I did not know her personally, but I know her now.
She stood behind me once in Micheal's and she was holding a whole bunch of things...I bet she was getting supplies for the first Joy Jars...
I wish I would have known what she was doing...
But I know now, and when you know better...you do better.
One night, in our jammies, my friend & I "Ding Dong Ditched" Jessie and left a big glass Joy Jar of love, prayers and wishes from many women to bless her with some JOY like she was doing for so many others. They did not know us...They did not have to know us...but I believe they knew....and when they knew better...they did better...and are now doing
AMAZING THINGS...life changing..history making...heart strengthening things.
Again, you know when you just "know"
I never got to experience Jessie's silly side, but I know that she would have made me laugh and I know that we would have made her laugh at how silly we were and how much fun we had to bless her with a little something..at night..in our jammies!I did not know her before she went to be with Jesus, but I know her now.
You know when you just know...
I know.
I know what kinda of girl she was and what am impact she has made on my life...more like a footprint, a constant reminder to NEVER EVER GIVE UP.
It is so similar to faith...
You just know.
So what is one to do, when there are SO..MANY..LITTLE...KIDS with cancer? No, not just little kids, big kids, too....
Reach out, share, inspire, remind and enfluence others to spread Joy.
To do better...
To make a difference....
This morning on FB, Jessie's daddy posted that a donor has offered to give The Jessie Rees Foundation $25,000 on December 25th if her FB page gets to 250,000 likes!
and I immedialty, like many many others said, BRING IT ON...we can do this...and then I knew.
I remembered that I have something very special that my mother-in-law made me to auction off in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which reminded me of this..
Cancer is cancer, yound or old..and it SUCKS.
so here is the challenge for you...and your friends (because you need to share this with everyone!) I have this beautiful 52" x 67 1/2" handmadewith LOVE brown, pink & turquoise quilt that is covered in butterflys, flowers and words of hope & strength.
and I am willing to give it to one of you, my blog and Facebook friends...(and your FB and Blog friends that you share this with)
All you need to do is go to Jessie's FB page here:
https://www.facebook.com/JessieReesFoundation
and click "LIKE"
Then come back here and leave me a comment including YOUR NAME AND EMAIL ADDRESS.
On December 1st, I will throw all of the names in a BIG HUGE BOX (because I know you will all do this) and I will ask Jessie's Daddy to draw a name and this beauty will be yours:
We are better together...
Let's do this !!!
Ohhh this is awesome! If I could LOVE her page I would!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE! (and beautiful quilt too! :) )
Posted by: Courtney Walsh | October 25, 2012 at 07:16 AM
Gave me chills... how wonderful... let's do this is right! I was number 152,449...
Sandi Tygar
atygar@yahoo.com
Posted by: sandi | October 25, 2012 at 07:21 AM
Your beautiful heart inspires me <3 I love you friend!
Posted by: Ambrosia C. | October 25, 2012 at 07:22 AM
I'm sending people!!! What a beautiful idea!! You are so amazing. XOXOXO
Julie Sathoff
julie.sathoff@gmail.com
I "Liked" and LOVE NEGU!!!
Posted by: Julie | October 25, 2012 at 07:25 AM
Done and glad to do it...
Linda St Myers
Lstmyers@cinci.rr.com
Posted by: Linda St Myers | October 25, 2012 at 07:27 AM
done and done! LOVE THIS! praying for sweet Jessie's family and I'm confident her legacy will have a lasting, Kingdom-growing impact on this world! love your heart and your talent, Stephanie! be blessed today, friend! :)
Jen Crane - jenifer_crane@hotmail.com
Posted by: Jen Crane | October 25, 2012 at 07:29 AM
Praying for a MIRACLE! I BELIEVE in MIRACLES!
Posted by: Darlene | October 25, 2012 at 07:29 AM
Well, I have tears in my ears after reading your post, and going to "like" her facebook page. Kudos to you for letting us know about this awesome story. We ALL need to do more to make a difference!
Posted by: Michelle | October 25, 2012 at 07:32 AM
Wow. What a beautiful story and awesome thing for you to do in her honor. I am in tears. I would LOVE to have the quilt, but more than that....this REALLY motivates me.
Starr Morrow
starrteacher@yahoo.com
Posted by: Starr Morrow | October 25, 2012 at 07:34 AM
God bless the willing donor ... and all those that are willing to give of themselves.
Posted by: Erika | October 25, 2012 at 07:34 AM
this is a wonderful cause that brings us all together... Thank you dear friend.
http://www.leosland.info
Posted by: leo Valenzuela | October 25, 2012 at 07:35 AM
What an amazing letter from her daddy.............Stephanie thanks for being you and sharing from your heart!
Jolene Johnson
jomjohnson3@yahoo.com
Posted by: Jolene Johnson | October 25, 2012 at 07:36 AM
Done. And for a good cause.
rebeccaboyer2002@yahoo.com
Posted by: Rebecca | October 25, 2012 at 07:37 AM
Thanks Friend for being such a blessing to Jessie and her mission to encourage every kid fighting cancer to NEGU. Much love, Erik (Jessie's Daddy)
Posted by: Erik Rees | October 25, 2012 at 07:38 AM
thank you for sharing this very wonderful cause stephanie xxxx
hugs from across the pond
kaz x
Posted by: Kaz | October 25, 2012 at 07:39 AM
You are so generous! I've liked Jesse's page. Janet
jberezowecki@Hotmail.com
Posted by: Janet B | October 25, 2012 at 07:42 AM
What a wonderful contribution you are making. And what a wonderful little girl ~ thanks for helping her legacy live on ~ And I will encourage others to "like" her page as well
Joanne Estes
joanneestes@nc.rr.com
Posted by: Joanne Estes | October 25, 2012 at 07:43 AM
Praying her page reaches 250,000 likes by Christmas. Loved reading the journal entry from her daddy!
Posted by: Cheryl Johnson | October 25, 2012 at 07:45 AM
Went and "liked" Jessie's page! Should have done that before... Thanks for the reminder Stephanie!
Debbie Schulte
debbyscrubby62@yahoo.com
Posted by: Debbie Schulte | October 25, 2012 at 07:46 AM
I like and I liked... Prayers for Jessie's mommy and daddy.
Posted by: Zuda Gay Pease | October 25, 2012 at 07:48 AM
Liked and shared, will keep sharing!
Juel McDonald
stampingmomma@hotmail.com
Posted by: Juel | October 25, 2012 at 07:53 AM
what a beautiful idea...
Posted by: sheryl morrison | October 25, 2012 at 07:53 AM
What a great organization! I have "liked" and "shared" on FB and hope that all my friends will do the same! ~chris
Posted by: mudmaven | October 25, 2012 at 07:55 AM
What an awesome gift to give away. As somebody who has lost a few too many family members and friends to this horrible disease, you are an example to follow. Thanks for sharing this link.
Jeannine Cooper
jeanninecooperphotography@gmail.com
Posted by: Jeannine Cooper | October 25, 2012 at 07:58 AM
Such a small thing to ask for such a GREAT cause! I did it and I will be forwarding to all my friends! And you are being very generous with the beautiful quilt!
KAT rktucker@windstream.net
Posted by: kat | October 25, 2012 at 08:15 AM