tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6322131728733618591.post6586081121666170389..comments2024-03-28T02:47:47.525-05:00Comments on Hands, Head and Heart: Hand-in-Hand, Month after MonthMelaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16927773650999571509noreply@blogger.comBlogger62125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6322131728733618591.post-51269592163203156662009-01-08T21:59:00.000-06:002009-01-08T21:59:00.000-06:00Congrats to the winner, I didn't post in time to b...Congrats to the winner, I didn't post in time to be included in the drawing but wanted to tell you of a very worthwhile cause here in the greater Detroit area where I live. Its called Cards4Kids and it benefits Children's Hospital in Detroit Michigan. How it got started and what they do is on this blogspot: <BR/>http://rubbermaid.blogspot.com and info for mailing can be inquired at the scrappintlchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09262123245156426682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6322131728733618591.post-26994917852254763642009-01-08T21:16:00.000-06:002009-01-08T21:16:00.000-06:00What a great idea, Mel! I wonder if the Ronald McD...What a great idea, Mel! I wonder if the Ronald McDonald House could benefit from the cards. I don't have a blog, but I'd love to participate by sending cards when I can. As for postings, I'll look at everyone else's eye candy!Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08903175366203554841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6322131728733618591.post-8701071622045614842009-01-08T20:36:00.000-06:002009-01-08T20:36:00.000-06:00You just made me ball like a baby!! Isn't that poe...You just made me ball like a baby!! Isn't that poem amazing!! I am so happy to see it inspire you to do such a wonderful thing. Here are my ideas for places for cards to be sent: to the elderly, to sick kiddos, to our troops, to teachers, to law enforcement, to paramedics/firefighters/emts. I think I could go on and on, there are so many people that deserve to know how great they are!! keriannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05833608205410278603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6322131728733618591.post-6278359318935348142009-01-08T15:57:00.000-06:002009-01-08T15:57:00.000-06:00I just sent off a package of hand made valentines ...I just sent off a package of hand made valentines that will be going to a children's hospital, and our card ministry is busy each month making cards for church and community members.<BR/>tpatti@windstream.netAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6322131728733618591.post-91272839665608969162009-01-07T22:45:00.000-06:002009-01-07T22:45:00.000-06:00Terrific idea. I'll have to save my pennies for y...Terrific idea. I'll have to save my pennies for your wonderful set.<BR/><BR/>Hospice is in most cities and have many venues for a program like you are proposing. AID's programs would benefit too. I remember the impact Princess Diana made just by shaking hands with AIDs patients and that was one of the first things that came to mind when I saw your lovely "Hands" set.Jean Fitch from jlfstudiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13468465216603019767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6322131728733618591.post-56761645262161126632009-01-07T22:00:00.000-06:002009-01-07T22:00:00.000-06:00Beautiful card. I am sure this has already been m...Beautiful card. I am sure this has already been mentioned here today, but I think that the elderly and womens shelters are places that would be in need of cards.Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16593081958301526686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6322131728733618591.post-13060438162030040042009-01-07T21:48:00.000-06:002009-01-07T21:48:00.000-06:00I am watching the people's choice awards and saw t...I am watching the people's choice awards and saw the trophy. IT has your hands clasping the other on it. :) <BR/><BR/>I was like..Melanie designed the award! ;)<BR/><BR/>Well...i know you didn't. But you should have!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6322131728733618591.post-62018465836151058022009-01-07T20:14:00.000-06:002009-01-07T20:14:00.000-06:00I work at a special education school in a suburb o...I work at a special education school in a suburb of Detroit. I would love to be able to shower the staff there with cards showing them love and encouragement. Most of the teachers and support staff don't get the recognition they deserve for putting their all into working with all these students. Most of the students are severe in their disabilities. Being a parent also of a student that goes Janet https://www.blogger.com/profile/09552814690583251432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6322131728733618591.post-3729805390476066182009-01-07T20:01:00.000-06:002009-01-07T20:01:00.000-06:00The contest sounds like fun, can't wait to play. S...The contest sounds like fun, can't wait to play. SharriCSharri Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03213507394190165019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6322131728733618591.post-75204296394158664282009-01-07T19:43:00.001-06:002009-01-07T19:43:00.001-06:00There are many womens' shelters for women coming o...There are many womens' shelters for women coming out of abusive domestic situations...we have one in town (few know its location for obvious reasons) but our church often sends things there as they are often without any resources. Cards they could use for their family or children would be nice. I'm not sure if there is one specific overseeing organization; the one in our town works through Kim Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11821594634561242039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6322131728733618591.post-91093485042831470832009-01-07T19:43:00.000-06:002009-01-07T19:43:00.000-06:00Neat!Neat!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6322131728733618591.post-932353421185882022009-01-07T19:07:00.000-06:002009-01-07T19:07:00.000-06:00I have a heavy heart for children so I think a chi...I have a heavy heart for children so I think a childrens hospital like St Judes would be a great place to send cards.