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I received a request to take part in a blog hop and card drive and as soon as I read it I felt grateful for an opportunity to use my blog to help spread the word and love for Jaimie Cates. I hope you will want to participate in this opportunity to bring hope and blessing to a precious 11 year old girl. Here's her story from those who are asking for our help... Please join us!
"On October 4th,
4 teenagers armed
with knives broke into a home in a small town in New Hampshire. Alone
and sleeping inside were a mother and her 11 year old daughter. These 4
boys broke into this home with the intent to rob and kill anyone
inside. They stabbed the mom, Kimberly Cates, to death and left her
daughter,
Jaimie, for dead in their driveway. It
was a completely random act, their home was chosen only due to its secluded
surroundings."
Our
hope is that everyone hopping around today will stop for a moment and
think about Jaimie and her father and what life must be like for them
now. One moment in time has changed their lives forever. We are asking
that everyone reading this message please take a moment to make a card
and send it off to Jaimie. You can make something very simple or much
more involved, but please share some words of hope and love and let her
know that people do care and want the best for her. Please send your
card to the address below:
My card for Jaimie says, "Here's some love to keep you warm" and features cute and cuddly critters in cheerful colors. I hope you're inspired by her story to make your own to send to her. Come and see what many artists have created to encourage her. Can you imagine Jaimie receiving all these beautiful cards?
READY for the BLOG HOP?
If you have arrived at my blog from Lydia's blog, please continue on to see Kimmi's creation at Poppy Petal Designs. If you are just finding the blog hop, you will need to begin HERE. For more information about Jaimie, THIS blog has been created.
Check back to my blog on Friday for supplies and info about today's card.
PHEW! That was all a mouthful. Thanks for letting me share this opportunity with you! Please leave a comment to say hello as you come by today. Thanks in advance for giving of yourself by making cards and lifting up prayers to our heavenly Father for dear Jaimie.
What a horrible tragedy. But that is a beautiful card.
I certainly hope all the hard work you put into that helps her know that we are sending prayers to heaven for her and her father.
Posted by: Juanita | November 02, 2009 at 10:10 AM
Being a participant in the blog hop, I am just hopping around to see all the lovely cards the participants made. Jaimie is really going to be touched!
Posted by: Terry Oulboub | November 02, 2009 at 11:06 AM
Cindy this card is so so sweet- full of personality and obvious attention to detail! Thank you for sharing the heart-wrenching story of this family. My heart goes out to them!
Posted by: Kristin Moore | November 02, 2009 at 11:07 AM
A Gorgeous card for Jaimie. x
Posted by: Jenny Davies | November 02, 2009 at 11:22 AM
Hi Cindy!! What an adorable card!! I love these images and your layout is beautiful!! So glad to be participating in this blog hop with you!! Thanks for your support!! HUGS
Posted by: Vicki (basement stamper) | November 02, 2009 at 12:28 PM
What a great card... The colors are perfect.. The polar bear is so cute!
Posted by: Danielle | November 02, 2009 at 12:51 PM
Beautiful card. I love the bright cheerful colors. I am so glad that I am part of this amazing blog hop :-).
Posted by: Micki | November 02, 2009 at 12:55 PM
What a sweetest card!!!
Posted by: Tanya | November 02, 2009 at 12:55 PM
A fabulous card!! I'm sure she'll love it...and I hope these help to bring a huge smile to Jaimie's face xx
Posted by: Lydia | November 02, 2009 at 01:05 PM
Fantastic card Cindy! Love those sweet images and the beautiful snow accents. Thanks so much for joining us in the hop today! :)
Posted by: Denise Lynn | November 02, 2009 at 01:10 PM
this is adorable!!
Posted by: Elizabeth S. | November 02, 2009 at 01:16 PM
This is sooo cute. Glad to see I am not the only one who didn't use black and pink... lol
Posted by: Penny D. | November 02, 2009 at 01:45 PM
Gorgeous card :-) very cute ,,, I am sure Jaimie will love this :-)
Luv
Lols x x
Posted by: Lorraine A | November 02, 2009 at 01:51 PM
What a wonderful card for Jaimie. I read about this at the forum I belong to. This is such a tradgedy....Hugs,michelle
Posted by: michelle | November 02, 2009 at 01:59 PM
God Bless you all are great my card went out today Hugs Sarah
Posted by: Sarah ketchum | November 02, 2009 at 02:25 PM
Oh this is so cute ... it's sure to put a smile on Jaimie's face!
Posted by: Darlene (akronstamperdpk) | November 02, 2009 at 03:17 PM
WHat a fantastic card!!
Posted by: Tracey | November 02, 2009 at 04:42 PM
I love the way you "glittered" this! My prayers go up for this little girl!
Posted by: Ruth Ann | November 02, 2009 at 06:29 PM
Very cute card!
hugs,
Gini
Posted by: Gini Cagle | November 02, 2009 at 07:49 PM
Great card!
Posted by: Kim | November 02, 2009 at 08:28 PM
This is so sweet! What a nice, different idea for Jaimie! Glad to be a part of the hop with you!
Janna :)
Posted by: Janna | November 02, 2009 at 09:23 PM
Hello Cindy - what a gorgeous card for Jamie, I love that adorable image - I am so thrilled to be part of this amazing expression of love for Jaimie with stampers like yourself! Thank you for 'Spreading the Love!' God bless you!
Posted by: Lovely Linda | November 02, 2009 at 10:20 PM
Such a fun beautiful card. I made one tonight to send off tomorrow.
Posted by: Mary Demmons | November 02, 2009 at 11:21 PM
Wow, this is just awesome!
I'm sending mine today.
Posted by: Mimiko | November 03, 2009 at 05:50 AM
Hi Cindy, love your card - the snow looks fantastic!
Posted by: Sharon | November 03, 2009 at 06:47 AM