Honoring Paige: Remembering Her Children

[Teresa Lynn]

40 days ago I opened an email from KG reporting Paige's disappearance, We are used to the funny things he posts so his disclaimer was this is for real......
IF ONLY, it could have been another one of his jokes and it was her AV that was missing or an "important thread" had been removed, not her from her life..

I gave a couple of people my cell phone # so I could be contacted when she was found that was the week of July 4. Never could I have imagined a month later she would not be back with her family..

We grasp at any media coverage, angry when it portrays her secret, but still her children go to bed at night without their mommy. Given a chance many of us would be there searching for her.

My children brought home a cross for me the other day to honor my friend Paige. I have 2 walls in our foyer of crosses that people have given me. They chose to buy one that stands up and I have put it above our fireplace where I have the word FAITH. I was so touched by their gesture that I went and bought one to honor her children. It is on the other side.

I was thinking maybe we could do something for Paige's children....
Soon school will be starting and that little girl will have to face another chapter in her life no mommy to attend meet the teacher night, no mommy to bake her pretty cupcakes for the bake sale.

I assume Paige's accounts are tied up & maybe her parents are being tapped financially. Maybe, if we sent giftcards so they could get happy meals or coloring books, puzzles something. Anything to let her know she has not been forgotten.....

Maybe just cards mailed to her parents so they know how much Paige means to us.

 

[chefann]

ooh - count me in. I know that someone must have contact info for Paige's parents. If they could share that, even through PM, so we can mail them something, please.

 

[angmillar]

That's a great idea...

 

[etteluap70PC]

I'm in. I also have extra school supplies (always buy extras) I would be happy to send along!

 

[chefkristin]

How would we get an address? Are they staying at Paiges house?

 

[Teresa Lynn]

I don't know maybe Evelyn or Mrbogie will know.
I wonder if her mail is being checked by LE you know a bunch of boxes start showing up, are they "inspected" & do I care?? We are doing this for her family so, they know she isn't forgotten.

We should post a list of what is being sent so, they don't get lots of duplicates.... it's a nice gesture but they don't need 21 bottles of Elmers glue we don't want it to be a burden to her parents but a Blessing.

 

[amy07]

that is such a thoughtful idea! Count me in!

 

[Teresa Lynn]

So, I'm thinking we should start a new thread and post after we've been shopping what we are sending.....

Any ideas what to title it???

I need to look again and find the ages of her children I think the oldest is a girl the other 2 boys right??

 

[MomToEli]

I'd love to send a card, and a gift card to Walmart or someplace, even if $5, would be helpful and appreciated, I'm sure.

What a great idea, Teresa. Let me know what you need me to do.

 

[lizcooks4u]

Me too pleaseI want to be included!

Thanks;

Liz

 

[yummybytes]

I would be honored to participate in this.

 

[Teresa Lynn]

I wonder what stores (Target, Walmart) or fast food places or treats like a baskin robbins, cold stone they have in that area?
Anyone familiar with her town??

 

[chef_kimmo]

Sounds like a great plan. I would like to send something. I like the idea of maybe sending a giftcard or gift cards because we don't know if they already have some of what we may want to send. They do make gift cards that are like a credit card, like AmEx or check with one of our banks to see if we could get one that is visa?

 

[chefann]

Depends if they're in GJ or back at Paige's parent's house in Denver.

I do know that Coldstone has locations in CO, as does Noodles & Company, Target, Old Navy, WalMart, all the basic fast food, etc. You can probably find information about any chain on their corporate sites and just search for GJ.

 

[chefkristin]

I want to participate! Just let me know the details.

 

[jbarnhill]

Here is a list of stores that are in the Mesa Mall in Grand Junction.