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6322131728733618591.post-62840593876359208572009-01-07T19:05:00.000-06:002009-01-07T19:05:00.000-06:00Wow!!!! This is such a great card. I love the co...Wow!!!! This is such a great card. I love the colors and patterns.Stephanie Niavezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05632227650738700177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6322131728733618591.post-48224553729712168202009-01-07T19:03:00.000-06:002009-01-07T19:03:00.000-06:00Being that my neighbor's grandson (6 years old) wa...Being that my neighbor's grandson (6 years old) was just diagnosed with Children's Leukemia, I think some cards for children stuck in the hospital would be fabulous.Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08687122322924877301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6322131728733618591.post-59551343203913848892009-01-07T18:41:00.000-06:002009-01-07T18:41:00.000-06:00i love the idea of cards being donated to charitie...i love the idea of cards being donated to charities. love your blog Melanie and of course i am a subscriber! lolAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6322131728733618591.post-89565964735206172192009-01-07T18:35:00.000-06:002009-01-07T18:35:00.000-06:00What a fabulous idea Melanie! So incredibly sweet...What a fabulous idea Melanie! So incredibly sweet & generous of you!! So many people out there need a little something to brighten their days! I hope to play along with some of these. I may just have to pick up that set as well - I love the Hand in Hand stamps!!Traceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09185059231731641107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6322131728733618591.post-20819823606750038832009-01-07T18:23:00.000-06:002009-01-07T18:23:00.000-06:00Wow Melanie, you are wonderful! This one took som...Wow Melanie, you are wonderful! This one took some thought for me. Military personal and their families came to mind as well as Seniors. My sister works in a Seniors Facility and often comments on how so many Seniors do not get visits or calls from their families. I think flooding them with cards to let them know someone cares would make their day.<BR/>God Bless<BR/>And on behalf of all thoseAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6322131728733618591.post-59579834854332865612009-01-07T16:30:00.000-06:002009-01-07T16:30:00.000-06:00Beautiful card, Ally. The poem is so inspiring &am...Beautiful card, Ally. The poem is so inspiring & your new challenge is such a wonderful idea which shows how BIG YOUR HEART is. Truly a talented & caring lady. Thanks for sharing so much with all of us.<BR/>Marlenemspiggy7https://www.blogger.com/profile/09010135327579317392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6322131728733618591.post-26380212104280647092009-01-07T15:14:00.000-06:002009-01-07T15:14:00.000-06:00Beautiful card! I think sending cards to nursing ...Beautiful card! I think sending cards to nursing homes would be nice.BLJ Graves Studiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00713438328434519579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6322131728733618591.post-65119060787611627872009-01-07T15:10:00.000-06:002009-01-07T15:10:00.000-06:00Great idea!!! I can't wait to see what organizati...Great idea!!! I can't wait to see what organizations you end up using.Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16619331099004723991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6322131728733618591.post-79175053020558998242009-01-07T14:41:00.000-06:002009-01-07T14:41:00.000-06:00I think sending cards to a Nursing Home would be f...I think sending cards to a Nursing Home would be fantastic. Blank cards or those with simple sentiments, so that those that are able will have something available to them to use....<BR/><BR/>Very similar to what we do for Active Duty military, which is always near and dear to my heart (we are an active duty military family serving overseas)........<BR/><BR/>The Forgotten Soldier a a wonderful Justinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03231183953598688447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6322131728733618591.post-83700168806087074022009-01-07T13:43:00.000-06:002009-01-07T13:43:00.000-06:00You are sooo sweet, loving and sharing, not to men...You are sooo sweet, loving and sharing, not to mention caring. I would love to help out. As soon as I am well again, I will help out. Oh, my, I'll have to buy the new set! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6322131728733618591.post-58390184367676371632009-01-07T11:59:00.000-06:002009-01-07T11:59:00.000-06:00For anyone who's been a caregiver for someone with...For anyone who's been a caregiver for someone with Alzheimer's Disease, you know the hardship physically, mentally and emotionally that you must endure despite all the love you bestow to your patient. I would like to mention the Alzheimer's Support Groups who could always use a little support for themselves too. These caregivers meet to share their stories, ideas and grief but also get the Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6322131728733618591.post-75950562555331948312009-01-07T11:57:00.000-06:002009-01-07T11:57:00.000-06:00How about the Ronald McDonald house? Beautiful pr...How about the Ronald McDonald house? Beautiful projects!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6322131728733618591.post-58540007676500419382009-01-07T10:45:00.000-06:002009-01-07T10:45:00.000-06:00I'm Claudia from Cards For Heroes. We send handmad...I'm Claudia from Cards For Heroes. We send handmade all occasion/holiday cards overseas to our troops to choose from and send home to their families. We'd be honored to receive cards anytime. www.cardsforheroes.org <BR/>Claudia<BR/>claudia@cardsforheroes.orgScott Franson Photographyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02662249043110788570noreply@blogger.com