OhMyGoodness. Ya'll! I am truly AMAZED, tickled pink and moved to tears by the way you are already getting involved in Ellie's Month of Reckless Love! Particularly with the book drive . . . WOW!
Your generosity, your thoughtfulness and your words of love are encouraging my heart. I'm learning that this time of year will be indescribably difficult for our little family. Celebrating Ellie Kate's birthday, her Heaven day, those last precious moments we held her in our arms; when I focus on it, it becomes just too much. But, the way YOU are outreaching and loving recklessly is giving me faith, hope, endurance, and JOY during this holiday season!! Oh, thank you, Friends! You are breathing life into my heart - into our hearts - by remembering our Dear Girl in this way.
We have some UPDATES for our drop-off boxes, which will all be in place TOMORROW (Friday, November 15th)! That gives you plenty of time to get those books and gifts in. In fact, we've had SO many donations already, that we have added some gifts and toys appropriate for special-needs and typical children! Remember, the boxes will be taken down on December 1st in order to prepare for Ellie's Birthday Party at OU Children's.
Below is the updated list, as well as other ways to give, including how to give and receive a tax write-off. This would include giving to our Family's medical fund through Helping Hands Ministries, giving to NKH Research through NKH Crusaders and giving to OKC Hope Link - the non-profit started to love on families whose children suffer from rare, serious and undiagnosed disorders. You can't go wrong, no matter how you to choose to give in Ellie Kate's honor!
Ways to Participate in the Month of Reckless Love:
1. Donate to our book drive! All books donated will be given to chronically ill children at OU Children's Hospital during Ellie's birthday celebration on December 4th. Hit up one of our drop off boxes OR donate through our AMAZON WISH LIST, November 5th-December 4th:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/
DROP OFF BOXES:
Funky Monkey - 1401 North May Avenue, OKC
Bridgeway Church - 228 West Hefner Road, OKC
Chesapeake Energy - 1600 N. Western, OKC - located in Mike's office; call/text if you'd like to drop off (405-812-3589)
Uptown Kids - 5840 North Classen Blvd #3 (Classen Curve), OKC
Dr. Willoughby, DDS, -1222 S Kelly Ave, Edmond
Keller Williams Norman - 905 24th Avenue NW #A, Norman
Van's Pig Stand, Norman - 320 North Porter Ave, Norman
First Baptist Church, Moore - 301 NE 27th Street, Moore
To The Nines Boutique - 111 West Main St., Moore (Old Towne)
McBride Orthopedic Hospital - 9600 Broadway Extension, Edmond
2. December 1-31st: Start loving those around you in reckless ways! Give to those in need, purposefully reaching out to those who are hurting, including those with special needs and families who have lost children. Share on our page how you have loved others in Honor of Ellie Kate!
3. December 4th: Ellie's 8th Birthday! Join us at OU Children's Hospital as we throw a party in Ellie's honor. This is a way for us to love on special children who are stuck in the hospital during the holidays, much like Ellie Kate. We will have a birthday party, a reading/story time, and special crafts for the patients (time TBA).
4. December 19th: Share Ellie's story with someone you come in contact with. Post and let us know about your encounter, and also share your favorite Ellie Kate memory or story!
5. December 23rd: Ellie's Heaven Day! Post pictures of you and your family releasing PINK balloons in Ellie Kate's honor. Send messages with your balloons and be creative! This is a way to show our family that you remember our Sweet Girl.
FOR WAYS TO GIVE while receiving a tax write-off:
*Give to the Ellie Kate Project through Helping Hands Ministries - This is the family medical fund, and giving goes directly to Lucy Belle's medical costs.
*Give to NKH Crusaders and help us find a cure for this terrible disease which causes GI issues, epilepsy, extreme developmental delays, mental retardation, and more.
*Give to OKC Hope Link OKC Hope Link- - a ministry we help lead; Hope Link reaches families of children with rare, serious and undiagnosed disorders.
From the bottom of my heart; from the depths of my soul, I thank you for loving us this way and for honoring our Daughter by loving others!
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