In memory of Carson, whose legacy lives on!

Carson's Village is personal for me.  Please take a moment to read my story below.  It is also Carson's story, Sophie's story, Jason's story, and Jaime's story.  I am honored to serve on the board of Carson's Village and invite you to support Carson's Village with me in 2025.

I met Jason Dyke, the founder of Carson's Village, in the fall of 2021.  He and I were classmates in the Leadership Dallas Class of 2022 #BCE.  

The day I met Jason, our 11-year-old was battling a mental health crisis.  On that exact day, it had reached a critical point. She was struggling with undiagnosed anxiety and ADHD which had started to manifest itself as severe anger and suicidal thoughts.  

Jaime and I had no idea how to help her.  She was eventually admitted to a mental health facility here in North Texas.  We were devastated.  We felt hopeless.

When Jason sat down next to me at dinner that day, he asked how my day was going.  Quite the loaded question at the time.  Unknown to him, I was in a dark place.  I was sad and heart broken.  I told him my day was not going well due to a personal issue I was facing.  I explained to situation to him; he looked at me and told me Carson's story.  

Jason lost Carson to suicide at 11.  No warning signs, just the reality of finding his son dead.  This story hit me hard given the week we had just experienced.  God placed Carson's dad in front of me for that discussion at just the right time.  

Jason listened to my story and offered me HOPE.  He empathized with me and reminded me that despite how dire the circumstances were for us in this moment, Sophie still had A CHANCE.  Sophie was ALIVE.

What a powerful moment for the both of us.  

Dealing with loss is not easy.  Sometimes it can be overwhelming.  I am grateful for Jason and the team at Carson's Village for providing people in need, the direction, guidance, and support that is necessary upon the loss of a loved one.  

Thank you, Jason, for honoring Carson in this manner.  Carson is here helping each of these families during their grief and healing.

Please join me in supporting Carson's Village this year with a gift to help Carson's legacy live on.