EMERSON JULIETTE GRAHAM MEMORIAL FUND

Emerson Juliette Graham, born August 14, 2008, passed away peacefully in her parents' arms on August 16, 2008. Only two days old, Emerson will live in our hearts for eternity. Her soul fills our broken hearts with joy and peace and love.

A few days after Emerson passed, the family was sitting in the backyard enjoying a late summer evening. As the sun began setting and a calmness in the air comforted us, a Great Horned Owl flew over the roof, between us, barely skimming the fence and landed upon the roof of a neighbor. She looked down upon us, strikingly observant. Frances exclaimed, "Hi Emerson," knowing her spirit was among us. The Great Horned Owl is believed to be the messenger of change and new cycles, such transitions being a fundamental cornerstone of new life.

Emerson’s short time here on Earth has forced us to approach life in a different manner. Everyday moments are more special with each passing day – a cool breeze, a sky filled with stars, green grass, a drop of rain. Overwhelmed by the question, "Why?" we must ask ourselves instead, "What is best in your life?" This leaves us with another question, "Should we live today as if it is our last, or should we live as if we’ll live for eternity?" We look forward to engaging friends and family in answering these questions as we move forward.

This fund has been established to receive funds in honor and memory of Emerson. Although she will not be able to jump in puddles, sing in the rain, catch a firefly, live her dreams, we hope to honor Emerson and pass this inspiration along to others.

Donations to the Emerson Juliette Graham Memorial Fund will be passed along to organizations that support these unfulfilled dreams, allowing others to seize the moment – Carpe Diem.

Spread your wings and fly away
No one can hold you back now, baby
Follow your heart, it knows the way
So spread your wings and fly now, baby
Fly fly fly...
Do not stand at my grave and weep
Do not stand at my grave and weep, I am not there, I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glint on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you wake in the morning hush,
I am the swift, uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circling flight.
I am the soft starlight at night.
Do not stand at my grave and weep.
I am not there, I do not sleep.
Do not stand at my grave and cry.
I am not there, I did not die!

-- Mary Frye (1932)

 

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Fund Administrators:

• Marisa Bueno
• Frances Graham

 

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Donations:

All donations to the Emerson Juliette Graham Memorial Fund (a division of CHARITYSMITH) are tax deductible in accordance with federal tax laws. Donations can be made using one of the following secure methods:

• By mail: send your donation check payable to:
  Emerson Juliette Graham Memorial Fund
  c/o CHARITYSMITH Nonprofit Foundation
  PO Box 10750, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110


• At Wells Fargo Bank: donations can be deposited directly to the Emerson Juliette Graham Memorial Fund. For account information, please contact CHARITYSMITH at 800-276-6546.


• Gift Card: Donate in honor of someone and we will mail a gift card directly to your family, friends, or business associates telling them you’ve made a donation in their honor. Make a Donation

• By phone: donate with a credit card by calling our office at 800-276-6546.
• Online: donate with a credit card or your PayPal/Google Checkout account by clicking one of the links below. Please note: PayPal deducts a small transaction fee from each donation. CHARITYSMITH is a Google grant recipient, and Google Checkout does not deduct a transaction fee.

• Thank you for your tax-deductible donation to CHARITYSMITH's Emerson Juliette Graham Memorial Fund.

• You will receive a receipt by mail within one month of your donation.

  This memorial fund is established as a division of CHARITYSMITH Nonprofit Foundation EIN 87-0636433. CHARITYSMITH is dedicated to the creation and governing of memorial endeavors. All donations are tax deductible in accordance with federal tax laws.  If you have any questions regarding this donation or memorial fund, please contact CHARITYSMITH at your convenience.