Family Update -- Biological Mom of Danny, Caryn, Morgan Dies

Some of you know that the biological mother of three of our children Morgan (11), Caryn (14) and Danny (20) died tragically Friday. Her name was Celine Farrah, 42. We thank God for her giving birth to her five children, whom we have the privilege of adopting three and briefly helping raise another. Only David (23, raised with his dad and his wife who he knew as 'mom,' south of San Francisco) have we not helped raise, but we have a great relationship with this Godly young man.

Ciara, 18, was with us 9 months when the children came to us six years ago, then her dad was found and she lives with him near Sacramento.
Of those people who know, many have inquired about when they might see the kids to encourage or pray with them. They and we are very thankful for your love! Therefore, Monday night, March 1, from 6:30-8 pm there will be a drop-by visitation with Morgan, Caryn and Danny Lee -- as well as Ciara and David -- in the lobby of the Student Building @fbconcord. We pick up Ciara at the airport at 5 p.m., and it will be the first time the five of them have EVER been together. (though they've all seen each other in smaller groups).

This will not formally be a 'service' for Celine, but merely a chance for the kids to gather, have some closure, and be encouraged and comforted by friends.

Danny is living on his own and has seen Celine off-and-on the past two years. He is hit pretty hard by this.

Caryn and Morgan had not seen or talked with her for four years. Because of her age, Caryn remembers much, much more. She had great concern for Celine. She is certainly hurt but is coping well. Like Morgan, she is well entrenched with us as Mom and Dad and is grounded by that. Morgan, on the surface, appears unaffected.

David and Ciara were in contact with Celine regularly, but both are well-grounded in other families with other dad and mom's. They, too, are hurting but managing well.

Finally, pray for Ciara in particular. Her dad's wife, Hazel, has become her 'mom' over the past five years, and Hazel's life is in great danger due to a brain hemorrage. She had another emergency surgery today/Sunday. Ciara could lose two 'moms' in one week.

If you have distribution lists (Western Heights group, Fusion, etc.) feel free to forward this so the kids' friends all know.

We know schedules are complex, so don't feel obliged to come by; we just wanted to present the kids this opportunity to be loved.

Thankfully,

Victor & Judy Lee

A Somber Morgan, Danny, Caryn, taken by David in church this morning.