Wow! God never fails to amaze us. We had a great turn out for the July meeting. And, because of this we were able to accomplish quite a bit together! I look forward to the monthly meeting to see who gets to come! It is a time of fellowship and working together to make a difference for the babies of ACH. What many do not realize is that this difference is not just for the babies, by having a shirt for a mother to put on her little one, you provide a very special gift. This is a gift without words that can only be experienced by the heart. And, for nurses working day in and day out in such a tough set of circumstances, you give a spot of joy and something positive and different.
There are also some other special people that are not able to attend our meetings, you have given us gifts of fabric, money, and prayers. These too are used and needed! We waste nothing because it matters so greatly to these peope to have us do this simple task. Thank you.
In this meeting we were able to complete 8 receiving blankets which will give wonderful, colorful beds for the precious babies. In addition, we completed sewing together 16 more shirts! And, last but not least, an awesome blue fuzzy cap was made! This is a lot to complete in just a few hours on a Saturday morning.
I hope that even more can join us next month. We can accomplish even more together! We meet the first Saturday of every month from 9-12 at the Jones Center.
Thank you for all that are a part of of this ministry. It will continue to be exciting and a blessing as we grow and make a difference for more and more families! You are amazing!
Monday, July 16, 2012
Friday, July 6, 2012
July 2012 Delivery Totals
We have had an amazing month giving us a wonderful delivery for the CVICU at ACH. These shirts and blankets meet all the needs for these precious babies. What a blessing for everyone involved to meet this need!
Over this last month the leadership kids of Lifesource International have been working hard at making a difference with us. They have cut out over 100 shirts and more than 40 hats! This has been done in just an hour of time each Monday morning. These kids are amazing and work hard when we are together. On their own they have found additional fun fabrics and cut out other shirts! And, because of their work we are meeting the needs of the little ones and blessing their families.
This past week we delivered quite a few items. Included in the delivery were shirts in red, white, and blue so the babies could look perfect on the 4th of July! We will have additional items to deliver later this month after our work meeting this Saturday. The beautiful cottons and flannels that have been found and donated give us beautiful items to sew. Pretty shirts and colorful receiving blankets. The receiving blankets are used as "sheets" under the babies so they have a colorful and warm bed to lay upon. It is amazing what a difference it makes to walk in the room and see the little one on a colorful bed. It changes the entire atmosphere. "Wow" doesn't give enough to explain what it means for the families in such difficult circumstances. "Thank you" doesn't say enough for all of you that contribute to this difference. May you be as blessed as you have blessed!!!
We delivered the following this past week:
20 receiving blankets
28 shirts
30 hats
4 fleece blankets
THANK YOU!!!
If you would like to work on things during the month as you have a few moments, please let us know. We will get the information/supplies to you right away! Everyone can make a difference and every bit of impact adds up to AMAZING! If you prefer to simply give, we will always use fabric donations. Fleece and flannel are the most needed. It takes 1 yard of flannel to make a receiving blanket that will fit the CVICU bed. It takes 1 yard of 60" wide fleece to make 2 blankets. We make them a little smaller so they are easier to work with in the little beds. We can cut out about 8 shirts from a yard of cotton and about 8 hats from soft stretchy knits. And, we even save the scraps! They are donated to a group that uses them to make beds for an animal shelter! Nothing you give will be wasted!
Over this last month the leadership kids of Lifesource International have been working hard at making a difference with us. They have cut out over 100 shirts and more than 40 hats! This has been done in just an hour of time each Monday morning. These kids are amazing and work hard when we are together. On their own they have found additional fun fabrics and cut out other shirts! And, because of their work we are meeting the needs of the little ones and blessing their families.
This past week we delivered quite a few items. Included in the delivery were shirts in red, white, and blue so the babies could look perfect on the 4th of July! We will have additional items to deliver later this month after our work meeting this Saturday. The beautiful cottons and flannels that have been found and donated give us beautiful items to sew. Pretty shirts and colorful receiving blankets. The receiving blankets are used as "sheets" under the babies so they have a colorful and warm bed to lay upon. It is amazing what a difference it makes to walk in the room and see the little one on a colorful bed. It changes the entire atmosphere. "Wow" doesn't give enough to explain what it means for the families in such difficult circumstances. "Thank you" doesn't say enough for all of you that contribute to this difference. May you be as blessed as you have blessed!!!
We delivered the following this past week:
20 receiving blankets
28 shirts
30 hats
4 fleece blankets
THANK YOU!!!
