The Passing Months

Forgive me friends, but it's been many months since my last post. We ARE still here though!

For those of you who don't know, my attention has been on my baby girl, Yvette, who is now almost 3. Sick with high fevers and seizures for the past year and a half, I think we are now close to a diagnosis. We're working with wonderful doctors (who have just run a gamut of tests) and we're patiently awaiting results. We should have the answers, and a plan, by her next apt Nov 3rd. I'll keep you posted.

We've had a few hospital stays. And on them, she was donated a couple of stuffed toys and a hand made, child-sized quilt. It made me think about what we are trying to do here. It also felt wonderful receiving something someone had put so much time and love into. I want to be a part of creating & giving that special personalized gift to another child as well.

I also saw how sad and scared she was, and how hugging her dolls from home gave her comfort. This comfort is needed by so many children out there and I wish we could share so much more.

HELP NEEDED

Among us are many children that are in desperate need of comfort and emotional support. Children who need to know someone has been thinking of them, and that someone has taken time out - especially for them. Our little stitching group would like to give these children something to hold onto through difficult times. So far, we have already been able to give new teddy bears to 50 loving & deserving kids (the pictures are also in my fb photo page - have a look!)

Currently we are working with a fabulous company that has very generously given us 50% OFF OF THE WHOLESALE PRICE for BEAUTIFUL 13" - GREAT QUALITY BEARS!!! Because of the awesome low price, we need to order a minimum of 50 bears at a time. So, in short, $4.20 is what is needed to make one child smile. If you are able, and would like to support our cause, any donation in any amount is very much appreciated.

We are a very strong group, but alone this has taken us much longer to do. Please help us to reach many more children, more quickly.

Thanks so much from our little flickr group (link and address are to the right!)

Love To All,
<3 donna