Addiction Stole Our Grandson Daniel’s Mother…

I’m sorry I screwed up for so long! I just hope that my mistakes aren’t permanent and that I’ll get to be your mommy. I love you forever and ever”.

Brianna Brandy Millard Smith wanted nothing more than to be sober and be Daniel’s mama. These are words she wrote in a journal she left for him that she called “The Love Book.” Sadly, Brianna could not remain sober. The longest she was able to stay away from drugs was 6 months.

OUR WORLD WAS TURNED UPSIDE DOWN

Brianna Brandy Millard Smith, was our daughter, and our world was turned upside down when our daughter died alone in the desert on March 30, 2014. Daniel’s mother, our daughter, was killed one evening as she walked alone along Highway 138 near Llano, CA. A semi-truck veered onto the shoulder of the road, striking Brianna and killing her instantly. The driver didn’t even know what he hit until he went back and found her body.

THIS DOES NOT HAVE TO BE YOU! And it shouldn’t be the story of another family who will suffer the loss of a loved one to addiction or domestic violence. As a family, we often ask if we did enough? That is a question that always lives with us.

Leaving a domestic violence situation is the first step. Not drinking or using are the first steps toward mending a damaged relationship, whether with a family member, partner, employer, or, more importantly, a child. Daniel’s mom was denied that chance. 

BBMS Happy Children Memorial Scholarship Fund, founded on October 6, 2018, this would have been Brianna’s 38th birthday. We will assist with toys, clothes, hygiene goods, and food.  The only requirement is a commitment to living a life void of domestic violence. For those struggling with addiction, it is a commitment to sobriety…

Brianna was always seeking sobriety to be a good mother

We have made it our mission to help as many families living in sobriety and those leaving a domestic violence situation especially, after what happened to Brianna. Every year, leading up to the two main holidays of the year, BBMS (“Brianna Brandy Millard Smith Happy Children Memorial Scholarship Fund”) collects a variety of goods to gift to families who are LIVING SOBER and Those who are committed to living a life away from domestic violence.

DONATIONS

Donations help us provide care packages consisting of food, new or gently used clothes,toys, and other products to get families through Thanksgiving and Christmas. Our goal is to bring hope to families rebuilding their lives.

The state of our economy has been hard on everyone, particularly the increase in the cost of living. Our goal is to at least match the donations we received last year, if not exceed them.

“The road to success is always under construction.”​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
Lily Tomlin​​