I'm glad you all asked about her family. While her Mom and Dad were divorced a long time ago, and her Dad remarried after that, it seems that he has recently divorced. So what Mom and Dad have done for Heather is get apartments, almost side-by-side and one will take care of her needs during the day, while the other takes the nighttime. How cool is that? These are parents who love her deeply and will do anything for her. She had tons of friends who feel the same way.

If you would like to see what Heather looks like, go here http://www.cosmeticdentistryshoals.com/about/staff.php she is the first person standing on the back row on the left. Isn't she adorable?

My sister is the person sitting on the front row with her legs crossed and her hand on her leg (on the left as well).

A fund has been set up at the local bank for her and the radio/TV stations are all broadcasting (for free) where to send money. I'll let you know what kind of idea my sister Amy and I come up with. I told her we should have either a walk-a-ton, a bake/book sale and the proceeds go to Heather, or something where people can participate. Anyway, we'll see.

Thank you all for caring so much. I am so grateful for your prayers!

Both Heather and your sister are adorable.

Thanks for the update and thank God for her wonderful parents and friends. She is a very lucky girl, in so many ways.

Thanks for putting a face to her name, JJ.
Both girls are gorgeous.
She is lucky to have such a loving family and friends.
(Still praying)

Heather and your sister are both beautiful.

There is a fund for crime victims in some states. Maybe you could check that out. Sometimes a bank can help with publicity on television, etc. and will set up an account for contributions. Of course a benefit would be wonderful. If I can help, count me in.

Here is a website of sources of help to victims of domestic abuse.

http://www.three-peaks.net/annette/Abused%20Resources.htm

The program to provide free plastic surgery for victims of domestic abuse is:

http://www.aafprs.org/media/humanitarian/m_ffviolence.html

I'm sure Dianne can be of help too. And of course boomers is the site for support and prayer. I'm sure a lot of both will be coming heather's way.

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I just read this and want you to know that I am praying for Heather as well. I'll keep checking in on her progress.
Kate

How about an update JJ. Have you seen her lately?
chick

I am bringing this back up in hopes of an update. JJ? Do you have a few minutes (I know you are a very busy lady these days) to update us?