Doing Nursing Studies on a Smartphone
Since she was seven, *Marie was “mom” to her two younger brothers, Jose and Andrew. Her duties included teaching them English and how to ride a bike; while her father worked during the day and went to night school to earn a degree in Law Enforcement. Marie took on a job early in life to make to make sure the boys could play sports and go to prom. They were an incredibly close family.
Both boys joined the Army after high school. Then in 2004 Jose was killed in Iraq and in 2006 Andrew lost his life in Afghanistan. A few years later Marie lost her father as well. To honor her family, Marie decided to earn a nursing degree. Eventually the MAC computer her bother gave her 17 years earlier in the year 2,000 “died” and she was forced to do her nursing school homework on her smartphone.
FHAF purchased her a new 15” MAC Book Pro, with MS Office suite to replace the one her endeared brother had bought as a gift. As a note Marie has just finished (11/17) her 8th military memorial marathon to honor the fallen. Go Marie!
*not her real name
Notes of Gratitude
"To All Freedom Has A Face and Gifts of Gratitude Supporters and Volunteers:
Yesterday was truly an amazing day. I am beyond grateful and there are no words to say thank you to all of you who made this possible for me. I want to say thank you… to all of those behind the scenes that work so hard to support and provide for our families. Know that all you do makes a difference in our lives. By helping with this gift I will be able to continue our [family] legacy by continuing my education and graduating with my Bachelors of Science in Nursing to be able to continue our family’s service to others. Sending you all blessing and so much love."
MV (brother, Jose KIA)
*Marie [brother, Jose KIA Afghanistan]: "I can't believe it's already over!! My Final [NYC] Marathon… Finally at mile 20 I went down pretty hard [slipped on wet water cups on ground]. Several medics ran over and asked me to pull off the course. I stood up and politely declined and moved on. I thought of every person that has helped me. "This is for you Joe and Kelly! [FHAF staff] I would have not survived another semester back and forth to the library"! "
MV (brother, Jose KIA)
Yesterday was truly an amazing day. I am beyond grateful and there are no words to say thank you to all of you who made this possible for me. I want to say thank you… to all of those behind the scenes that work so hard to support and provide for our families. Know that all you do makes a difference in our lives. By helping with this gift I will be able to continue our [family] legacy by continuing my education and graduating with my Bachelors of Science in Nursing to be able to continue our family’s service to others. Sending you all blessing and so much love."
MV (brother, Jose KIA)
*Marie [brother, Jose KIA Afghanistan]: "I can't believe it's already over!! My Final [NYC] Marathon… Finally at mile 20 I went down pretty hard [slipped on wet water cups on ground]. Several medics ran over and asked me to pull off the course. I stood up and politely declined and moved on. I thought of every person that has helped me. "This is for you Joe and Kelly! [FHAF staff] I would have not survived another semester back and forth to the library"! "
MV (brother, Jose KIA)
