October 30, 2009

Blogging With Purpose

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So most of you here probably know I'm the Chief Event Planner for Operation Shower. Operation Shower is a 501(c)3 charity that provides "baby showers in a box" to expectant moms who have spouses deployed in the military.


You also all know what a tragic week it has been for our military and the numerous losses of life we've had this month. So, so sad.

In the midst of worry and sadness, Operation Shower tries to bring joy to military families that are separated at a very special time in their lives. Imagine being pregnant while your husband is overseas defending our country. It's not political. It's human.
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So, as we approach Thanksgiving, please take one moment and check out my post on the Operation Shower blog here. I'd be so thankful for it.
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I'd also love it if my fellow bloggers could link to the Operation Shower post. Amazing things happen with the power of the internet. I know we can all make a difference. Please, leave me a comment if you post so I can thank you personally.
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Have a safe Halloween and a blessed holiday season.
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Ever grateful,
Ames
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P.S. You can also click on our website or this post here for an opportunity to donate.

11 comments:

Brooke said...

I've followed your blog for a relatively short time and just love your ideas. I included you in a post about some great causes in my tiny blogging world: http://buildingakingstoncastle.blogspot.com/2009/10/plug-for-awesome-causes.html

CHS Creative Productions Blog said...

Hi Amy,
What a great cause. I copied your post on my blog http://chscreativeproductions.blogspot.com/
Best of luck and thanks for sharing.

Chris @ Celebrations At Home said...

Done, and Done! ; )

Jenn Hardie said...

Do you guys have a button? I would love to put one on my blog. I made a donation. As a military spouse who's been pregnant while my hubby was deployed a HUGE thank you! This is one of the best ideas and the sweetest things I've seen. Amy, if there is every anything I can do to help or donate please let me know.

amy * stem * said...

Thank you all so very, very much. Such a simple thing to spread the word and yet so meaningful to have you take the time to do it.

PBH - I've asked Lena of Operation Shower to send you the button. Let me know if you get it.

Love, love, love -
Amy

Maddycakes Muse said...

Amy,

I just posted regarding Operation Shower. Please read at maddycakesmuse.blogspot.com
I love what you are doing for our military families and I will do anything you need to help such a worthy cause!!

Michelle

Brittney said...

I just love Operation Shower. What a fabulous organization!

amy * stem * said...

You all are the best.

Jaime said...

Amy-

I've posted about Operation Shower on my blog. You can read it here: http://creativeentertaining.blogspot.com/2009/11/good-cause-operation-shower.html

Jaime
http://creativeentertaining.blogspot.com

Heavenly Blooms said...

Hi Amy,
I posted it on our blog today!!! Please let me know if you have any West Coast showers planned, I would LOVE to be involved.
Warmly,
Jaclyne Breault
Heavenly Blooms
www.heavenlybloomsflorist.blogspot.com

amy * stem * said...

Jaime and Jaclyne -

Thank you both so much for your sweet notes. I'd be honored to have your help in the future!

Cheers,
Amy

(My word verifcation was "hallyho"...how fun sounding is that? : )