronosphere with a close eye, and was shocked to see this post at our friend Stashiu’s, early this weekend.
For a little background on Stash, he served honorably in the Army for 24 years, most of that time was spent as a psychiatric nurse, some of you may remember Stashiu’s multi-part interview at Patterico’s Pontifications, where he spoke about his time as a Psychiatric Nurse at Guantanamo Bay. He’s always been a good source and unique perspective on issues of terrorist detainees and detention policy, particularly with Guantanamo.
Stashiu is the proud father of two adopted daughters. Unfortunately, Stash later found that the lawyer who was supposed to square away all the legal paperwork for the adoption didn’t quite get it right, so he has to now backtrack with new lawyers to get things right and finally seal the deal. The process is costing Stash and his family a king’s ransom.
The tough financial situation and worry over the prospect of losing his two daughters is unsurprisingly starting to wear him down and take a toll on his health. Several people have been in contact with him over the weekend and suggested he start up a donation account. Stash now has an Amazon account, the Amazon widget should appear on his right sidebar, if you can help, it would be a wonderful thing. Even if you don’t have the financial means to offer any any help, offer him your prayers and best wishes. Stash is a damn good guy, a good father and has given over two decades of service to our nation, let’s see what we can do to can help him.
And I posted this funny food - well - just because.
April 29, 2008 at 11:43 pm
Thank you for the post, everybody has really been supportive. The prayers, advice, and donations are all appreciated. This wouldn’t have been possible without dpud’s hard work… something like this would have never crossed my mind. He’s a great friend and everybody has been very generous.
From my family and me… thank you.
April 30, 2008 at 5:45 am
You and your loved ones are most welcome! Sorry I was late.
April 30, 2008 at 10:07 am
I know this is going to make me seem like a troglodyte or a Luddite or something, but I don’t own a credit card. I do, however, have a PayPal account, and so if that’s of any use, I’d like to make a donation.
April 30, 2008 at 11:17 am
I don’t have a clue as to how to manage that, Gibby. Ya might check the amazon thingy to see if the paypal option is there.
I edited my A&A brag out, Gibby, that you saw. Yesterday it was my arrogant and self-centered hope that “my” (saying “my” seems so wrong) readers could boost the total. When that happened i got - um - proud. But this isn’t about me, or A&A, or a competition. So I am suitably humble now.
Hee,hee! (Go A&A! - Quietly.)
April 30, 2008 at 11:29 am
It sure does.
No, I checked several times. There is no PayPal option with the amazon doo-dad.
Maybe I could pay one of you with PayPal and you could, in turn, pay via the amazon thing. A bit of money would get lost in the transaction, but it’s the only way I can do it, I’m afraid.
Anyone got a PayPal account? Or better yet, you got a PayPal account Stashiu?
April 30, 2008 at 11:37 am
Ask Stashiu directly, Gibby! here:
Stashiu3 AT gmail DOT com (Replace the “AT” with “@” and the “DOT” with “.”
April 30, 2008 at 11:47 am
Will do. Man, I feel like such a wanker not having a credit card.
April 30, 2008 at 11:55 am
You aren’t the only person I know who stays off the CC habit. Most of my country relatives (aunts & uncles) won’t use ‘em even when they have ‘em.
I kinda understand. I wouldn’t bank online or use CCs online for years.
“Didn’t trust ‘em”.