article_snippet: With the kids being so young and will need to be looked after until the kids are 18
article_snippet: I thought it was important for the kids to have some support. '
article_snippet: Hopefully this will mean the kids can do some nice things that will take the kids minds off losing the kids mum. '
article_snippet: Melissa added: 'The family are so proud and The family would like to thank everyone who has donated and will thank The family properly at the right time. '
article_snippet: When something like this happens, you worry about funeral costs and buying things that the kids need. '
article_snippet: The donations have lifted a weight off The family's shoulders and it's one less thing for The donations to worry about.
article_snippet: It's amazing how the community comes together at times like this. '
article_snippet: It isn't just the family who are devastated It is also other young mothers who knew Melissa from the area.
article_snippet: It has affected everyone. '
article_snippet: The family are still distraught.
article_snippet: The family are taking each day as it comes.'