Care Package, Donation ?

NeptoonGrl1 · November 2010

Not sure if people are just doing something on their own, but if anyone wants to go in on something to try to cheer Emily and Sean up (if that's even possible), just let me know. I'm happy to organize something. I'm not exactly sure what one would send, but we could make a donation to a charity or something. Jewish ppl usually send food (but that just doesn't feel like enough).

LesPaul · November 2010

I would like to help, but I have absolutely no idea what to say or do. Please let me know if there is something set up I can contribute to.

girllennon · November 2010

I will be happy to contribute no matter what you decide is appropriate to send them.

ring_pop · November 2010

That's a great idea. sreihing and I were chatting about this yesterday. We were thinking of making a donation to March of Dimes in memory of the babies, but I'd be happy to contribute to a care package as well.

evarenee · November 2010

I would love to send them something.

SusiOT · November 2010

Yes, I would be happy to help, too. Care package, donation or both, I'd love to help.

Soon2BMrsSikes · November 2010

Whatever it is, I would love to help. I think it would be nice for a lot of us to go in on something, whatever it may be, together.

MandeeFoFandee · November 2010

you totally read my mind. I want to do something to help... I'd be happy to contribute, whether it be a care package or a money donation!

eouellet · November 2010

Would flowers be too impersonal? Or maybe we can do some research and figure out some nice take-out places in her area and get GCs from there so they don't have to worry about cooking as much?

raynes · November 2010

I'd be down for contributing. I was planning on firing off a card at lunch today too.

katsblaze · November 2010

I am willing to donate to whatever is decided as well.

ring_pop · November 2010

I love the idea of something food-related (whether it be restaurant GCs or an actual care package of food items). Flowers would be lovely too. And maybe something like an angel? I don't know if that would be too upsetting though.

NeptoonGrl1 · November 2010

I also like the idea of March of Dimes. What if we did a combined present with a donation, flowers, dinner, and something else? Does anyone know any good restaurants or their favorite restaurants in Milwaukee? I haven't been up there in ages.

raynes · November 2010

I was thinking, too, about maybe something from Etsy, but I don't know if something personalized would just be too painful.

SusiOT · November 2010

ring_pop:
I love the idea of something food-related (whether it be restaurant GCs or an actual care package of food items). Flowers would be lovely too. And maybe something like an angel? I don't know if that would be too upsetting though.

I know someone who does angel sculptures, specifically child angels. The sculptures are beautiful and seem to bring a lot of comfort to parents. They do bring up a lot of emotions, though. Just looking at them, even before this, brought up tears.

I can post the link or PM the link to the shop if you guys want.

dora12 · November 2010

Count me in whatever it is we decide to to. I think a gift card and some flowers would be appropiate. I also like the idea of donating to a charity.

Katsblaze did you say you had her address? I would love to send her a card.

eouellet · November 2010

If we do a GC for food, how about to Whole Foods - they have tons of great prepared food to take home, in case E & S aren't up for actually going out to eat. I also did some quick research and it looks like there is a similar gourmet grocery/take-out place called Beans & Barley in Milwaukee that gets good reviews.

The angel sculpture also sounds nice.

ring_pop · November 2010

SusiOT:
ring_pop:
I love the idea of something food-related (whether it be restaurant GCs or an actual care package of food items). Flowers would be lovely too. And maybe something like an angel? I don't know if that would be too upsetting though.
I know someone who does angel sculptures, specifically child angels. The sculptures are beautiful and seem to bring a lot of comfort to parents. They do bring up a lot of emotions, though. Just looking at them, even before this, brought up tears.
I can post the link or PM the link to the shop if you guys want.

I'd love to take a look.

KtotheO · November 2010

I'm more than willing to contribute to anything as well. (I was already planning on sending them something anyway, but I think a group gift/donation sounds wonderful). I really like the Angel idea... although it does bring some sadness, I think that things like that also bring comfort to the parents, especially knowing that other people are thinking of the babies as well. (Coming from friends and relatives who have lost babies... but of course, not everyone reacts the same way to things like this, so whatever you guys think is best.))

SusiOT · November 2010

Here's the link; I can delete later if you guys think it's not the right thing or if it's a bit too jarring to leave up on the board.

http://www.etsy.com/shop/TheMidnightOrange?section_id=6200831#

lisaf617 · November 2010

I am in as well!

raynes · November 2010

SusiOT:
Here's the link; I can delete later if you guys think it's not the right thing or if it's a bit too jarring to leave up on the board.

Those are really beautiful. And are making me cry at my desk. I would be ok with something like that.

ring_pop · November 2010

Susi, those are beautiful. I don't know how anyone else feels about something like that, but in any case, I just wanted to pass compliments to your friend.

katsblaze · November 2010

I love the angels, and am also teary eyed looking at them. They are very touching.

I just want to add that you ladies are amazing! I think we are a very tight group and even though some of us don't know each other in real life, we are a great support system for each other.

dora12 · November 2010

I agree those are really nice. I think something like that could work.

kaesha · November 2010

The Nest has eaten 3 of my comments on this thread.

1) I'm in for whatever.

2) I think the angels are really a nice idea... sad, but a healthy sad.

eouellet · November 2010

SusiOT:
Here's the link; I can delete later if you guys think it's not the right thing or if it's a bit too jarring to leave up on the board.
http://www.etsy.com/shop/TheMidnightOrange?section_id=6200831#

Those are really sweet and are also making me teary-eyed. I like the "Fourever with Twins" piece but with triplets obviously, and in a natural color. There are lots of nice ones, but I particularly like the ones that include the father too.

I can see that different people might react to these in different ways, but I'm inclined to think Emily would like these. Although if there is any doubt at all, perhaps it's best to just stay away from it altogether.

KtotheO · November 2010

Susi, your friend is so talented. I think they are beautiful and would fully support sending something like that to Emily and Sean (if everyone else is on board). Ah, the tears have come again.

MandeeFoFandee · November 2010

eouellet:
SusiOT:
Here's the link; I can delete later if you guys think it's not the right thing or if it's a bit too jarring to leave up on the board.
http://www.etsy.com/shop/TheMidnightOrange?section_id=6200831#

Those are really sweet and are also making me teary-eyed. I like the "Fourever with Twins" piece but with triplets obviously, and in a natural color. There are lots of nice ones, but I particularly like the ones that include the father too.
I can see that different people might react to these in different ways, but I'm inclined to think Emily would like these. Although if there is any doubt at all, perhaps it's best to just stay away from it altogether.

ditto this. I really think that Emily would like something like this. these pieces are beautiful, and I know that it would provide a nice remembrance for them, but in a happy way.

charity5115 · November 2010

I'm in. I'm up for whatever we decide, my heart still aches for them I can't even imagine how they feel.

charity5115 · November 2010

Wow! Those pieces are beautiful, I think Emily would love them.

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