I never knew that this green ribbon stood for Kidney Disease Awareness. Now I know because my dad is experiencing kidney failure. Kidney disease has fought its way to the forefront of my life as for months my dad has suffered and battled it in silence.

 First of all, my father, Henry Luvert is not known for being the “silent” type. Usually loud, boisterous, loud, fun-loving, passionate, loud—okay you get the point—loud! You see as a social justice and civil rights advocate, he has stood up for the voiceless for decades!

As a child, I remember him talking on the phone for hours at a time helping and assisting victims of racism and discrimination. Why did they call him? Because he didn’t just talk. You know there were some in our community who only talked about injustice but never put the time to help fight against it. My father, was a man of action. Those who encountered trouble and wanted something done or wanted someone to stand with them—well they called him.

​This March, my dad is blessed to have his youngest sister, Jennifer Luvert donate a kidney. She was the perfect match and on March 15, 2016 the kidney transplant will occur. I will literally owe my Auntie Jennifer so much for giving a gift of life to my father. 

One way I want to show my gratitude is by making sure all of her costs are raised for the surgery. I don’t want her to have to pay one cent—she is already giving so much! Please help me by raising $3,000 to cover all of her expenses like transportation, food, living, medical expenses.
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All I need is for 30 people to give $100. Would you be that person? If so, please go to this link to make your contribution:

​https://helphopelive.org/campaign/10490 

Thank you in advance for your kindness and generosity! To follow the campaign please LIKE our Facebook Page "Help Henry Get His Kidney": http://on.fb.me/1TTHA0v

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Each year my kids go off to camp for the week and my husband and I take a staycation. We stay at home in our quiet and clean house and enjoy the local sites without having to pay for babysitting!

What’s really cool about living in New York is that there is so much to do. You’ve got the Pocono Mountains in the North, the beaches on the Jersey and Long Island Shore, and of course Manhattan with the Broadway shows and shopping! 

I have to admit that I really am the nerd in our family. In fact, I usually have to plan fun into our family routine or it would never happen. That is why I am so happy that I married a “fun” guy. My husband constantly fills our home with laughter while playing jokes on the family or telling his ridiculous stories of childhood.
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My husband and I have been married for sixteen years and I truly believe that one of our biggest marriage secrets is prayer. We both pray to God. We give thanks for all of our blessings and go to Him (frequently) whenever we encounter a struggle.  But when we approach God, we don’t just talk.

We listen and receive the guidance and correction solicited. Our success lies in our belief that we actually need a power stronger than ourselves to help us when things get tough in our relationship. Marriage is hard work and we’ll take all the power and strength we can get. 

Meet the Murrays
My husband Bryan works for a pharmaceutical company while I work from home writing and educating our children. I usually refer to myself as a “home manager and homeschool educator” because that is exactly what I do! We have four children: Jayda, Anaya, and my identical twin boys Shaun and Jared.
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