Store Name Phone Number
A & W Restaurant / Cinnamon Street (970) 241-4643
Aeropostale
Aladdin's Castle (970) 243-6003
American Eagle Outfitters (970) 241-7646
Bath & Body Works (970) 255-0495
Best Buy (970) 245-9455
Bresnan Communications (877) 263-7626
Buckle, The (970) 257-1885
C.J. Banks (970) 256-9826
China Pantry (970) 257-0888
Christopher & Banks (970) 243-7660
Chuck E. Cheese's (970) 241-2851
Claire's (970) 243-5450
Coach House Gifts (970) 241-5121
Corral West Ranchwear (970) 245-5305
Cost Cutters (970) 242-4574
Culinary Corner (970) 245-9892
Cutlery U.S.A. (970) 243-9026
Deb Shop 970-245-6533
Diamond Wireless (970) 263-8529
Dippin' Dots (970) 245-3687
Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que
Famous Footwear (970) 263-9512
Farmer's Insurance (970) 241-0163
Finish Line (970) 254-0720
Foot Locker (970) 241-0263
fye (970) 245-6954
GameStop (970) 241-1393
Gap Outlet (970) 256-7462
Glowgolf (970) 242-2175
GNC (970) 243-1443
Gordon's Jewelers (970) 243-2911
Grand Junction Police Substation (970) 244-3630
Great Clips (970) 256-7872
Gymboree (970) 257-7004
Hallmark (970) 245-0011
Herberger's (970) 245-0900
Hollister Co.
Hot Topic (970) 241-1373
IAA Insurance and Financial Services (970) 243-1684
Icing (970) 241-1179
IHOP (970) 248-9559
It's Your Move (970) 245-0080
J.B. Robinson Jewelers (970) 245-0489
JCPenney (970) 242-6733
JoAnn Fabrics (970) 241-0253
Journeys (970) 241-1441
Kay Jewelers (970) 245-3734
Krispy Kreme (970) 242-5392
Lids (970) 245-2151
Maurices (970) 245-2725
McDonald's (970) 245-3900
Men's Wearhouse, The (970) 245-5169
Mervyn's (970) 242-8855
Mesa County Clerk & Recorder (License Plates & Elections) (970) 244-1664
Mesa Jewelers (970) 245-1617
Mesa Mall Guest Services (970) 242-0009
Motherhood Maternity (970) 255-0940
My Wireless
Nail Focus (970) 243-9557
New Creation Hearing Solutions (970) 241-7950
No Fear Store (970) 243-8310
Olive Garden (970) 245-0671
Orange Julius / Dairy Queen (970) 243-7044
Outback Steakhouse (970) 257-7550
Pacific Sunwear (970) 242-8183
Paradise Island/Aqua Massage (970) 245-2001
Payless ShoeSource (970) 245-9333
Pearle Vision (970) 242-5412
Pretzelmaker/TCBY
Qwest Solution Center (970) 255-8313
RadioShack (970) 245-6963
Rave (970) 257-7873
Red Lobster (970) 242-2050
Regis Salons (970) 241-4499
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory (970) 243-3833
Samuels Jewelers (970) 241-0345
Sbarro (970) 245-5232
Sears (970) 245-8168
Select Comfort (970) 256-7276
Spencer Gifts (970) 243-9370
Sports Authority (970) 241-7977
Sportsfan (970) 245-5053
Sprint (970) 254-2971
Subway (970) 243-2228
Sun Stop (970) 242-4207
Sunglass Hut (970) 257-9178
Sutherland's Home Improvement (970) 243-8000
Taco Bell (970) 241-5118
Taco John's (970) 254-9465
Target (970) 245-8056
Teddy Bear Stuff'n Factory (970) 255-6778
Teriyaki Express (970) 257-9488
The Ink Store (970) 255-2000
US Post Office (970) 245-5648
Vanity (970) 245-8505
Verizon Wireless (Main Level) (970) 257-7596
Verizon Wireless (Main Level) (970) 257-7596
Victoria's Secret (970) 243-0133
VisionWorks (970) 257-1427
VN Spa & Nails
Wells Fargo Bank (970) 241-9000
Wendy's (970) 241-0867
Western Slope Driving Institute (970) 254-1294
Wet Seal (970) 255-1618
Wig N It (970) 242-3297
Wireless City - T-Mobile (970) 243-7273
Zales Jewelers (970) 243-5000
Zumiez (970) 257-0222

 

[Teresa Lynn]

WOW!!!
Thanks!!

I am not collecting $$ for the gift cards, please purchase whatever you wish, post it on another thread which i think I'll name care packages, so we don't end up with alot of duplicates.

If you do gift cards just list the store or rest. it is not necessary to post the amount.

 

[KellyTheChef]

Sounds like a great plan. I would like to send something. I like the idea of maybe sending a giftcard or gift cards because we don't know if they already have some of what we may want to send. They do make gift cards that are like a credit card, like AmEx or check with one of our banks to see if we could get one that is visa?

I like Kim's idea! That way, they can use it for whatever they would like to do with the kids! I went to the Smartonegiftcard.com site (cards we got at conference with our conference cash) and it says : You must be a debit or credit cardholder of the First National family of banks to purchase a smartOne® Gift Card. I am not one of their customers...

I would love to help/participate with doing something for Paige's kids! I can not even imagine what they are going through right now.

 

[Teresa Lynn]

I agree gift cads a great, bt.... I'm still a little kid at eart and imagine opening an envelope with a git card that maybe no one has time to take you at that moment to use.

Crayons, videos,, slinkys etc can be played with immediately and may give the caretakers a much needed break. It will be nice for them to have someof each.

 

[jbarnhill]

Does anyone know the ages of Paige's children?

 

[katie0128]

If no one has contacted Evelyn, I'll PM her and get details... ages, names, address and anything they can use.

 

[pamperedlinda]

I think I read that her kids are 3 (boy), 5 & 8 (girls)....someone correct me if I'm wrong.

 

[kaceyleigh2]

I thought it was 2 boys and a girl.

Definately count me in!

 

[MissChef]

I'd contribute to this too!
Her kids are 2 boys, who are the youngest and a girl who's the oldest. That's what I've seen in her pictures with her kids too.
Great Idea TeresaLyn!
It breaks my heart to think of what life is like for those 3 kids!

