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Post by becca on Apr 19, 2006 10:47:59 GMT -5
I was reading more of the comments on the SG Retreat thread and thought of a few ideas that could be done no matter who attends and no matter whether children attend or not.
1. Create a "program" or memory book of sorts where ANY SG member could submit a story, poem, pictures of themselves, or other appropriate items. For a nominal fee to cover printing and postage, this could be mailed to those who can not attend or choose not to attend for whatever reason.
2. Create a Miracles book with pictures of our children ... living and with God ... and brief details/story for each. I am suggesting that this be separate from the above suggestion so that people could decide if they want/can handle having all of the pictures of the children. Those who want it all can simply get both.
Both of the above could be available to those who attend.
(Edited to rephrase and add ...) 3. Silent Grief Tshirts or lapel pins or something else to help create awareness ... could this be a fundraiser?? If there is interest in this idea, I'd be glad to help sponsor part of the cost.
I'd be glad to help facilitate any of the above or similar projects. It may be a way for me to participate without attending, as money is tight and it is difficult for me to be away from the children at this time.
Becca
P.S. Don't forget to vote in the poll that Rose posted. Be sure to go to the corrected version of the poll. I think it is being missed by some.
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Post by becca on Apr 19, 2006 15:43:09 GMT -5
Gosh, lots of looks and no comments on my ideas??? I feel so rejected and underappreciated! Actually, I am LMBFBO (laughing my big fluffy bottom off)! Becca
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Post by Mommy2amazingGrace on Apr 19, 2006 15:56:14 GMT -5
Becca, I love the first idea. Because money is tight and I can't possible go up north go attend a retreat, i would love to be able to see what happened at the retreat.
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Post by mrsj on Apr 19, 2006 15:57:37 GMT -5
Lol Becca...I know I can't think of anything better than what you said. I don't know if I would wear a t-shirt like that though...that's just me because I'm a very private person and wouldn't want to answer the questions it may provoke even though I should in the name of awareness. I think the lapel pin would be something nice and subtle. Or one of those bracelets like they had for hurricane Katrina.
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Post by becca on Apr 19, 2006 16:39:13 GMT -5
Justine - I LOVE the bracelets idea, and they are reasonably priced. You've got your thinking cap on today! :-)
Becca
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Post by walkersmommy on Apr 19, 2006 17:16:12 GMT -5
Bracelets sounds good, that's a neat idea, they are all good ideas really gives options to those how are/are not attending!! I will also help if needed!! Jessica Becca...is frustrating sometimes when you see read 4446565 times responded 2 times its like? ? ARGHHHHHHHHH Okay im done Jessica
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Post by missamethyst2u on Apr 19, 2006 21:01:46 GMT -5
I too LOVE the bracelet idea!
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Post by mrsj on Apr 20, 2006 0:22:38 GMT -5
Thanks... . I wasn't even thinking too hard that time...it just kind of occurred to me in an afterthought kind of way about the bracelets...glad you like it though. I would definitely buy one for myself.
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Post by judy on Apr 20, 2006 16:21:30 GMT -5
I like the first idea and the bracelet idea is cool also
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Post by Clara Hinton on Apr 20, 2006 16:44:56 GMT -5
This is AWESOME! So many great ideas are coming to us! Thank you, all! ;D I'm probably going to leave this thread open until Sunday niight or Monday, and then close it, digest all of the suggestions, and present a plan. I know that not everybody will be happy with every detail of the retreat, but.........I think that it's time we actually move forward with some plans. Only a few more days to keep your ideas coming..................... Love, Clara
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Post by heidiforever on Apr 20, 2006 16:58:08 GMT -5
Also, if you need my services as an artist, I'd be more than willing to help out here!
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Post by mandee on Apr 20, 2006 17:51:14 GMT -5
I think the bracelet (we're talking like the Lance Armstrong "Livestrong" ones, right?), or the lapel pin would be great ideas! I also like the memory book idea, too! However...my brain is being shared right now and I can't think of anything amazing myself.
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Post by jules on Apr 20, 2006 19:41:12 GMT -5
Here's a great suggestion! How bout you all fly to Australia and visit me Pitch your tents up and down my street. It'll be great! Jules.
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Post by threebythree on Apr 21, 2006 8:05:01 GMT -5
I love the bracelet idea too! I am planning 3 bday parties at once so I am fresh out of ideas!!
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Post by dkh0728 on Apr 21, 2006 10:13:52 GMT -5
yep I love the bracelet idea and the memory books....Let me know if I can help with anything
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