It’s been a very long day here filled with good news and great mitzvah opportunities. But, as the day ends we are reminded very poignantly of why the work done by The Good People Fund is unique and important.

Jeannie Jaybush who founded Seattle’s Baby Corner many years ago has suddenly found herself without the organization she created to help the many babies born in Seattle to parents who cannot provide even the most basic of needs for newborns (and older). There’s not much we can say about why Jeannie is in this position but the fact that she is undaunted and has started anew with BabyBank gives you some sense of the passion she holds for her mission and the feisty nature that is part of her persona.

With Jeannie’s reputation in the community and her willingness to step in where others won’t, it was no surprise to get her email a few hours ago…Twins were born on Christmas Eve and died at birth. The parents, with few resources could  raise only $100 of the $260 (greatly reduced) needed to cremate their tiny bodies…could we help?

Could we not? It was no surprise when the funeral director reported that the Mother cried when she was told the bill was paid.