I have always had a passion for reading.
As a kid I would most often get in trouble for pretending to go to sleep, but then sneakily reading with a flashlight under the covers.
Scandalous, I know.
Somehow this love of books has transferred to my girls.
They too can be caught reading when they should be sleeping.
It is hard for me to get mad when I catch them.
Sweet Heather from All A Flutter
{who I get to meet in real life in a few weeks. yay!}
started the Joyful Life Libray
in memory of her son Samuel's brief, yet joyful life.
I told my girls about Samuel and about the Joyful Life Library.
We chatted about how much we love to cuddle and read.
We chatted about how nice it would be to share some of our books with the kids in the hospital.
They excitedly picked many of their most favorite books from the shelves.
My heart sang.
Knowing that this simple gesture was teaching them so much.
Teaching me so very much.
Halley sent off her beloved Pinkalicious.
Lucy sent off her favorite Shamu adventure.
Their giving hearts continually surprise me.
Together we boxed them up and sent them off.
I encourage you to grab your kids, take them to the bookstore to grab a few, or scan their shelves for gently used books that you could pass on.
Hardback, soft cover, board books, and bilingual books from birth to age 18 are all welcome.
You can send them directly to the hospital at:
Cardon Children's Medical Center
Attention: Erin Sinnema,
Certified Child Life Specialist, PICU
1400 S. Dobson Ave
Mesa, AZ 85202
Thank you friends.
You will help bring such comfort in trials for so many families.
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