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Conversations with Elijah and daddy

REACH is very Happy to say that we were able to help out a family in need yesterday...
REACH donated a new stroller to a foster care family from Forestdale Inc. who needs it for a newborn
We are beyond happy to offer our help ❤️

This very beautifully written and touching poem was written by a family friend, we would like to share it with you and thank everyone for their continuous support and love within these last two years. ❤️❤️❤️

"2 years ago on September 10, my friend's son was murdered by his own mother due to a custody battle. The pain him and his family has been going through has been insurmountable.

Today, she was sentenced to 21 years. A true injustice to this sweet baby boy, whose smile and laughter was infectious and was loved by his father and family tremendously.

Tonight, I write this tribute to you and Elijah Hunter. Jay Shells. 🐘

TWENTY ONE

21 months mommy that was all you gave me.
For murdering me, 21 years is all you were sentenced.
21 months mommy, I was just learning to speak, I often wonder if you ask for repentance ?

21 years while you get the chance to walk and breathe.
21 months mommy, my breath you took away from me.

21 years mommy, that's all you get to suffer.
21 months was all I was allotted to bring my father and family unbridled joy, I just wanted another...

21 years shackled with possibility of parole in 19 years.
21 months mommy, as I kicked, screamed, wailed and cried in tears.

21 months was all I was given.
21 years as you ponder and try to be forgiven.

While you gave me life, you robbed me from living.

You took away my safety net, my father who loved me with his every being.

You were angry mommy, for daddy not wanting to be with you.

But I ask why ? what would it have taken to break through ?

21 months you drowned me with your sorrows not knowing how much life I had left in me.

I fought mommy. I fought with all my life.
I fought for my daddy who I knew was waiting for me. I know the pain cuts him everyday, stabbing him like a knife.

I was scared mommy, I kicked and cried for him. I knew in his arms I would be safe.
I loved him mommy, with every ounce of me; never did I feel unsafe.

21 years mommy that is all that you get.
21 months was all I was given and no one will ever forget.

I miss my daddy and hope he knows just how much...
I hope he feels me everyday even though we are no longer able to touch."
- Catherine Santos-Jao