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Stephanie Howell

reading, organizing, shopping, momming too close to the sun. Home is wherever the Army sends us.

links i love 11/12

 

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1.come listen to me on this week's paperclipping roundtable. the topic is scrapbooking military moments. the fabulous elizabeth dillow was the other guest, and i just love her. please excuse my man voice and awkwardness…that's just how i roll. šŸ™‚

 

2. thank you so much to amy perez for sending me a link to the joyful life library project. please go read about this amazing cause.

simply put:

We feel strongly that reading a favorite story to a child is an act of love that's comforting to the child and the caregiver alike, and is especially important when your life has been turned upside down because of a little one's critical illness.  As a parent of a hospitalized child, you often feel helpless because there is so little comfort and care you can offer.  Being able to sit and read a book, just like you would do at home, helps to make the entire family feel a little bit better.  Because of this we have set out to put books in as many PICU's as we possible can.

how can that NOT just warm your heart and motivate you to GIVE? i plan to add a bunch of extra books to my Christmas shopping list and i hope you will too.

 

3.Like TinyPrints on Facebook and receive a free military card to send your favorite veteran (through November 15)!!!

 

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4. love this image. more people could stand to live by this quote, don't you think?

 

that's it! i hope you have a beautiful weekend!

xoxo

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Comments

  4. That quote really hit home tonight. My dad is in Hospice tonight fighting for every breathe. In that world, inside those walls, EVERYONE knows what battle your fighting. But then you have to step outside into the world and nobody knows the heartache you’re facing. Be kind…be understanding…..be loving……you never know how much you can help with a smile or understanding glance………help someone fight their battle.

  5. Love the library idea!! I’ve shared it with all my friends on facebook. So happy to see our local children’s hospital is on the list.
    Definitely something I want to contribute to during the holiday season.