Friday Speed Scrap at STS!

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Need something to do tomorrow night? Check out the speed scrap that Shel of Shel Belle Scraps is hosting at Stuff to Scrap!

You'll get a cool alpha participation prize!

Another Sebastian Update

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The new surgery date has been set! Sebastian will have his surgery on March 7 at Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital. I know some of you have been holding onto your cards and others were worried that your cards wouldn't arrive in time. We have plenty of time to collect even more cards, so please keep sharing the link!

Now.....time for a couple of feel good stories!

I know that several of you mailed your cards to the hospital before we learned of the surgery delay and were worried about what would happen to them. NEVER FEAR! Someone at the hospital went out of their way to make sure that the cards got to Sebastian. They delievered them to his house! How awesome is that!

This next story shows just how small the world really is.....

Sebastian's physical therapist came to see him today, just like he does every Tuesday, but today he took the time to tell me a story about his daughter.

His daughter, who is in second grade, came home from school last week and told her parents how her entire class had made cards for a little boy named Sebastian. After listening to everything she had to say, her dad pulled up my blog and showed her the pictures of Sebastian on the card request post. Having no idea that her dad knew Sebastian, she very excitedly said, "That's him!" Her dad explained that he knew Sebastian and had even been working with him for several years now. She had no idea that her dad had already given me a card for Sebastian or that her dad is one of Sebastian's favorite people in the whole world.

Apparently, she was very excited about going back to school and sharing her Sebastian "connection" with her teacher.

$2 Tuesday at STS!

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Check out this weeks $2 bin at Stuff to Scrap! Shel Belle Scraps has added her Be Mine kit and the matching templates so you can get a great deal on a great kit!

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Chocolate Valentine QP freebie!

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There's still time to join the quickpage collection game at DigiScrapStation! This month we were given the kit Chocolate Valentine by Panda Bear Designs.

You can get the QP I made by clicking on the preview below. Make sure you check out the forum at DigiScrapStation to pick up all the other quickpages that are being given away.

Update on Sebastian and an apology

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***Sebastian's surgery has been rescheduled for March 7, 2012***

We still don't have a new date for Sebastian's surgery. His mom has promised to let me know as soon as she hears something and I'll pass that info on to all of you.

Whenever it is, we'll be ready! I have three big boxes full of cards and treats waiting to decorate his hospital room and everyday I get emails letting me know that there are more cards on the way. You guys are the best!

I've heard from a few of you that were concerned because your cards were mailed to the hospital. We're working with someone there to track down any cards that arrive and they have promised to hold them until Sebastian goes in for surgery or we can pick them up ourselves. One of the girls I work with is handling that part of our card drive so we're in good hands! The only problem is that, for now, I can't add those cards to the list of cards we've received. I promise they will be added though!

Please, continue to spread the word about the card drive! The delay in surgery just allows us more time to collect cards.

Sebastian's mom is so touched by everything. She had no idea that so many people from so many places would reach out to cheer up her son.

Now, for the apology! I've had a crazy week and while I've tried to keep up with all the emails and comments concerning Sebastian I'm afraid I've fallen behind. Not only have I fallen behind in answering them, but I think I may have lost/deleted some messages. I promise I didn't do it on purpose! Things kind of went all screwy when I didn't get my cell phone replaced right away. So, if you've sent me an email or commented about Sebastian and I haven't gotten back to you please email me again!

I want to make sure all of your questions are answered to the best of my ability. I want t o thank you for making cards and sending packages and spreading the word about our card drive. I want to make sure you know that you are appreciated. I want you to know that I will gladly return the favor in any way that I can.

By the way, I'm trying to encourage his mom to blog about their experiences and how Sebastian handles everything. I think it will serve as encouragement for other families that are dealing with the condition Sebastian has and as inspiration for idiots like me who believe that a lost cell phone is the worst thing ever.