You know what I've been doing to get through it though? Memorial projects. Ornaments specifically. This is about the only way I think I'm going to make it through this season. Not only would I like to see my angel on my tree, but I would love to put her on yours too. So far, Nathan and I have materials for about 100 ornaments and each ornament seems to be costing about $2. It has been super fun for me to plan out these ornaments and they are going to turn out so beautifully. I want everyone who wants one to be able to have one, but I'm worried I might not be able to afford making more than 100 of them on our budget. I absolutely do not want anyone to "purchase" an ornament, but I have set up a donation site so that maybe you can help me put my angel on as many trees as we can. I have tried to calculate how many I need to make, but that is really hard. So many people have shown us so much love. 320 people where at her funeral, there were all our doctors and nurses, all the people who have helped us recover, friends and family who don't live in town.... I haven't even factored in shipping costs.
So if you would like to help me provide ornaments in memory of our Angel, please visit http://www.addisonriver.myevent.com/. The minimum donation is $1.00. Please do not feel obligated to give more than you can.
For all of you who would like an ornament, please don't assume I know you want one (even if I do). There are just so many people to keep track of. I am hoping to have all the ornaments ready by December 7th. My plan is distribute ornaments at church that day to those who have requested one for their family. I will also be available that day for anyone to pick up an ornament from my house (request my address personally). If you would like a block shipped to you, please provide me with your address. If you think you might be seeing me before December 7th and I have some ornaments finished, I will do my best to keep some available in my car.
This ornament making really will be very therapeutic for me and I hope that this ornament gift will be very special to you. And most importantly, don't be afraid to ask for one. I would make 1,000 if there were that many people wanting to remember my Addison on Christmas. I have never cared and will never care if you ever met me or us or her. Any amount of love you have shown is thoroughly appreciated.
Here are some of my materials so far.
With Love,
Addison's Mommy
