On Saturday, a friend of mine and myself got together to make our first round of pillowcases. We originally got the idea from an organization called Conkerr Cancer. This is a wonderful organization. You basically just make these bright and fun pillowcases for children with cancer. Our Joyful Stitchers Ministry is going to meet tomorrow to learn how to make the pillowcases. It is our hope to put a little extra smile on their faces during the difficult trials of their lives. So I was looking for a local drop off for our pillowcases. They only have 2 locations in NC and we were really hoping to possibly do something locally. We may branch out later but for now I think we need to just get our feet wet. So I contacted our children's hospital locally and they are very excited about our project. She even said that she would let us take a tour of the children's hospital on the day of our first drop-off. I am so excited and can't wait to start making more pillowcases!
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Wednesday, March 17, 2010
First Round of Pillowcases
On Saturday, a friend of mine and myself got together to make our first round of pillowcases. We originally got the idea from an organization called Conkerr Cancer. This is a wonderful organization. You basically just make these bright and fun pillowcases for children with cancer. Our Joyful Stitchers Ministry is going to meet tomorrow to learn how to make the pillowcases. It is our hope to put a little extra smile on their faces during the difficult trials of their lives. So I was looking for a local drop off for our pillowcases. They only have 2 locations in NC and we were really hoping to possibly do something locally. We may branch out later but for now I think we need to just get our feet wet. So I contacted our children's hospital locally and they are very excited about our project. She even said that she would let us take a tour of the children's hospital on the day of our first drop-off. I am so excited and can't wait to start making more pillowcases!
Sunday, January 10, 2010
Cardboard Testimonies
Today our church celebrated its 10 years serving Christ! We had an awesome service that was quite emotional. Every person has a story. The road isn't always smooth. We hit bumps along the way and even sometimes feel like we are falling off a cliff. But one thing stands true. God will never leave us ~ We may walk away from Him but He is always there. Today our church had cardboard testimonials. I wish I had a video of ours. It was so touching. Here are a few pictures I took.....sorry they are not the best. I also included a video below of another church that did the same thing. I encourage you to take the time to watch it.
Matt's Testimony
It says...."Saved @ 12 ~ runaway @ 18........But He never ranaway from me!"
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Our Busy Weekend
It has been quite the busy weekend! It started on Friday when I came home from school with an extra family member. I just couldn't resist. A girl I work with was giving away 7 week old kittens. Our family cat is now 12 and the girls never got to experience the playful side of a kitten. And who could resist those beautiful blue eyes! So now the biggest issue is her name. We really haven't come up with one that everyone likes. So far she has been called Boo, Tippy, and Kitty. Not too original huh? We are open to any suggestions! She is such a good kitten. Sadie....the family cat isn't quite sure how to take her and won't get near her. That will be our second challenge......getting her to warm up to her.
On Saturday, I went strawberry picking with Caroline. It has been a tradition with my mom to go strawberry picking on Mother's Day weekend. Well, my mom had to work, Abby was too crabby and didn't want to go, and Mattie can't walk yet. So that left me and Caroline. We had a really nice time and each picked two flats. I forgot to bring my camera to the field but here is Caroline at home posing with her strawberries.
Mattie loved the strawberry and boy did it make a mess! It was her first fresh strawberry from the strawberry patch. I hope she can join us next year.
Today we had Parent Commitment Sunday at church. We made our promise to raise Mattie in a Christian home and teach her all about God's Word. What a special gift we've been given from God and I am so thankful she was sent to us! I remember when she was born how confusing and scary it was that she had Down syndrome. I remember praying and praying while waiting for the blood test results that she wouldn't have ds. God had a plan and it wasn't mine. I am so grateful for Mattie and I wouldn't change her for the world. She has opened our eyes to a whole new world. A beautiful world like I never envisioned. A true blessing from God!
After church, we went to Red Lobster for lunch. While waiting we took a few pictures. We took quite a few shots.......here is one of the girls.......not too bad........
And THIS is the best shot of all of us. Don't you just love that shot of Mattie? If it wasn't her then it was Caroline who kept hopping off the rock we were sitting on. I just love these candid shots! Happy Mother's Day to all those moms trying to get that perfect shot!!
On Saturday, I went strawberry picking with Caroline. It has been a tradition with my mom to go strawberry picking on Mother's Day weekend. Well, my mom had to work, Abby was too crabby and didn't want to go, and Mattie can't walk yet. So that left me and Caroline. We had a really nice time and each picked two flats. I forgot to bring my camera to the field but here is Caroline at home posing with her strawberries.
Mattie loved the strawberry and boy did it make a mess! It was her first fresh strawberry from the strawberry patch. I hope she can join us next year.
Today we had Parent Commitment Sunday at church. We made our promise to raise Mattie in a Christian home and teach her all about God's Word. What a special gift we've been given from God and I am so thankful she was sent to us! I remember when she was born how confusing and scary it was that she had Down syndrome. I remember praying and praying while waiting for the blood test results that she wouldn't have ds. God had a plan and it wasn't mine. I am so grateful for Mattie and I wouldn't change her for the world. She has opened our eyes to a whole new world. A beautiful world like I never envisioned. A true blessing from God!
After church, we went to Red Lobster for lunch. While waiting we took a few pictures. We took quite a few shots.......here is one of the girls.......not too bad........
And THIS is the best shot of all of us. Don't you just love that shot of Mattie? If it wasn't her then it was Caroline who kept hopping off the rock we were sitting on. I just love these candid shots! Happy Mother's Day to all those moms trying to get that perfect shot!!
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