On August 18, 2010, one of our own Jaikuians known as Chibbigirl, gave birth. But maybe we should start at the beginning.

In July of 2008, two people met where the young woman saw the young man’s iPhone and asked about it. Numbers were exchanged, planes were caught. For two years, we on Jaiku saw Chibbi fall in love with her prince. A long distance relationship maintained by technology, determination, and true love. In February of 2010, that young couple got married with the intentions of living happily ever after. A true love story that isn’t written often anymore.

The love story has gotten complicated and this is where the birth of their dear child comes in. Known as Chibbigirl and Tankstar first on Jaiku then Twitter, Betty and Andy’s baby boy came into the world August 18. Nicholas is a cutie, and his cheeks are begging to be kissed. But Betty and Andy are having to face something that no one should ever have face. No parents should be dismissed from the hospital, without their child in their arms. Baby Nicholas is in NICU facing serious health issues, in one of the best hospitals of America. Prayers and technology are being relied for his care.

What I am about to ask of you, I’ve never asked of anybody in the entire three years I was on Jaiku and now on Twitter. Jaiku was a huge community for me and I know for many other people. A community of love, compassion, and family. We saw Chibbi fall in love and now we see her taking care of her baby. I and another fellow Jaikuian have set up a Paypal just for Betty and Andy. If we could all donate to these wonderful people, I know that it would be going to two people who need to feel some love. I know that right now, giving them another receiving blanket or diapers isn’t what is needed, but giving them something more tangible is. I feel like this is my gift to them. I am not getting anything out of this, except hoping I am doing the right thing for Betty and Andy.

For anyone who wants to donate, please sent it via PayPal to:

bettyandandytank@gmail.com

It will go directly to Betty and Andy for them to use as they need. When donating, please click on the “personal” tab and chose the “gift” option, as that will not take any portion for PayPal. Overseas people can send money to the USA, so if you are International, please feel free to give as well.

Again, this is for the two people we watched fall in love and start a family. I want to pitch in and help that family even in a little way and I hope you do as well.