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One Hundred

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I know, I know...its been awhile.

I have been super busy with my work-for-a-paycheck- job which I purposefully don't blog about and since I haven't had time to talk about my personal, fun stuff I've been out of touch. We've had a few end of the school year activities I will share later this week since school isn't out for us until Thursday and I want to post it all at the same time.

What I am excited to share today is...

My nonprofit project It's No Monkey Business has reached over 100 moms who are loving their baby(s) in the NICU. We delivered baskets to the Joplin, Mo. NICU this weekend which made our outreach exceed 100! I am thrilled that we have been able to contribute so much in just 9 months!

We are currently supporting the Freeman Hospital in Joplin, Mo., Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, Mo. and other families by request. Our baskets have made it to families in six different hospitals so far.

While in Joplin this weekend I was able to see the baby born on Declan's birthday this year barely over one pound at birth. She was placed in the same room as Declan and my friend Karen, a RN at the hospital, told the mom that she had a special angel watching over her baby. Well, it's now June and the baby is doing well and weighing in at right under 3lbs.

It is bitter sweet going back to the hospital bringing back a flood of memories. It's been over a year now since I made that town my home. So many families have come and gone since my time there. I am glad I have found a way to give back based on my experience and hopefully make a difference in a few people's lives...

...all because of this sweet child.


6 comments:

  1. Michele
    June 14, 2009

    Congratulations on 100 baskets! That's a lot of monkey business:) I am so proud of you for starting such a big project!
    Love,
    Michele

  1. Anonymous
    June 15, 2009

    Congratulations! You wouldnt realize there are that many moms and babies in the NICU.
    Donna

  1. cancerwarriormom
    June 15, 2009

    What an accomplishment! Many talk but few actually do, you should be so proud. Congratulations!

  1. Anonymous
    June 16, 2009

    Wow! What an amazing number in just 9 months! Your story is truly so inspirational. One hundred families touched all in memory and because of one precious child that started it all! You have helped so many and should be so proud to have created and helped so many!

    Shawna

  1. Anita
    June 19, 2009

    Oh Linda, I am so proud of you! Not only did you suffer a terrible heartache and loss, you took it and turned it into a tremendous tribute and also provided love and caring to 100 moms in the form of a basket! When you multiple those 100 moms by the people they touched there is no telling how many people have been touched by Declan! I love the thought that I touched him once and he touched me forever, but he actually touched us all forever! I am so lucky to be his aunt! big hugs and keep up the great work and inspiration! Anita :)

  1. Unknown
    June 21, 2009

    I found you through Luke Sponberg's site. Our child frequents Children's Mercy (she spent lots of time there as a newborn), more than we would like. Thank you for being such a courageous soul!!!!!!! Your son is beautiful!

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