On Sunday, while at my son’s baseball practice, our very good friend Adam shared with us that he is related to the father who lost all three children last week in a tragic shooting.

I was brought to tears when he began to share the details of how the mom attempted to stop the gunman who invaded their home but couldn’t. He went on to say the guilt that she is carrying is beyond belief.

As a mother of two boys I can’t even begin to imagine what this family is going through. I thought this would be the perfect family to receive the Angels on the Streets envelope.

I began to share with Adam the story of Angels on the Streets. I told him I wanted to give my envelope to the mom and said it should be used so she could do something for herself when she was ready.

Several other parents on the team were very touched by the idea and also donated. Adam was so appreciative and was looking forward to presenting her with the donation.

It gives me great pleasure to have been able to help this family. I look forward to doing it again next year.