M.O.M. to Moms update

Madison and Quinn both learned how to make simple fleece baby blankets. We've made a total of 34 so far at our house.


My friend Erica delivered our very first M.O.M. to Moms kits personally in Haiti in April. She hand carried 4. She said the need is unbelievable and people basically only have the clothes on their backs. Each of the 4 moms/grandmoms were very thankful!

Our collection of 83 kits filled a large bin at the MCC Material Resource Center on Michelle's birthday!

I'm so sorry I've been ignoring my blog! Facebook just seems so much easier right now but I've realized that quite a few of you aren't on FB and would like info too. I will try to do better!

We have turned in a total of 94 newborn kits in honor of Michelle! This far exceeds our goal of 38. We are all very excited about that and also still feel good vibes and encouragement from all of you to keep this going. We are contemplating on what the future holds for M.O.M. to Moms. I've had several good conversations with Nadine at the MCC Material Resource Center. They are able to give receipts for tax purposes to anyone that would like one. Just let me know and I will work that out with her. If you write the check to me, I will cash it, turn it into baby loot and get you a receipt from MCC. I'm trying very hard NOT to go through the hoops of becoming a formal non-profit company and so far MCC is very willing to work with us. The ladies at the MCC resource center are all so nice and friendly. When Madison and I dropped off 83 kits (at that time) on Michelle's birthday, they held hands with us around all of those colorful bundles and said a prayer of dedication for them. Praying that the moms who received the kits would feel the love that we put into making them. When a "outsider" shares tears with you, you know they have genuine hearts.

I've revised the flier for M.O.M. to Moms and I will post that on my blog too. Look in the right hand margin for a link if you don't see it. We are doing some brainstorming at my house. We are considering having a food booth at the MCC Sale here in Goshen, IN and raising funds for M.O.M.s. We know we can't expect the same people to donate over and over again and having a fund raiser seems a logical next step. Madison suggested a baked potato bar so we are throwing that around. The sale is Sept 24-25 which is a Friday/Sat. It's the largest MCC sale in North America so that's a plus! We are still mulling over that idea. What do you think?

Here is a what a newborn kit looks like on the inside of the bundle.