Operation "Care Packages for Care Givers" a Success!

All I can say is THANK-YOU!
Okay, this is a blog, so you know I will say more than that. But there have been so many moments this week that have left me speechless! (What, you didn't think that was possible?) Several moms who brought donations shared that they really didn't like Mother's Day but were happy to be able to give to another mom.

"I feel like no matter what else happens this Mother's Day, I will be happy knowing there are moms getting a little lift." 

Wow! I hadn't thought of it from that perspective. I'm thankful they shared their feelings with me.

Making the deliveries was a highlight. I wish I could have brought everyone along to feel the tangible goodness of all the contributions.

Speaking of highlights. . . here a few of the gift bags. Yes, they are glowing. How could they not with all the love that went into them from your generosity?

This little wagon at Phoenix Children's, courtesy of our guide Lynze, saved our arms from having permanent gift-bag-handle indents. 

He we are in the lobby, Judy and Alyson helped me get some last minute donations into the bags!

Lynze gave us a tour of the tremendous new building at Phoenix Children's. They have amazing services there for children and their families, including a school, a library and a Garth Brooks donated "Zone" where patients can play pool, watch movies and so much more!

The gift bags at Phoenix Children's went to moms who are with a baby in the NICU. Lynze shared how community donations like these really touch the families who receive them.

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Here we are later in the day at Banner Desert, with nurses in the Ante-Partum unit.  Twenty more gift bags went to mothers who are there waiting to give birth until they are far enough along. 

Melody Wagner & Me in the center surrounded by awesome nurses and hospital staff! The man in the group is Aaron Fritz who helped coordinate this effort on the hospital side of things.

Before we left the nurses were already delivering the bags to moms!

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Forty care packages filled with goodies, journals, and gift cards to give a little comfort and cheer to mothers this Mother's Day.

Thanks to everyone who donated, shopped, picked-up, dropped-off, shared, emailed, called and cared for this project. We were also thankful to receive support from the following local business:

Massage Envy

Paradise Bakery

Pei Wei Restaurant

Safeway