For Traci Cromwell, Joy Came In 3's
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For Traci and her husband Steve, “Joy in 3’s” came with the birth of their triplets, Matthew, Katie, and Alex. That was big news not only amongst family and friends in Spokane, but across the country as well. In their quest to seek out good wholesome news, the Today Show documented the story and aired it nationwide. And, coincidentally, the Today Show hosts had the same first names as the famous Cromwell triplets! What fun that was, and what a great beginning for what was destined to become a truly wonderful family.
Yes, joy came in 3’s, but with this suddenly large new family, the demands and trials and tribulations of family life would now come in triplicate. And the expenses! Both parents would have to work full time jobs in order to make ends meet. Yet, in their typically positive style, Traci and Steve embraced the many challenges and established a family legacy of love and integrity. That provided a good foundation for the triplets to grow into the remarkable young adults that they are today. Actually, anyone who has ever met this family might say that joy came in 5’s, because they are all so much fun to be with and each one of them has a way of making your day a little brighter.
Sadly, however, in contrast to all that was bright and good in the Cromwell family, darkness lurked nearby. On August 25, 2018, with family at her side, Traci died of complications associated with non-smoker lung cancer. Traci had known that she was in for the fight of her life, and one final wish she had was to see her children graduate from high school. She didn’t quite make it; they will be seniors this year.
Traci Anne Cromwell was only 49, and death claimed her way too soon. Although she will live on in her children, her husband, and all of us who knew her, it is a heartbreaking loss. And with that comes the loss of a primary income. There will now be unpaid medical expenses, funeral costs, unexpected bills, and then all the usual expenses that never go away while raising a family. How do you measure that in dollars, or assign a number to it? We don’t think you can. So, as a compromise, we are setting a goal of $9,999. That amount represents $3,333 for each of the triplets and aligns with the spirit of “Joy in 3’s”. If you wish to donate, you can carry that spirit forward with a donation that is a multiple of 3; e.g., $3, $6, $9, $33, etcetera. But really, any donation in any multiple will be greatly appreciated. The money will be used for expenses, such as those mentioned earlier in this paragraph.
Many have expressed a feeling of helplessness and uncertainty about how to support the family after the loss of their wife and mother. We hope our GoFundMe page will give you an outlet to help, and that you will find comfort in having done so. Thank you for reading our story and for caring.
Yes, joy came in 3’s, but with this suddenly large new family, the demands and trials and tribulations of family life would now come in triplicate. And the expenses! Both parents would have to work full time jobs in order to make ends meet. Yet, in their typically positive style, Traci and Steve embraced the many challenges and established a family legacy of love and integrity. That provided a good foundation for the triplets to grow into the remarkable young adults that they are today. Actually, anyone who has ever met this family might say that joy came in 5’s, because they are all so much fun to be with and each one of them has a way of making your day a little brighter.
Sadly, however, in contrast to all that was bright and good in the Cromwell family, darkness lurked nearby. On August 25, 2018, with family at her side, Traci died of complications associated with non-smoker lung cancer. Traci had known that she was in for the fight of her life, and one final wish she had was to see her children graduate from high school. She didn’t quite make it; they will be seniors this year.
Traci Anne Cromwell was only 49, and death claimed her way too soon. Although she will live on in her children, her husband, and all of us who knew her, it is a heartbreaking loss. And with that comes the loss of a primary income. There will now be unpaid medical expenses, funeral costs, unexpected bills, and then all the usual expenses that never go away while raising a family. How do you measure that in dollars, or assign a number to it? We don’t think you can. So, as a compromise, we are setting a goal of $9,999. That amount represents $3,333 for each of the triplets and aligns with the spirit of “Joy in 3’s”. If you wish to donate, you can carry that spirit forward with a donation that is a multiple of 3; e.g., $3, $6, $9, $33, etcetera. But really, any donation in any multiple will be greatly appreciated. The money will be used for expenses, such as those mentioned earlier in this paragraph.
Many have expressed a feeling of helplessness and uncertainty about how to support the family after the loss of their wife and mother. We hope our GoFundMe page will give you an outlet to help, and that you will find comfort in having done so. Thank you for reading our story and for caring.
Organizer and beneficiary
Gary Benton
Organizer
Lacey, WA
Steve Cromwell
Beneficiary