Hello Everyone! Here's a few things to know NOW!

Hello Everyone!


We are so blessed that you want to be part of the Megan and Family Community! This will be the "go-to" place for schedules and updates.

Here are a few answers to help!


*Celebration: Baby James was born on Friday morning by C-section; he weighed 6lb 14 oz. Mom and baby are healthy and well.


*funeral: Wednesday, November 30th, at 1pm at Antioch Community Church at 20th and Waco Drive. (505 N. 20th St., Waco, TX, 76707)
After Brandon’s funeral service, there will be a reception/visiting for family and friends at Kathy Wise's house, 1825 Washington.

After service, please remember to sign the photo book with memories and stories of Brandon.

HOW TO HELP NOW::


1. Pray for Megan and for the Monnich family

2. Bring a meal. If you did not receive the meal plan e-mail, contact Allison Allen at ahambyallen@gmail.com and click on http://www.takethemameal.com/ (last name: Monnich, password: food)
Please note that drop off location for food is not at Monnich’s house, but just around the corner at Allison and Kirk Allen’s house. (SEE BELOW ABOUT ALLISON'S INSTRUCTIONS)

3. Visit Megan. Call first. Home 254.399.0059 and cell 254.366.1453

4. Make a donation to the Monnich Children's college fund at Educator's Credit Union (501 W. State Hwy 6, PO Box 20728, Waco, TX 76702). The account is under Megan Monnich and is marked as Monnich Children as well.

5. Send a gift card for places Megan shops: Wal-Mart, HEB, Old Navy, Starbucks, Target. Try to think of things that Megan will always need, ie. baby wipes. NOTE: *Megan is using cloth diapers.*
Megan's mailing address is 707 N. 13th, Waco, TX 76707

6. Send notes of encouragement now and throughout the coming year; consider choosing a day of the month and sending encouragement monthly for a year.

7. Pick up Elijah and take him to the park, zoo, Mayborn, etc.

8. Not that Megan is incapable of swinging a hammer, but hey, if you have the urge to do some "around the house" keeping: yard work, trash pickup, maintainence, and other "masculine" tasks, please come by and help. It is those thankless jobs that mean the most.


Notes from Allison Allen . . . (courtesy of Take a Meal website)"Please note that meals will be delivered to my house (Allison) at 611 N. 14th Street. A hot & cold cooler will be available on my back porch for drop off so there's no need to coordinate an exact drop off time with me. Just pull in the back driveway that faces Barron. Megan lives just around the corner from my house so if you want to visit her when you deliver the meal just call her ahead of time at 399-0059.

Please plan to make food for 2 adults and 3 yr. old Elijah, as Megan's mom will be staying with her for awhile. And no one has any food allergies. "

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We all loved Brandon dearly and now surround Megan and the boys with love and prayer.
Below is Brandon's obituary for Wednesday's service. There will be a shorter version for the Trib on Monday.

June 4, 1970- November 24, 2011
Brandon Frederick Monnich, husband and father, passed away Thursday, November 24, 2011. Funeral services will be held at Antioch Community Church at 1 pm, Wednesday, November 30, 2011. Brandon was born in Biloxi, Mississippi, and spent his early years participating in numerous sports. He attended the University of Nebraska studying Education. Brandon was a devoted father, coach, and community member of Waco, Texas. He was a passionate teacher and coach at Brook Avenue where he met and pursued his lovely wife Megan. Brandon most recently served as educator and coach at St. Louis Catholic School. Brandon was loved and adored by his students and he impacted them with his love, kindness, and sense of humor.
Brandon’s many friends and family members will remember him as a joyful talker and skilled listener who constantly reached out to people. Brandon walked through life with people and helped them with their journeys and struggles; he also celebrated their triumphs. He was a truly devoted friend, father, and husband.
Brandon is survived by his wife of 8 years, Megan Monnich, sons Elijah, James, Aaron, and daughter Stormy. He was also the father of the late Isaac Monnich; Brandon also leaves behind Jane and Fred Monnich, his devoted parents, his sister Heidi Botkin and husband Brad, his brother Andy Monnich and wife Melissa, mother-in-law Jane Collier, sister-in-law Misti, nieces Samantha, Kristina, Mia and nephews Michael V., Alex, Josh, Michael, and Matthew.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a college fund for his children at Educators Credit Union, 501 W. State Hwy 6, PO Box 20728, Waco, TX 76702.