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The Two Things I Want For My Birthday

September 4, 2012 by Margie Clayman 22 Comments

If you know me even a little, you know that I am distinctly bad at asking for pretty much anything. However, there’s one day a year when I feel kind of ok about asking for something, and that’s the anniversary of my birth. Hey, that’s tomorrow! So, without much further adieu, thing 1 and thing 2.

The make-good

On September 4, 2011, a much beloved man, Trey Pennington, took his own life. Trey was a well-known person in the online world, but what got my attention was that everyone I respected and liked adored him. I don’t think I ever heard anyone say anything bad about Trey, and in these parts, that’s pretty spectacular.

Unfortunately, for all he gave to the online world, the hours and days after Trey’s death were, in many ways, a showcase of the worst facets of social media. Trey’s friends and family were trolled. People wrote blog posts, put together all sorts of things, all just to use the tragedy and Trey’s name to get attention for themselves.

For a year, I’ve been trying to figure out how this wrong could be undone – how Trey’s memory could be honored, how his friends and family might feel that the world of social media is not a bad place after all. As it happens, there is a way, and this is where favor 1 comes in.

Trey left behind 6 children. I didn’t know Trey personally (most unfortunately)  but from the posts I read, and in listening to people talk about him, I know his children were the light of his life. Well, his children need help. There is a fund to help Trey’s children, and the best birthday present I could get would be to see the number in that fund climb climb climb. Every little bit helps. It seems like the perfect way to try to add a silver lining to what otherwise is a most tragic situation. It’s quick. It’s easy. I donated tonight. Will you click here and either donate or spread the word?

The Pressure Play

The second thing I ask is a more complicated tale. It is the story of Colin Bower and his 2 sons. Colin’s sons were kidnapped by his wife and taken to Egypt, and he has not been able to get them back for three years now. Please take a second to “like” Colin’s page on Facebook and keep track of what we can do to help. Few things are more painful than seeing Colin’s messages to his sons that he can only hope they see or hear about. It’s high time those boys got home.

So, that’s it. Those are the 2 things I want for my birthday. I want to help the children of a lost father and I want to help the father of missing children. I think we can make both of those things happen, and that would be one heck of a way to start my newest year of life.

If you have any questions, let me know. And thank you!!!

Image credit: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cityhunter12/596426024/ via Creative Commons

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  1. amberrisme says

    September 4, 2012 at 9:40 pm

    Not too much to ask for. You are so unselfish and loving. I’m going to check out the fund and the page since you ask for so little. Otherwise, have a beautiful birthday. You deserve it.

    Reply
    • margieclayman says

      September 4, 2012 at 9:45 pm

       @amberrisme Aw. Thanks lady 🙂 

      Reply
  2. elainecohenfogel says

    September 4, 2012 at 9:53 pm

    Margie, you are a very special human being. 
     elaine_fogel 

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    • margieclayman says

      September 4, 2012 at 10:23 pm

       @elainecohenfogel  Well thanks lady. I appreciate that.

      Reply
  3. MyRivendell says

    September 5, 2012 at 12:10 am

    Happy Birthday..I hope you get all you wished for and much more.  Blessings to you for having such a compasionate heart. 

    Reply
    • margieclayman says

      September 5, 2012 at 7:53 am

       @MyRivendell Thanks. I appreciate it 🙂

      Reply
  4. Milaspage says

    September 5, 2012 at 1:32 am

    Happy birthday Margie! What a beautiful way to celebrate by spreading kindness like this, I wish for these wishes to come true for you and also for whatever else may make you happy! Have a fantastic day!

    Reply
    • margieclayman says

      September 5, 2012 at 7:52 am

       @Milaspage Thanks Mila. I hope it does some good!

      Reply
  5. allenmireles says

    September 5, 2012 at 6:15 am

    Happy Birthday @margieclayman . I asked you to remind me about this fundraiser but hadn’t anticipated an entire post! 🙂 Hope you enjoy a fabulous birthday celebration today. xoxo

    Reply
    • margieclayman says

      September 5, 2012 at 7:52 am

       @allenmireles Well, I cheated. This post was already up 🙂 Thanks Allen 🙂

      Reply
  6. geoffliving says

    September 5, 2012 at 7:31 am

    What a beautiful duet of birthday wishes.  I hope you also do something for yourself today, Margie, and have a fantastic day.  Wishing you the best.
    Love, Geoff

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    • margieclayman says

      September 5, 2012 at 7:52 am

       @geoffliving Thanks sir 🙂 

      Reply
  7. OneJillian says

    September 5, 2012 at 9:10 am

    Oh @margieclayman …… so selfless. I was thinking of Trey recently, and am glad you posted this link here. Thank you for reminding us to think outside our own needs.

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    • margieclayman says

      September 5, 2012 at 10:53 am

       @OneJillian Thanks Jillian 🙂

      Reply
  8. lucilla feliciano says

    September 5, 2012 at 9:46 am

    Happy Birthday Margie. I joined Colin’s FB page. I hope that wherever his ex-spouse is that she can at least send him some information about how his children are. 

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    • margieclayman says

      September 5, 2012 at 10:53 am

       @lucilla feliciano at the very least. It’s heartbreaking. Thank you!

      Reply
  9. KDillabough says

    September 5, 2012 at 10:02 am

    Happy, happy birthday Margie: your heart is the size of a house. Cheers! Kaarina

    Reply
    • margieclayman says

      September 5, 2012 at 10:52 am

       @KDillabough Ooh, thank you 🙂

      Reply
  10. sharongreenthal says

    September 5, 2012 at 10:38 am

    Lovely. Is there a place to contribute to Trey’s children’s fund?

    Reply
    • margieclayman says

      September 5, 2012 at 10:52 am

       @sharongreenthal Hi Sharon – yes, where “here” is underlined at the bottom of that paragraph should take you to the link.
       
      If you can’t find it let me know! 

      Reply
      • sharongreenthal says

        September 5, 2012 at 12:11 pm

         @margieclayman Ok now I’m wide awake and can see the link. Donation made. Happy Birthday, my friend!

        Reply
  11. Carolredman says

    September 21, 2012 at 4:57 am

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    Reply

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