Thank you for your kind words on the other thread, Lacunae. I kicked in a little to show my appreciation for the work that people like your husband do.
I hope that’s not just the beer talking, Cara! 
But yeah, situations like yours are the reason Tony loves his job. A lot of cops are (or become) cynical, even misanthropic, but Tony genuinely likes people in general, and helping folks, and the happy outcomes make all of the horrible ones worthwhile, in his opinion. Thanks for the help - we really appreciate it!
Hey, looks like it’s getting close. They’ll let it run over, the way Kickstarter does, won’t they?
Yes, I think they’ll let it run over. If there’s extra, I’ll use it to finish outfitting the kids for school, but I will close it out myself before things get ridiculous - I’m not asking anyone to send me on a vacation!
There was a point in my life when a Doper helped me out when I was in a tight financial spot. I’m more than happy to pay it forward.
Thank you! I can’t wait for us to get to that point again!
She has almost reached her goal. Go Dopers! Keep it up, I know we can do this.
Lacunae Matata, what kind of Stretch Goads do you have for us if you go over?
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[li]Gold Stars?[/li][li]Georgia Peach Cobbler?[/li][li]Georgia Pecan Pie?[/li][li]Invite to your B’Day Party next month?[/li][li]A case of Billy Beer?[/li][/ul]
Peaches are in season - how 'bout some homemade peach ice cream, at my birthday party? But I’m fresh out of Billy Beer (although I do have a six-pack of GeorgiaSemiquencentennial beer, if you’re game for 32-year-old brew that was probably pretty terrible when it was canned!) Maybe it would be safer if I hit up a friend of mine who recently opened a nice little brewery here in town, or maybe import some rum from down the road…
Even if you don’t donate, here’s a little greeting from my hometown (written by Blind Willie McTell, and made famous by some hellraisers from Macon, Georgia): This was, according to legend, written on the front steps of the Jaeckel Hotel, which has been restored and now serves as city hall.
Done.
Done.
Just for that, y’all get a link to my very favoritest version recording of Statesboro Blues. I love the guitar work on the Allmans’ version, but there’s so much esprit in this one, and Taj Mahal is just one hell of a performer.
Home made peach ice cream? I’m so there!!!
Wait, that might make me happy, and I’m a big ol’ meany grump. No, its OK because you have dogs I can kick. Err, K9 dogs that could eat my foot. Hmmmm.
JO probably wouldn’t actually eat your foot, because he doesn’t eat people food! But Pandora is the real danger: 120 pounds of lap dog, in July? She’ll either smother you or you’ll die of heat stroke!
I couldn’t help it. I just had to toss another 9 bucks in to make the amount even.
Now I’m scared of your dogs Lacunae Matata. Pandora is the big fluffy one, right? The one who will drown me in dog slobber while she’s holding me down and trying to lick my face off?
Come on Dopers. We are almost at the goal post. We can do this!!! Rah Team, GOGOGO!!!
Whoo hoo. Puts on cheer leader outfit and shakes pompoms We did it!!! We are so awesome.
Lacunae Matata runs into the field, crying and smiling.
Good on us and good for her. Tony is going to get the help he needs and she won’t be sitting up at night worrying.
Now, don’t forget, she still has kids going back to school. If y’all have gift cards for clothes and stuff, do send them to her. Or toss a few more bucks her way. 4 kids are expensive.
Thank you so very, very much, everyone! I’m literally in tears here - you guys are simply the best!
Right now, I’m using public wifi, and I’m not willing to monkey around with shutting things down on gofundme until I’m at home on a secure connection (since my banking info is tied to the account.) I’ll send the rest of my individual thanks as soon as I can, and shut down the campaign then. You guys just don’t know how very much I love this community!
Yay Dopers!
Here’s hoping it makes a meaningful dent in the bills, and helps the Matata clan!
Small donation made and link posted to my FB.