I am feeling the love right now. Deep, intense, inspiring, sick love. All because of James and Jake and all because of you. (continue reading, I’m giving something away. geeze.)
Next Sunday is our March for Babies walk and to say that I am excited would be a total understatement. Honestly, if someone were to say “hey Beth, would you rather see Brad Pitt with his shirt off weeding your garden or just be excited for this week prior to the walk,” I’m pretty sure I would take this week. (although, I really do need my garden weeded.)
There is nothing MORE BEAUTIFUL than watching our numbers grow. Our team goal this year is $5,000, right now we are at $4,103. I get a lump in my throat just thinking about the love that is being poured over us. It feels warm and cozy, what a gift.
Adding to my excitement is that I designed our team t-shirts this weekend and I am loving them. I can’t wait to see them in person. I want to thank the One2One Network for sponsoring this year’s team shirts. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU. (and my friend Amy for giving us a GREAT price!) Having met the women behind One2One, let me tell you that their hearts are big and their passion is deep and them sponsoring Team James and Jake just doesn’t surprise me at all. It’s just the way they are.
SO, because I feel like celebrating I thought I would do a strange giveaway. It’s strange because I’m not even sure anyone would even want one of these, but I know that the thought of people wearing these special things across the country makes me so happy. And the thought that some of you MAY want one and that I am able to share these with you, well, that makes me happy and it fills me with love and THAT is what this week is about.
Today, I am giving away a Team James and Jake team shirt to five lucky (in my opinion) winners. I know it’s not some big labeled item, but it’s really special, I think. So, whether you want to wear them while gardening or sleeping or you cut the sleeves off and wear it with a headband and leg warmers, it makes no difference to me.
Would you like a sneak preview?
Here’s the front: (I hope)
and here’s the back: (I hope)
Why am I doing this? I happen to know that there are so many people that would love to walk with us on Sunday but they can’t because they live too far or just can’t make it, I also know that there are many people who love James and Jake and would love to have something tangible, so, if you want one…just leave me a comment…right here. And if only five of you want one, that’s okay with me.
This giveaway ends Thursday night at 9 CST, the winners will be announced on Friday, April 24th.
Feel like pitching in? Donate here!
One last thing…I’m working on a project that is both scary and exciting…be sure to check back tonight. k?
Those shirts are beautiful Beth. I would be honored to wear one!
It would be my pleasure to wear something with their name on it. *snuggles* I’m so glad that you are so close to your goal!
*teary* LOVE them!
XOXO
oh, beth…how i would LOVE one of these shirts. i’m so thankful for you and your family and find it ridiculous that i can’t walk with you again this year. i remember praying for you while i was at work last year and i’ll be praying for you again while we’re off to visit family in iowa. james and jake have a special place in my heart for making me love my life even more and for helping me live in the moment even more!
I absolutely love this!!!
Steph
Seeing James, Jake, and Lydia’s names on that shirt together makes me want to cry. I just wish so badly that we were walking with them in strollers instead of walking with their memories in our hearts.
I’ll be thinking of you this week as you prepare for the walk.
Beautiful design, Beth. I would love to wear one of these t-shirts in their honor! Best of luck of the walk!!!
Awesome design and layout, Beth. So much thought and love put into those t-shirts. How beautiful that you are remembering and honoring all of those precious babies. Seeing Lydia’s name next to James and Jake is very special to me. You know I’d love to have a t-shirt. What a great week this is for your family
Hello! I have never left you a comment before, but wanted to let you know that we (friend & I) marched last weekend in MI in honor of your Jake & James, and Little Maddie. Our team was small and we started collecting $ only days before the walk, but were able to contribute $200 to M of D. Enjoy your walk and know there are others thinking of you!
Well done Beth…Awesome design. I would be honored to wear one of those shirts…
It would definitely be an honor to wear one those beautiful shirts. Your boys are smiling at you, proud of their momma!
To be able to carry your children around with me, on this shirt, in my heart, and for everyone to see would be my great honor.
Nell
Awesome shirts! What a worthy cause. ((Hugs)) for you and your family this week as you plan to walk to honor two very special boys and their friends.
I would be honored to wear one! I have been running 5K’s recently, and I would love to honor them by wearing this during an upcoming 5K.
I know I just won a contest here, so if I’m ineligible (like on the radio contests), I totally understand.
However, I would be honored to wear that shirt, so if I am eligible, then put me in that drawing!
And I will be thinking of you this week, and specifically on Sunday, and will be flooding the gates of Heaven with prayers for you and the rest of Team James & Jake.
Hi Beth,
I would love to have one of the t-shirts~ in honor and rememberance of some really special babies (and some really incredible parents).
Thank you for entering my name.
I would be honored to have one of these beautiful shirts!
