2012 for Carter

Things have been so crazy the past couple months (every since we moved into the new house) and I have completely sucked a putting together monthly giveaways in honor of Carter. I honestly don't know if it is something that is truly in my heart to do. There is no right way to say that (or at least I can't find the words to say what I mean). I know that Tyler's way completely in favor of doing the memorial events that we did for Carter's first year in Heaven.

My question for everyone is... should I continue the giveaways and under what terms?

Should I do something else each month... make something for Carter?
Or should I just "forget" about it?

I do realize that we do not have to do physical things to keep him in our memory. We will always remember him. That is not even in question. I know the decision will ultimately be what my heart tells us to do, but I think we need a little guidance from our friends and family. "Whatever you feel is best" or "Whatever you want to do" are not things that I want to hear. If I did what I wanted to do then I wouldn't be asking for personal opinions. I really would like some opinions and some guidance through this.

It is something that I have had on my heart for a long time. It will always be on my heart.

Putting a hold on the October giveaway

I apologize a million times already that I am going to have to cancel the giveaway this month. Tyler and I are moving into our new house and things are extremely hectic... and expensive!! I hope to get back doing it soon. It is something that really helps me and brings me joy. I want that joy in my life. I am sorry for those who have already entered for the giveaway. I hope that I have no disappointed anyone. It is just going to be too hard to have one this month, especially since we won't have Internet right away. I will be sure to let everyone know when I start another one.

Thanks!!

October Giveaway

I have finally found what I want to put in for this month's giveaway in honor of Carter. I didn't find one thing though. Yeah, I found four. But whenever the winner is chosen, the winner will get to choose which one of the four items that she wants. Although it only took me two days to find something for the giveaway, it took a lot of thought. I tossed and turned all night letting it get to me. I was looking online to find gifts, I was looking everywhere. Today, I finally decided to go to Hallmark (despite my horrendous headache) and I found these four items. I could not pick just one, so again, be thinking about which one that you want.

How to enter:

Leave a comment on the blog or on the Facebook link on which item that you would be most interested in. I would like for this to be a giveaway for mother's who have lost due to miscarriage, stillbirth, or any other type of loss, but I will put that restraint on it just yet. I will save that one for March and August (Carter's months). However, if you have lost a child, and you feel like you want me to know that, you can private message me and tell me your story. Completely optional and confidential. Remember that you have to be a mother who has lost a child, an expectant mother, or have a child that is two years of age and younger.

Ornament
"Look for the angels in your life. They are everywhere."

Stone
"All the treasures of the earth cannot bring back ONE lost moment."

Dove rock
"Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you." John 14:27

Ornament
"Guardian Angels, Protect Us, Guide Us."

Side note: I will most likely use the three items that are not chosen for this giveaway in future one. I obviously am not going to reveal prices, because this is something that I am doing for someone else (you never tell a price of a gift- duh!!), but if you are wanting to get them for someone else, I will give you the price of them. 

The deadline to enter will be Friday, October 7 at 10:00pm. The winner will be announced Saturday morning.

Good Luck!! :)

"Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the Kingdom of Heaven."

-Matthew 19:14

October Giveaway Thoughts

First off, I would like to thank the 12 mothers who entered for the first giveaway in honor of Carter. It was a huge success (in my opinion). I can't wait to start working on and deliver Mrs. Chelsea Coleman her picture frame for the beautiful Miss Madilynn.

October 15th is "Pregnancy & Infant Loss Remembrance Day."  I want to do something really special this month. I do not have any friends that have lost a child after having spent time with him/her, but I know some who have had a pregnancy loss. So what I am trying to figure out is whether to have the rules set to those who have only had a pregnancy loss. My only worry about that is that she will not want to have something physical to remind her of that tragic time. I am up in the air about what to do for this one. I have been looking for inspiration.  When I get something figured out (which will have to be quick), I will post it. If there are any ideas that you have (only if you are not eligible to participate), let me know.