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Car54

Friday, October 18, 2002 - 08:52 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Machelle, I am so sorry this terrible thing has happened. I am sure your attorney has done this, but if not, be sure to contact the Social Security Administration. Your children may be entitled to some benefits depending on your husband's status.

It may not be a lot, but it might help a little during this time. I found they were very efficient with this kind of thing when I had to deal with them.

Grooch

Friday, October 18, 2002 - 09:06 am EditMoveDeleteIP
(((Machelle))) I am so sorry this happened to you. I will be sending postive thoughts your way.

Spygirl

Friday, October 18, 2002 - 09:12 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Twinkie, I called the newspaper, and they said they did not put that story up on the website. You will have to call the newspaper and get them to send you a copy of that issue.

Scootersmom

Friday, October 18, 2002 - 09:12 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Twinkie, the newspaper does not post all articles on their website. The phone number is listed at the top of their website. Maybe they will fax you or your friends a copy of the article.
Post Register
Machelle, so saddened to hear this news. My thoughts are with you and your children.

Bookworm

Friday, October 18, 2002 - 09:35 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Machelle, like the others here, I will be thinking of you. You have been given some good advice above. Please take care of yourself and your children. Feel free to come here to talk, cuz there always seems to be someone to listen.

Juju2bigdog

Friday, October 18, 2002 - 10:17 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Machelle, you have many people from many walks of life here who are willing to help you. As you can see, some have already thought of things they can do and are putting them into action. All you have to do is ask.

Anytime you have a specific question, come back and ask it. You will probably get several very good answers. I'm beginning to think there is almost nothing the collective minds of tvclubhouse can't come up with an answer to.

Wishing the best for you and your family.

Ocean_Islands

Friday, October 18, 2002 - 10:32 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I'm so sorry for your loss and my thoughts are with you.

Jagger

Friday, October 18, 2002 - 10:54 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I am so sorry to hear of your loss Machelle, my prayers will be for you and your children.

As stated above make sure to contact Social Security you may be entitled to certain benifets for both you and your children.

If you have any type of United Way agency or food shelf please be sure to check them out too, they may be able to supply you with food and things of that nature until you can get back on your feet, also if you are a regular church goer check with your church.

Laluna

Friday, October 18, 2002 - 10:59 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I am so sorry for your loss Machelle...What a terrible shock!! My family's thoughts are with you. Looks like you are getting some great advice here...I hope we can band together and find a way to help you.


(((((((Machelle)))))))

Moondance

Friday, October 18, 2002 - 11:00 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Machelle

My thoughts and prayers are with you!

Pamy

Friday, October 18, 2002 - 11:40 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Machelle...my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I can'tt imagine how hard this must be. God bless you and your family. I am glad so many people have responded with some helpful ideas for you. Please let us know how you are doing

Grannyg

Friday, October 18, 2002 - 11:09 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I found this from the Austin Statesman Newpaper. It includes an address for anyone who would like to help.

Machelle, you and your children are in my thoughts and prayers. Please let us know if there is anything we can do.


10/18/2002)Jerry C. Batson Jr., 37, of Cedar Park, passed away on Monday, October 14, 2002. He was born on April 30, 1965, in Columbus, Georgia. He was a wonderful father, husband, son, brother, brother-in-law, and friend. Jerry had a great appreciation for life, love, and family. He was a second father to numerous children. Jerry was also a fair businessman, where his customers were like his family. He was always full of laughter, fun-loving, and had a zest for life. Jerry is survived by his wife, Machelle Barmore-Batson of Cedar Park; children, Jeremy and Krystal; dog, Max; mother, Eleanor Callender of Brooklyn, NY; father, Jerry C. Batson Sr. of New Jersey; grandmother, Alice Hamilton; grandfather, Milton Callender; sister, Thalya Ballard; brother, Jason Batson; other brothers and sisters, Dario Ballard, Nitza Garcia, Nathaniel Cozart, James Cozart; godmothers, Joan Pritchard; Lucassia Cozart and husband, Harold; aunt, Sylvia West; and numerous cousins in Panama and the United States. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, October 18, 2002, at Beck Funeral Home, Cedar Park. Family and friends are invited to share their memories of ``Junior'' during the funeral service at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, October 19, 2002, at Beck Funeral Home. Memorials may he given in memory of Jerry Batson Jr. at Austin Telco, 8929 Shoal Creek Blvd., Austin, TX 78757, account #82754. Arrangements by Beck Funeral Home, Cedar Park/Leander, 259-1610.

Original article located here
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Heavenly

Friday, October 18, 2002 - 01:30 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
As you can see, there are so many people here
willing to help and that includes me. If you
would like our agency to provide grief counseling
at any time, we are available to you.

My Prayers are with you and your family.

Twiggyish

Friday, October 18, 2002 - 01:48 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Machelle hon, if you can, please keep us posted.

Twinkie

Friday, October 18, 2002 - 02:41 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
GrannyG, thanks so much for the above info. I'm faxing it to a lawyer friend in TX. Don't know if there's anything he can do to help but will try.

Grannyg

Friday, October 18, 2002 - 02:46 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Thanks Twinkie, I know any help at all but be great!! Thanks for taking the time to do that.

Wiseolowl

Friday, October 18, 2002 - 02:56 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Machelle: just wanted to add my condolences . What has been said above so eloquently I'll simply echo. Up here in Canada might as well be a world away as far as being of specific help. Will add you and your family in my prayers though and I for one don't dismiss that.
For most of us, it's a reminder that there are many people in our own communities who need help and whom we can help. It has strengthened my resolve to be mindful of that .

Fruitbat

Friday, October 18, 2002 - 03:36 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I am freaked about this. Losing a spouse or child is the biggest loss that can ever be......and with two young children! Oh honey, I wish I could make this better for you. Hang on by your nails, you will survive this. It doesn't seem like it now, I know, but you will.

Denecee

Friday, October 18, 2002 - 03:52 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Machelle, even though I don't know you, my heart aches for you and your children. God bless.
Denise

Tester

Friday, October 18, 2002 - 04:10 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your children. Please keep us updated on how you all are doing.

Abbynormal

Friday, October 18, 2002 - 04:15 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Machelle, I am so sorry. I wish I could give you a big hug right now. My prayers and deepest sympathy go out to you and your family. Take care of yourself and your little ones.

Curiouscat

Friday, October 18, 2002 - 04:19 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Machelle, I'm so sorry to hear of your tragic loss. My thoughts are with you and your family.

Whit4you

Friday, October 18, 2002 - 04:50 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I imagine right now she's prolly not ready for any ideas and stuff from us - just our thoughts being with her... but perhaps if anyone has time they could start looking into ideas to give her later... when she's ready for them? I don't want to post where I"m going with this here because I so know she's not ready for anything like it - so email me if you'd like some ideas along these lines. WhitInWa@aol.com

Squaredsc

Friday, October 18, 2002 - 06:33 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
oh machelle, big hugs to you and your family for your devastating loss. ((((Machelle)))). as previously mentioned before, you and your kids may be entitled to social security survivors benefits. i happen to work for ssa, but on the disability part of the agency. here is the toll free number 1-800-772-1213. here is also the website's publication about survivors benefits that may be helpful:

www.ssa.gov/pubs/10084.html

i have no idea how to do the linking thing on here. again im very sorry for your loss.


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Pamy

Friday, October 18, 2002 - 06:35 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I am honored to be one of the people that post at this site, this thread shows what great people this site has.
Machelle..I have been thinking of you all day. You are in my prayers.