Would be honored to wear a shirt to honor your precious boys! Way to go on your fundraising for March of Dimes – such a wonderful thing you are doing in their memory.
i can’t even begin to fathom the pain of parents who’ve lost. many months ago i heard the story of the horrible way you were treated while picking out your james and jake trees. i cried. alot. that was the moment i knew i was pregnant. i knew because of the intensity i felt hearing your story. i knew because, i just knew. fast forward and my little guy was born at 33 weeks. five days later his severely underdeveloped brain suffered a four minute grand mal seizure. i watched his tiny, underdeveloped body, go limp in my husband’s arms and i thought “this is the moment he dies, right here, being held by daddy”. but i am lucky. because he didn’t die. because of amazing medical breakthroughs, they were able to save my little guy. because the march of dimes really does make a difference. because if anyone ever thinks twice before donating, stop thinking and do it. because five dollars can save a child’s life. beth, i admire your strength to use your loss as a catapult into saving others. and i know that blogging about james and jake is healing to you, but i hope you know how healing it is also to your readers. i’m a lucky one. he has made it to his one-month birthday. but everyday is a fight for him. and everyday is a fight for me. and some days i still need hope and some days i find that hope here. god bless.
Love the design Beth! I feel so honored to be able to participate in walking on Sunday and will wear the shirt with much love! I have already started getting ready by walking our trail and getting my legs prepared. I even scrubbed my favorite white walking shoes so they are ready to go. How special for you to give these away to people who would love to be there with us. Great idea!
BEAUTIFUL!!! I would love to walk with you, but sadly I live too far away. Just know that there are ALOT of us who will be with you in spirit. I would PROUDLY wear a team James and Jake shirt! What a wonderful way to honor all of these sweet babies and their loved ones.
How wonderful Beth! Those are great. I would be honored to win one, and would wear it proudly!
The shirts are beautiful. I’m not sure I’m deserving enough to wear one but if I had one, I would be honored to wear it proudly.
I truly wish that I could be there to support you, your family, James and Jake along with all other families and friends by partaking in that walk. It truly is so very important. Your passion has inspired me to take action in our community.
I would be honored to wear that beautiful and memorable shirt.
The shirt is gorgeous!! I would love one to wear in honor of your boys (and Miss Maddie). I wish I lived closer to come walk with you guys!
Beth, what you’re doing is amazing! I’d be honored to sport a James and Jake shirt!
They look absolutely beautiful!!
I am soooo bummed I can’t walk with you this year, but I am there is spirit. For real.
I would be to honored and lucky to wear such a beautiful shirt that has so much love behind it!
This gave me chills… It would be an honor to wear their names. I hope you have a wonderful, beautiful glorious day for your walk. Wish I could join you!
I would love, love, love to wear such a beautiful shirt! I’m sure I would run, okay mainly walk, so much faster with those little angels supporting me!
We have a family team for my son Seth, this is our fifth year to participate! I would love to wear one of your team shirts. Thanks and good luck!!
I would be honored to wear one of your shirts. I am here in California and will be walking here shortly in a March for Dimes walk and would LOVE to wear it. I, too, had a stillborn baby so I am always deeply touched by your words. I feel them and understand them oh so well. Many blessings to you.
Christie
Oh Beth those are so amazing. With tears in my eyes I tell you from the bottom of my heart that I would be so honored to wear one of those shirts. God Bless.
They look amazing, and I would cherish a shirt so much. And if people ask about the shirt I’ll tell them the beautiful story of 2 angel babies and a whole bunch of people who love and miss them everyday.
love that Beth, I too would be honored to wear one!
The shirts are gorgeous. I would love to be there to walk with you but just know that my heart is there, ok? Can’t wait to hear what you’re working on, Little Miss Most Creative Woman I’ve Ever met!
They’re beautiful! I would be honored to wear one. (Bet you haven’t heard that one before
But it’s still true.)
I would honored to wear a shirt…you did a great job!
Beautiful design, Beth! I love them! You’re just simply amazing!!!
Beth,
Way to go! What a beautiful design you created. I love your work (but you already know that)! I would be so honored to wear the shirt in honor of your boys – and I would tell everyone who will listen their story. After working as an RN in NICU, I know the good work of the March of Dimes; but I also know there is still SO MUCH to be done. I wish you a wonderful walk and will be thinking of you and your family!
The shirts are wonderful!
Thinking of you this week. Can’t wait to see the donations breeze past $5000!
The shirts are BEAUTIFUL!
absolutly wonderful shirts. I would love to wear one. Though we dont have any in the area anytime soon. I plan to walk the walk around my block.
I’d be honored and wish I could make it there. Standing with you in spirit…(((hugs)))
Those are just lovely, Beth. It would be an honor to wear one.
Oh Beth, the shirts are going to be beautiful. I’ll be so honored to wear one. I’m only $20. away from my $500. goal and I know of two more donations coming for sure. I’m so excited…I’m going to surpass my goal! Hooray!!!!!
I would LOVE to have one of those shirts and it would be an honor to wear it!
I would be honored to own one of these t-shirts. I pray that you make your goal!
I would be honored to honor all of those sweet babies by wearing their shirt!