 

[baychef]

Paige's children are Jess (girl) who is 8, Taft (boy) who is 6 and Kohl (boy) is 3.
I am also interested in participating in this wonderful and thoughtful project. And yes, I am sure that some child who has overheard adults talking will have to pass on a comment or something that they have heard about Paige's secret life. Working in a school, it is bound to happen no matter how wonderful the faculty and staff are about protecting her.

I wonder if Taft is supposed to start Kindergarten this year. Ugh...

 

[chefann]

I wonder if Taft is supposed to start Kindergarten this year. Ugh...

If he's already 6, then he should be starting first grade.

 

[pamperedlinda]

I knew someone would correct me.....

 

[pamperedlinda]

If he's already 6, then he should be starting first grade.

Maybe not. If he has a late birthday he might have been held back. A lot pf parents do that with boys (plus, isn't he the one with with a disability?)

 

[baychef]

This is true...sometimes they hold boys back, but not in many cases. Good point, something to feel a bit better about!

 

[pamperedlinda]

This is true...sometimes they hold boys back, but not in many cases. Good point, something to feel a bit better about!

I was one of the young ones when I started school (I have a Sept b'day and entered 1st grade when I was 5) so I wasn't really familiar with this until I was talking to my son's pre-school teacher. One of my son's classmates from pre-school will be turning 5 next week. His parents are holding him back one more year as he is just a little immature and not ready for kindergarten, so that will make him 6 when he starts kindergarten next year (I personally think in his case it's the parents who aren't ready for school...). My DH was also held back when he was young. We are the same age, but I graduated highschool a year before him .

 

[gilliandanielle]

Maybe not. If he has a late birthday he might have been held back. A lot pf parents do that with boys (plus, isn't he the one with with a disability?)

I thought Kohl had the disability??

 

[legacypc46]

Please count me in. I'd love to send a box of German goodies...gummy bears, cookies, american candies w/german packaging, etc. Anything to make them smile a little.

leggy

 

[Chef Michelle D]

I would love to help, I am sure it will make them feel like people are still thinking of them and they will love the attention even for this awful reason.

 

[dannyzmom]

I would love to help - count me in! I'll be sending McDonald's Gift Cards and some crayons & school supplies as soon as we have a place to send them to.

 

[baychef]

Kohl is the one with a disability and I am not sure what specifically. In her pictures from Atlantis, he is usually seen cuddling under her chin as she holds him. Both times I saw her and the kids, Kohl was being held by her the entire time.

And Linda...my birthday is in October, but I started school when I was 4 Maybe that's what is wrong with me!!!! My ex started when he was 4 and at the district he went to...they started school in first grade. No preschool or kindergarten. Ofcourse, this is all back when dinosaurs roamed the earth!! And dirt had not been invented yet!!

Will let you know what I will come up with for a package and post it on the other thread. Would love a PM for an address also. Teresa, you have a heart of gold. Thank you for thinking of this. It may just help all of us as much as it does Paige's children.

 

[lacychef]

I would love to send something too.
I would guess the best thing is to PM everyone interested the address to send things. I'm sure the parents don't want their personal address out there for the world to see--if that's where they are! Just my opinion

 

[Dawn4]

I live in New York so I am very far separated from this situation, but does anyone know if any of Paige's family or friends have started an organization to collect funds for her children??? If they have, can't we do fundraisers for that organization???

 

[chefann]

Last we checked, which was mid-July, there was no fund yet.

 

[Christ Follower]

I'd like to send something too! I need details of where though.


I started kinder at 4 also. My birthday is in mid-November so the first 2-3 months of my Senior year I was still 16!!!
My daughter was 4 but has a Sept. birthday.

 

[jzramom]

Can someone set up a PO Box for us to send our gifts to. That would keep all home addresses private.

 

[Teresa Lynn]

I posted to the other thread to set up a 'PO it has to be rented then the family will have to make trips to the PO to pick up stuff.

I just got home from errands I wish we had her brothers contact in seattle he could tell us where he preferred things to be sent.

 

[SillyChef]

Count me IN!

 

[Teresa Lynn]

I have left a message on Mr. & Mrs Birgfelds home # near Denver explaining what we wanted to do asking for an address. Hopefully, we'll know soon where to mail things.

I gave them the option to return my call or send me an email. I also explained where I "knew" Paige from and that we were still thinking of her everday..

 

[Teresa Lynn]

I have an address where to send the care packages

Please email me at [email protected] if you need the info.

 

[Teresa Lynn]

Just a thought on the care packages
when you mail them

PLEASE indicate either in your address label or mail in a PC box, so they are not hesitant to open the package......
maybe print the address on PC stationary or something

 

[pamperedlinda]

I posted to the other thread to set up a 'PO it has to be rented then the family will have to make trips to the PO to pick up stuff.

I just got home from errands I wish we had her brothers contact in seattle he could tell us where he preferred things to be sent.

He has a cheffer id (paigesbrother - I think, I'll have to look for it). We could PM him, I bet he still checks in here.

 

[pamperedlinda]

Yes, his ID is paige'sbrother and he was last on on the 5th. Here's the link to his profile: http://www.chefsuccess.com/members/paige-sbrother/