Burglars get away with Watsonville family's memories of Make-A-Wish...

I am so sad to read about this. Do not feel guilty Karen, we all have done this. The last kiss, the last I should have..........

I do not know you, but you are in my heart.

I was at Cape Canaveral in Florida once and there was a "make-a-wish" kid there that we showed our aircraft to. The entire time I was fighting back tears because I knew that although he was very sick he appreciated everything.

The best memories are the ones you have in your heads anyway so dont be to discouraged.
And maybe the burglars will enjoy the movies?

Oh yeah jose, cause it's the northern gang members that are all saints. Get a clue! I'm sorry for the family & hope all works out well.

Even though Sentinel Topix erased my invitation on this thread yesterday

Madame Guillotine is still open for biz and waiting for these pieces of krap.

These guys that did this to these people are just sick and wrong!!

I would encourage the File family to test their home for formaldehyde. The Sierra Club used passive ACS badges that cost $39 including lab analysis. Testing is simple and straight forward. Test the daughter's room that has recovered from leukemia.

The California Air Resources Board's report published December 15, 2009 states:

"Nearly all homes (98%) had formaldehyde concentrations that exceeded guidelines for cancer and chronic irritation..."

Summary: http://www.arb.ca.gov/research/apr/past/04-31...
Report: http://www.arb.ca.gov/research/apr/past/04-31...
Researcher's PowerPoint: http://iee-sf.com/resources/pdf/ResidentialVe...

Just this week China released a report claiming that 2.2 million children die every year from indoor air pollution. Formaldehyde is listed as a major source of chemical contamination.

The State of California Office of Environment Health Hazard Assessments recommends not exceeding 7 ppb. Studies show decreased lung function in children at 30 ppb, and increased asthma at 50 ppb. The 100 ppb concentration is an occupational limit that was developed assuming 8-hours/day; 5-days/week; only healthy adults. Children are more sensitive and spend more time in their home.

Formaldehyde can be especially elevated in homes with double pane windows, fiberglass wall insulation, lots of wooden furniture. Mositure and heat both elevate formaldehyde as well as wall with sun exposure.

If testing indicates a problem the solution includes opening windows, removing sources, sealing any unsealed pressboard (common on back of dressers, desks, nightstands, and bottoms of drawers). Fortunately, resolving the issue once identified is fairly straight forward.