Do you remember Heather?
She guest posted back in March about the loss of her sweet boy Samuel?
If you read her post, you know that she has a beautiful heart.
If you haven’t read her post, I urge you to go now.
You’ll love it.
Promise.
I want to be Heather when I grow up.
Because even through the inconceivable, Heather found hope and joy.
And a call to action.
She started the Joyful Life Project.
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.
The Joyful Life Library Project aims to create libraries of children’s books in as many pediatric intensive care units across the world as possible. We want to inspire others to participate with us in this project, so that together we can create something amazing.
Is that not the coolest thing ever?
I’m so in love with it.
Henry’s 4th birthday was June 23rd.
Lucy & Jilly’s 2nd birthday is July 12th (tomorrow!).
In honor of my children’s birthdays, I wanted to do something meaningful in this blog space amid the photos of birthday parties and cupcake recipes….
So, I’m hosting a book drive for the Joyful Life Library…and offering you a prize package worth $300!!!
Here’s how it works:
There are currently six Joyful Life Libraries established around the country.
Heather has set up an Amazon wishlist for each location:
Buy books for the Joyful Life Library of your choice…which will be shipped directly to the hospital.
Then, for each book you buy, you leave a comment in this post.
1 book = 1 entry. 5 books = 5 entries.
The book drive will run one week and will end on Monday, July 18th…
where ONE LUCKY WINNER WILL GET EVERY. SINGLE. THING you see listed below.
THREE. HUNDRED. DOLLARS worth of amazing.
Prepare to die from the fabulous.
Maggie is giving away a $50 shop credit to Gussy Sews!
Lisa is offering a $50 shop credit to Lisa Leonard Designs!!!
Lindsey of The Pleated Poppy is offering a $35 shop credit to her shop!
Jess of Allora Handmade is giving one lucky winner a $25 shop credit for her rolled rosette goodness!
Lindsay of Paint Me a Picture is offering a State Love painting of your choice, in the colors of your choice! ($25 value)
Andrea of Knitty Bitties is offering the winner a mug rug & coffee coat of their choice ($16 value)!
Connie is offering a $40 shop credit to Circle Line Studio!
April of Funky Vintage Lovely is giving away one Keep Calm and Carry On necklace ($22 value).
Holly of Mommy Holly is offering a $10 shop credit to her shop of stamped and punched fun!
Krystina of Lollipops is offering a retro notebook & set of monogram stationary (value $20).
Wendy is giving away a copy of her hilarious book Totally Desparate Mom in your choice of print or Kindle version ($12 value).
You still there?
Have you picked yourself up off the floor?
Now, back to the book drive.
For each book you buy, you will receive an entry to the giveaway.
The more books you buy, the more entries you get.
Don’t forget to leave SEPARATE comments with the title of each book you purchased in THIS POST.
(and save your email receipt so I can verify if you are the winner)
There are some really affordable books, and as always, Amazon offers free shipping for any order over $25.
Amazon is having a promotion right now: many of the books are buy 3, get 1 free! So that’s 4 entries for the price of 3!!!!
Here is the list of amazon shops/hospitals again:
Go forth and SHOP!
Let’s make Henry, Lucy & Jill’s birthday CRAZY AMAZING this year!!!
I can’t wait to see your hearts through this very special book drive.
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#3 – Moo Baa La La La
#4 – Brown Bear, Brown Bear What Do You See?
I LOVE THIS!!
Sheep in a Jeep, sent to IU Hospital in Indiana
#2 The Goodnight Train sent to IU Hospital in Indiana
#3 Goodnight Ocean (Goodnight Our World series) to IU Hospital, Indiana
Going to Oregon- #1 BB & the Forgiving tree
# the littlest leaguer
#3 Track Stars- Thomas and friends
#4 Down at the Docks- Thomas and friends
#5 May the best engine win
#6 How do I feel (spanish)
#7 BB and the truth
#8 Curious George’s First day of school
Book #1 The Napping House – to CHOC
Book #2 – Horton hears a Who – CHOC
Book #3 Gossie and Gertie – CHOC
Book #4 Gossie and Gertie – CHOC
Book #5 Peedie – CHOC
Book #6 Jamberry – CHOC
Book #7 Guess How Much I Love You – CHOC
Seriously this is my favorite charity yet. LOVE IT
Book 1: If You Give a Pig a Pancake
Book 2: Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear?
Book 3: Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?
Book 4: Panda Bear, Panda Bear, What Do You See? (we went with a theme!)
book 1: farm animals
book 2: wheels on the bus
book 3: who says quack?
book 4: open the barn door
book 5: kiss good night
i think heather is amazing and the joyful life library is one of the sweetest, most adorable projects i’ve ever encountered. happy birthday to your little ones! and thanks for the chance to participate.
Hug – Sent to Joyful Life Library at Cardon Childrens Hospital, Arizona.
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Love & Kisses – Sent to Joyful Life Library at Cardon Childrens Hospital, Arizona
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Biscuit Wants to Play – Sent to Joyful LIfe Library at Rady Childrens Hospital, California
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Spot: Night-Night, Spot – Sent to Joyful LIfe Library at Rady Childrens Hospital, California
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The Littlest Leaguer – Sent to Joyful Life Library at Doernbecher Childrens Hospital, Oregon
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The Berenstein Bears – Kindness Counts – Sent to Joyful Life Library at Doernbecher Childrens Hospital, Oregon
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3… Corduroy, Giraffes Can’t Dance, Me and My Friend (something like that) What a great idea! To Children’s Hospital in Long Beach
giraffes can’t dance. coment #2.
me and my friend. comment #3.
Green Start: Baby Animals
love you forever by robert munsch (this is my and my daughter’s favorite; i’m so glad it was on the list). gifted to cardon children’s medical center. thanks for the opportunity! heather rules and i’m glad this post on her blog lead me to yours.
Oh how amazing – I’m in love with this whole idea!
Cookie’s Week is the first one we bought. :)
The Terrible Plop :)
The Peace Book :)
The Quiet Book :)
Last one,
Piggies
All to the AZ Hospital! Thanks so much for the opportunity. xoxo
Is Your Mama a Llama –> Arizona
Baby Panda Book –> Arizona
Goodnight moon ~ CHOC
Pat the Bunny ~ CHOC
How Rocket learned to read ~ CHOC