With a little help...

...from the friends that found Nate's birthday balloons we were able to bless the Mama's who are fighting for their children's lives at Children's Hospital Los Angeles this Mother's Day!!!!

These sweet Mama's drove an hour to meet with me and fill my car with all of their donations!  It was a highlight day to remember for sure!

Last year, my husband was out of work...and this year that is our unfortunate truth once again.  With a family of 7 living on ZERO income, I can't justify spending money to bless the Mama's who need it the most.  But...God knew our circumstance and he carefully placed Nate's birthday balloons onto the property of the sweetest Mama (75 miles away) who offered to help.  She went on facebook and shared Nate's story with her family and friends and those AMAZING STRANGERS donated items for our Mother's Day gift bags!

In fact..they donated enough items to double our highest contribution!  They bought enough (water bottles, BBW hand sanitizer, BBW lotion, Gum, Chapstick) to make 70...yes...SEVENTY gift bags!!!!!

My kids and I had purchased a handful of lotions during the after Christmas sales and found a great deal on those XL Chocolate bars so that we could make 5 of the same bags that we have made in the past.

So that makes a total of 75 -- SEVENTY FIVE Mother's Day gift bags this year!!!

I am so thrilled!  I just know how much that little gesture will mean to those sweet Mama's stuck in the hospital this Mother's Day.  Our family friends whose daughter, Katie is still fighting cancer delivered a few during their visit last week and they are going back again this weekend to deliver the rest.  I was told that when she handed one to a Mama with a cancer stricken toddler the Mama started crying and gave her a HUGE hug!  I'm telling you...this little gesture means so much!!!!

If you are reading this please join me in praying for those 75 Mama's.  Pray for healing for their children and pray for strength for them!!!

💝Also...remember that Mother's Day isn't a present-filled, brunch-loving day for everyone.  Many are struggling with the loss of a Mother or a child.  If you know anyone in this situation please reach out to them with some love and comfort this weekend.  

***A special thank you to all of those who contributed toward this!  It makes my heart SOOOOO happy!


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