Haiti By Hand

good people doing something

"All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good people do nothing."

{ edmund burke }

Thank goodness for good people.  And speaking of . . .

. . . stop by Amy's blog for pics from her recent trip to Haiti.  Her team passed out wheelchairs and hugs to amputee victims.  I'm looking forward to hearing more about her team's experiences.

(oh and she has a really pretty blog and shop...you should go see.)

in giving

As St. Francis said "it is in giving that we receive".

And dear Sue at My Arts Desire is hosting a very generous giveaway that you'll want to check out.  If you visit her beautiful blog and leave a comment, you could be one of three winners.  The prize?  A $50 gift certificate for the Haiti by Hand etsy shop.  What with Mother's Day coming up and all (hint hint!).

Sue, thanks so much for this fantastic and meaningful idea.  Click here to go directly to Sue's blog.

Grace to you.  And peace.

Rebecca

shop highlight: petite nesting boxes

Our etsy shop will have some lovely new additions today, ones you will not want to miss.

Amy of Inspire Co, Linda (fancyLinda) and Lynn recently participated in a petite nesting box swap over at Heather's blog, the Speckled Egg.  And each of these sweet ladies have contributed one of their boxes to help the ladies in Haiti.

Each little box is full of the most amazing little tidbits and creative findings.  The tiniest of treasures helping in the biggest of ways.  I love this.

take a class and help haiti

The talented instructors over at My Creative Classroom are hosting a 'help Haiti' class session that will be a smorgasbord of techniques by 10 different terrific instructors...all in one great online class!  Here's a peek at some of the techniques being taught in this class offering . . .

Class begins April 27.  Please consider signing up for this buffet of classes.  It's a great way to give to yourself and Haiti at the same time.  Sincere thanks to the girls at MCC for their willingness to contribute in this way.

Happy Thursday to each of you!

they are all ours

So many cards and letters from you to give me encouragement and to prod me on in this adventure that has taken over my life.  A recent one from Gwen with the most precious of quotes that I hope she will not mind me sharing with you . . .

"Somewhere children dance to the joyous music of life,

and elsewhere they only cling to existence.

They are all ours."

{ laurie kohl }

And hearts from you!  So many beautiful hearts, these two are recent ones that I cherish.

I am fervently trying to not get lost in the busy-ness of all this.  To take a breath and remember why I first began this journey.

Love.

That's why I began it.  And when I remember that, I have new strength to focus on the dear girls in Haiti.  They are deserving of everything we can do for them.

They are ours.