If you would like to work on things during the month as you have a few moments, please let us know. We will get the information/supplies to you right away! Everyone can make a difference and every bit of impact adds up to AMAZING! If you prefer to simply give, we will always use fabric donations. Fleece and flannel are the most needed. It takes 1 yard of flannel to make a receiving blanket that will fit the CVICU bed. It takes 1 yard of 60" wide fleece to make 2 blankets. We make them a little smaller so they are easier to work with in the little beds. We can cut out about 8 shirts from a yard of cotton and about 8 hats from soft stretchy knits. And, we even save the scraps! They are donated to a group that uses them to make beds for an animal shelter! Nothing you give will be wasted!
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
June 2012 Notes
What a week! The kids at Lifesource are awesome! So far they have cut out over 70 shirts and yesterday they completed 12 hats too! Now we need hands for getting them all sewn together. What a blessing to have this need.
If you have time or ability, let us know if you would like to take some of these shirts and get them sewn together. Also, JoAnn's has some of their flannel half price this week so it is a great time to pick some up. If you shop at Hobby Lobby, don't forget to use their weekly coupon. Typically it is for 40% off and you can pull it up on your phone when checking out so you don't need the paper copy! We want to make sure you are aware of little things like this so you get the most out of your blessings and efforts.
Thank you to some of you that found great deals and have picked us up fabric or have given us money to make these purchases. We are blessed and you will also be blessed for the love you have shown for these little ones. Thank you.
If you have time or ability, let us know if you would like to take some of these shirts and get them sewn together. Also, JoAnn's has some of their flannel half price this week so it is a great time to pick some up. If you shop at Hobby Lobby, don't forget to use their weekly coupon. Typically it is for 40% off and you can pull it up on your phone when checking out so you don't need the paper copy! We want to make sure you are aware of little things like this so you get the most out of your blessings and efforts.
Thank you to some of you that found great deals and have picked us up fabric or have given us money to make these purchases. We are blessed and you will also be blessed for the love you have shown for these little ones. Thank you.
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
June 2012 Updates
This ministry continues to be blessed! On Monday we got to work with the kids of LifeSource International! They are an energetic group ready to make a difference for others. During this summer they are joining with us to make shirts for the babies of ACH CVICU! With their amazing efforts, we will be able to expand our ministry to the hospitals of Northwest Arkansas quickly! How wonderful to know so many more babies and their families will be blessed because of their efforts. It will be exciting to see what they accomplish over the short months of summer. It will be just as exciting posting their updates here for everyone to see what they do.
Today a package for ACH was put in the mail and this week they will have new shirts, hats, and blankets for the babies! And, later this month another package will be on the way to them! Check out the new photos as well! Families will be blessed by you! Thank you!
Today a package for ACH was put in the mail and this week they will have new shirts, hats, and blankets for the babies! And, later this month another package will be on the way to them! Check out the new photos as well! Families will be blessed by you! Thank you!
Saturday, June 2, 2012
June 2012 Work Session Totals
It continues to be amazing how much can be done in just a few hours! Today's group was no exception. What a blessing getting to bless the lives of others. We completed things today that will allow us to get a wonderful package to ACH this week! Thank you to everyone that helps us make this possible. Some donate fabric, some money, some come and cut fabric, and some come and sew, and some work on things at home during the month. Every little bit makes a difference that adds together for an amazing impact! Today we completed the following:
21 receiving blankets
10 shirts sewn together
10 new shirts cut out
2 fleece blankets cut
This is a lot of work for just a few ladies to get done in 3 hours! Thank you!
If you would like to work on things during the month as you have a few moments, please let us know. We will get the information/supplies to you right away! Everyone can make a difference and every bit of impact adds up to AMAZING! If you prefer to simply give, we will always use fabric donations. Fleece and flannel are the most needed. It takes 1 yard of flannel to make a receiving blanket that will fit the CVICU bed. It takes 1 yard of 60" wide fleece to make 2 blankets. We make them a little smaller so they are easier to work with in the little beds. We can cut out about 8 shirts from a yard of cotton and about 8 hats from soft stretchy knits. And, we even save the scraps! They are donated to a group that uses them to make beds for an animal shelter! Nothing you give will be wasted!
21 receiving blankets
10 shirts sewn together
10 new shirts cut out
2 fleece blankets cut
This is a lot of work for just a few ladies to get done in 3 hours! Thank you!
