Here I am, a sentimental Mama with a burden to share...
A close friend of mine and her beautiful family, 3 children (all special-needs kiddos with high needs for their health) ages 5, 1.5 and 3 years - were involved in a tragic car/train accident, they lost two of their three beautiful children a year ago on Sept, 12th in the very early hours of that morning. My son's best friend (their oldest daughter) would be turning 6 years old today (the 8th). These two dates so close together within the first year of such a loss... I simply can't fathom what kind of turmoil and pain that would be in my heart as a Mama... it pains me greatly simply as a friend. I am sure that the pain of loosing such young ones is never something that softens with time and it is hard to know how to come along a heart-aching family when I can't say anything that can ease that pain. I want to express a Mama's heart... a sister's heart, by saying in a very small way -
Your Burden Is Our Burden. You are not alone.Lisa and I are hosting a benefit auction/lottery/stocking this next week for this close friend and her family. All proceeds will go toward a trust fund for their 4 year old son who has Autism and a genetic disorder, and for a few small things for the two beautiful children that are no longer with us.
The list of giving vendors is humbling and honoring. With my deepest gratitude I want to say a resounding thank you - for caring for a family you may not know past your computer screen, for sharing your giftings, hearts and time with me in such sincerity and without any hesitation. I can't express well enough how grateful I am. Thank you and all of my heartfelt blessings to (in no particular order):
Alison of
Ah MayDena of
Ham's JamDebi of
Happy Hippy BabyCynthia of
Plum Knit Yarn SupplyLisa of
Healing PixieBerritt of
FattycakesConny of
Happy Cheeks DiapersJamie of
Jam Side UpE.V. of
Bungalow Bear and FriendsKimberly of
Beemer KnitsLisa of
SelahPlease be watching for our listings with previews up on Sunday!
**Lianne, Happiest Birthday sweetheart, you are always in our hearts.**~J
