Thursday, June 18, 2009

My new venture...

As you all know John, Lorelei and I are members of a group called Palmetto Hearts. They have helped us tremendously with Lo and her heart issues. They give all the babies that get to PCICU at MUSC a basket called an Annabelle Basket (SEE SIDE BAR). This was one of the best gifts we received when we were there. So now my friend Shannon and I are on a new venture. We are trying to put together some baskets for the older kids that go to MUSC for heart surgeries. We need to include some comforting items, along with some entertainment as the kids are stuck in the bed, bored. The baskets would probably be for one-ish year olds and up. We are only able to work with donations as we don't have a budget! Here are some of the things we need....
* A name for our baskets
* Ideas for what should go in the baskets (we're thinking water bottles/sippy cups, blankets, socks, toys, stuffed animals, i spybags, books, stickers, crayons, coloring books, pens, journals,toiletries, craft kits, playing cards, toddler toys, match boxcars, sunglasses, beauty kits for little girls (nail polish,etc)) Any other ideas???
* And if you'd like, you can make a donation! We would love any of the above items (or if you think of something else, that works too) if you would like to give them! If you decide you do want to help, email me (jessaro77@yahoo.com) and I'll send you and address where you can send them.
Shannon and I are very excited about this new project~! If you can please donate! ( I hate to sound like a beggar but...it's for the kids!)
I will try to update later about the things going on in our lives... John's parents are in town for the week so it may not be until the weekend.

Oh, by the way, suggestions for the basket names should be given ASAP! Thanks again!

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