A Must Read Story of the Magic of Love

When I read the letter that came with the thank you cards I received today, I knew I wanted to share it with you. Please take a moment to read about the amazing young lady who helped Ms. Sandi create these thanks you cards for the July I Feel the Love Project.

"... In 1986 the family was gathered at the hospital waiting for the arrival of their new addition.  Immediately the doctors  rushed baby Jessica to ICU because she was born with a cleft palate, a club foot, paralysis to the left side of her face, thus making her an at risk baby.  She was diagnosed with Trisomy 13 and a heart murr mur.  The statistics at that time were that 90% of children born with these conditions didn't live past the age of 3.  If she did survive, she would most likely have a low IQ, and have difficulty walking and talking if at all.

With years of therapy, two cleft palate surgeries, an eye surgery, three ear surgeries, a feeding tube, learning sign language... Jessica started walking and talking and is now an energetic and very expressive young lady who wants everyone to be happy.

It is with this love and enthusiasm that Jessica helped design and created these thank you notes for the I Feel the Love Project.  

Jessica loves hearts and the background on the cards are hers and hers alone.  There was no input from anyone else, no guidance or even suggestions given!  There is such a magical rhythm to these hearts.  

Some are open, some are closed, some have side pockets.  And to add to the magic of these cards, they were completed in spite of a tooth extraction and a traumatic seizure.  Jessica is a trooper!

Ms. Sandi added to read hearts and the word cloud on the inside of the card and packaged them to get mailed out.

We sincerely hope you appreciate and enjoy the "thank you" notes and gladly share the magic..."

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Set of 12 thank you notes, box, and envelopes.

Mariyah Ava

I Feel the Love Project July 2013

 

If you would like to be a part of this project...  

  

All you need to do is:

Submit your hand crafted card/s by July 31st to:

Madison Womack

IFTL Project

P.O. Box 1203

Atascadero, CA 93423

Project #23

 

Please share your project with everyone by linking it to the I Feel the Love Project photo gallery before you put it in the mail. Click HERE to find the photo gallery. Thank you all in advance.  This could never work with out you and all your continued support.  Spread the word!

The I Feel the Love Project is now on Twitter. Follow us at:
@IFTLProject

~Madison

Cards from Karen

Today I wanted to share with you the cards that Ms. Karen has posted to date for the July I Feel the Love Project.  Ms. Karen is a monthly contributor to this project and her work can be found at Kaleidoscopic Sparkles.

 

This card is for Mariyah. 

And here are a couple of blank, unsigned 
thank you cards for Yvette.

And of course Ms. Karen added a card just for Yvette.

 

Mariyah Ava

I Feel the Love Project July 2013

 

If you would like to be a part of this project...  

  

All you need to do is:

Submit your hand crafted card/s by July 31st to:

Madison Womack

IFTL Project

P.O. Box 1203

Atascadero, CA 93423

Project #23

 

Please share your project with everyone by linking it to the I Feel the Love Project photo gallery before you put it in the mail. Click HERE to find the photo gallery. Thank you all in advance.  This could never work with out you and all your continued support.  Spread the word!

The I Feel the Love Project is now on Twitter. Follow us at:
@IFTLProject

~Madison

From Virginia to Canada, the love keeps coming!

Once again a trip to the Post Office did not disappoint!  I just received packages from Virginia and from Canada loaded with love.  I am just so overwhelmed by the beautiful cards coming in for Mariyah and her mom.  

Today included a set of six, blank, unsigned thank you notes for Mariyah's mom made by Ms. Clarissa, as well as a card for Mariyah.

And here is the card Ms. Clarissa made for Mariyah.

Today also included an assortment of thank you cards from Ms. Lynnette from Canada.  Here are just a couple, but Ms. Lynnette actually sent in 10.  You can see all the cards in the photo gallery by clicking HERE.

Ms. Lynnette also sent in a card for 
Mariyah featuring Barney!

 And a card for Mariyah's mom, Yvette.

 Thank you both so much for all your beautiful cards.

 

Mariyah Ava

I Feel the Love Project July 2013

 

If you would like to be a part of this project...  

  

All you need to do is:

Submit your hand crafted card/s by July 31st to:

Madison Womack

IFTL Project

P.O. Box 1203

Atascadero, CA 93423

Project #23

 

Please share your project with everyone by linking it to the I Feel the Love Project photo gallery before you put it in the mail. Click HERE to find the photo gallery. Thank you all in advance.  This could never work with out you and all your continued support.  Spread the word!

The I Feel the Love Project is now on Twitter. Follow us at:
@IFTLProject

~Madison

Love from New Zealand

I have to say, this month the love is coming in from all over the world!!  It is so amazing to see just how far reaching one project can be.  I just love all of you crafters so much.  

This card just arrived from New Zealand. 

 Thank you so much Ms. Suze!!

 

Mariyah Ava

I Feel the Love Project July 2013

 

If you would like to be a part of this project...  

  

All you need to do is:

Submit your hand crafted card/s by July 31st to:

Madison Womack

IFTL Project

P.O. Box 1203

Atascadero, CA 93423

Project #23

 

Please share your project with everyone by linking it to the I Feel the Love Project photo gallery before you put it in the mail. Click HERE to find the photo gallery. Thank you all in advance.  This could never work with out you and all your continued support.  Spread the word!

The I Feel the Love Project is now on Twitter. Follow us at:
@IFTLProject

~Madison