If you would like to work on things during the month as you have a few moments, please let us know. We will get the information/supplies to you right away! Everyone can make a difference and every bit of impact adds up to AMAZING! If you prefer to simply give, we will always use fabric donations. Fleece and flannel are the most needed. It takes 1 yard of flannel to make a receiving blanket that will fit the CVICU bed. It takes 1 yard of 60" wide fleece to make 2 blankets. We make them a little smaller so they are easier to work with in the little beds. We can cut out about 8 shirts from a yard of cotton and about 8 hats from soft stretchy knits. And, we even save the scraps! They are donated to a group that uses them to make beds for an animal shelter! Nothing you give will be wasted!
Monday, May 7, 2012
May 2012 Work Session Totals
We are such a blessed group! With the time of the year, there is a lot going on so our group was a little smaller. However, still extremely successful! We have many items finished and prepared to go to ACH and there are a lot more that will be completed and taken! Thank you to those at the meeting and those that work during the month to make a difference for these little ones and their families. There are just no words for the blessing you give. Here are our totals of what we have ready to finalize for delivery (many of these items are already done)!
11 fleece blankets
8 receiving blankets
18 hats
25 shirts (with linings)
This is quite a bit of work to happen in just 3 hours together!!!
If you would like to work on things during the month as you have a few moments, please let us know. We will get the information/supplies to you right away! Everyone can make a difference and every bit of impact adds up to AMAZING! If you prefer to simply give, we will always use fabric donations. Fleece and flannel are the most needed. It takes 1 yard of flannel to make a receiving blanket that will fit the CVICU bed. It takes 1 yard of 60" wide fleece to make 2 blankets. We make them a little smaller so they are easier to work with in the little beds. We can cut out about 8 shirts from a yard of cotton and about 8 hats from soft stretchy knits. And, we even save the scraps! They are donated to a group that uses them to make beds for an animal shelter! Nothing you give will be wasted!
I look forward to seeing you on June 2 at the Jones Center! Have a month of blessings!
11 fleece blankets
8 receiving blankets
18 hats
25 shirts (with linings)
This is quite a bit of work to happen in just 3 hours together!!!
If you would like to work on things during the month as you have a few moments, please let us know. We will get the information/supplies to you right away! Everyone can make a difference and every bit of impact adds up to AMAZING! If you prefer to simply give, we will always use fabric donations. Fleece and flannel are the most needed. It takes 1 yard of flannel to make a receiving blanket that will fit the CVICU bed. It takes 1 yard of 60" wide fleece to make 2 blankets. We make them a little smaller so they are easier to work with in the little beds. We can cut out about 8 shirts from a yard of cotton and about 8 hats from soft stretchy knits. And, we even save the scraps! They are donated to a group that uses them to make beds for an animal shelter! Nothing you give will be wasted!
I look forward to seeing you on June 2 at the Jones Center! Have a month of blessings!
Monday, April 16, 2012
April Work Session Totals
We had a productive meeting on April 7th! Thank you so very, very much for all of you able to attend. One of the items that takes the longest amount of time is cutting out the little shirts. With the group we had, we got a lot of those ready to sew over this month! Here are our totals. As you will see, the group was very busy!
25 receiving blankets cut
10 receiving blankets completed
13 hats cut
14 shirts (with linings) cut
4 fleece blankets cut
With this great start, we will have a nice delivery again for the CVICU at ACH! We have shirt patterns cut out and available for you to take home with you. If you would like one of these, please let us know and we will get it to you! We will post the delivery totals at the end of the month once we have taken the items to them. If you would like items to work on during the month, please let us know. See you again this next month!
If you have the opportunity or ability, we are in need of fleece and flannel. Thanks to some generous people, we have cottons for the shirts ready to go. We have truly been blessed by these donations and can truly impact the lives of the babies and families because of you. Thank you.
25 receiving blankets cut
10 receiving blankets completed
13 hats cut
14 shirts (with linings) cut
4 fleece blankets cut
With this great start, we will have a nice delivery again for the CVICU at ACH! We have shirt patterns cut out and available for you to take home with you. If you would like one of these, please let us know and we will get it to you! We will post the delivery totals at the end of the month once we have taken the items to them. If you would like items to work on during the month, please let us know. See you again this next month!
If you have the opportunity or ability, we are in need of fleece and flannel. Thanks to some generous people, we have cottons for the shirts ready to go. We have truly been blessed by these donations and can truly impact the lives of the babies and families because of you. Thank you.
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