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Many Notes of Thanks

September 18, 2011 by Cassie 10 Comments

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Sawyer and his buddy Kiernan

So this weekend was pretty busy with Sawyer’s first soccer game of the season, and 2 birthday parties.  Yesterday was Andi’s daughter Lily’s party (a fun Mexican theme and I am sure I will have some pics to share later!).  Today was the party of Andrew, aka Captain CORAgeous.  It was an awesome pirate adventure cruise party for one very deserving young man.  If you have followed my blog for the last few months, you know that my friend Heather, Andrew’s mom, has two other children, Grace, and Cora who is a 19 month old with Aplastic Anemia and received a life saving bone marrow transplant from Andrew on 9/2/11.  When I arrived at the party today, the first thing Cora’s daddy Jeff said to me with a smile was “Well, you have quite the following there on your blog, don’t you?”  I said, “Well, I guess so.” And he told me that he had received several checks for Cora from you, my readers.  I cannot thank you enough.   From the bottom of my heart, thank you, thank you, thank you, over and over again.  I honestly cannot put into words how appreciative I am, and how touched the family is by your generosity and prayers.

If you wanted to donate to Cora, but would rather process it online, there is now a site where you can do that.  Just click here to take you to that site.  Heather has also started a blog documenting their journey, which you can access at be CORAgeous.

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Today, Heather got Cora’s numbers, which are growing steadily in the right direction, and she is now almost at the level where survival is greatest.  So thank you again for your prayers.  There is also going to be a “Cruise for Cora” in the Baltimore Harbor on October 21, 2011.  If you are local and would like to purchase tickets, please click here.

On a much lighter note, I have received some recent blog awards and wanted to express my thanks for that!

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Kristin from Chichi Studio awarded me with the versatile blogger award!  Go check out her blog- she is super talented herself, and was the artise behind this beauty I featured a little while back!

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And another fabulous Kristen of My Covered Bridge awarded me the same award.  And she is also extrmely talented, and the artist behind this piece…
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Last for the awards, Angela and Debbie, the talented team behind Tres Chere also passed on several awards, to me and 10 other bloggers…
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And here is a glimpse into their talent!  These ladies seriously are good with color- I love their fun blog!


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These awards all require passing them on and answering some questions… I cannot narrow it down, so I am just going to answer some of the questions for some fun…
1) Name your favorite colour?
aqua
2) Name your favorite song?
I love so many, but MJ’s “What Have We Done” is a beautiful song with a beautiful message.
3) Name your favorite dessert?
easy!  Mint Oreo Ice Cream

4) What wizzes you off at the moment?

People who do not appreciate their blessings.
5) Favorite Pet?
I love Jake and Charlie, my hounds, equally!

6) Black or White?
White
7) Your biggest fear?
Losing one of my children, or dying before seeing them grow up.
8) Best Feature?
my muffin top?  or maybe my c-cups? (i am not even an a!)  he he… my blue eyes for sure.
9) Everyday attitude? 
Wake up and choose happiness.

10) What is perfection?
There is no such thing, and that is what I love about life.
11) Guilty Pleasure?
a night alone with sushi, wine, and a chick flick.

12) When you’re upset you?

 need quiet time to think and process.  Sometimes i use my angry or upset energy to clean.

And lastly, I want to thank Allison at Attic Mag for featuring my ombre dresser in a great round up!

I think I have thanked everyone I intended to!  If you feel you should be thanked by me for something and I missed it, email me!  I just said in one of my answers that I don’t like people who don’t appreciate their blessings, so I sure don’t want to be one of those people!


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Comments

  1. Michelle @ Ten June says

    September 19, 2011 at 12:54 am

    Isn’t blogging amazing?! So much care and compassion : )

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  2. Andi @ Jane of all crafts says

    September 19, 2011 at 1:17 am

    That is so heartwarming! And what great news about Cora, so glad prayers are being answered. And WHAT?! your favorite color is aqua?? ;D

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  3. Ali Richardson says

    September 19, 2011 at 2:38 am

    Thank me.

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  4. Lisa @ Turning Tables says

    September 19, 2011 at 2:53 am

    Yay for all of your awards – you totally deserve them! And yay for Cora getting better. That is such great news. I am going to follow Heather’s blog. I am looking forward to seeing the pic’s from Lily’s party 🙂 It sounds like you had a great weekend!

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  5. Carmel @ Our Fifth House says

    September 19, 2011 at 3:41 am

    Still praying for little Cora – what a sweet girl she is! You are such a beautiful person – inside and out!

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  6. Julia @ 551Eastdesign says

    September 19, 2011 at 3:58 am

    Yay for using your blog to help others! You are such a great example. 🙂

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  7. Rene says

    September 19, 2011 at 11:14 am

    You are a sweet friend Cassie. My prayers are with Cora and her continued improvement. Congrats on your award 🙂

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  8. michelle says

    September 19, 2011 at 2:07 pm

    It looks like you had a busy but wonderful weekend! I am so glad that Cora is doing well, continued prayers for her and her family.
    Enjoy your week!!
    xoxo

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  9. A Vintage Vine says

    September 19, 2011 at 3:59 pm

    I pray for Cora and her family, so happy to hear of everyone’s generosity! FYI…..number 9 is how I imagine you my friend! Thanks for sharing.

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  10. Allison says

    September 20, 2011 at 12:23 am

    Great photo of Sawyer and look how adorable little Cora is! Thanks for the update. I continue to keep her in my prayers. I’m so happy things are going well. Congratulations on your award! Loved your answers! You are a sweet and genuine woman, Cassie!

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