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celebrating Nathaniel

12508794_1737565313141433_6044667307359686385_nThis precious boy is Nathaniel. Last May, at 15 months old, he lost his battle with leukemia. He left behind his sweet parents, Sean and Christina, and sister, Cecilia. Next week his family will be celebrating his second birthday and he won’t be there to blow out the candles. My heart just breaks for them…a million times over.

12541133_1737564879808143_7064317322070842556_nI’ve had the privilege of “meeting” Nathaniel’s mama on the phone. She lives locally, so we are hoping to meet in real life soon. Nathaniel was so loved and they are missing him like crazy. He was the most adorable little boy and he loved books and bubbles. In honor of Nathaniel’s birthday, his family is collecting books and bubbles to be distributed at local hospitals to bless other kids battling illness. One of the hospitals they will be taking these gifts to is Wesley Medical Center in Wichita. If you have been following me since the beginning, you know that Wesley is where Cora fought her battle with cancer. Wesley is close to my heart! They will also be delivering books to Children’s Mercy in Kansas City.

Would you guys help me bless Nathaniel’s family and the kids at these hospitals? Would you consider sending a book or some bubbles to honor Nathaniel’s life? Nathaniel’s birthday is February 13th. They are planning on taking the books and bubbles to Wesley February 15th. Please have all gifts delivered to the address listed above by February 14th. I know that this doesn’t give us much time, but since Amazon Prime is our bff this is totally doable, right?! Amazon Prime for the win. They will also be delivering books to Children’s Mercy in Kansas City on February 27th. So if you can’t make the first deadline there is still time!

If you have any questions you can use the contact information listed above. You can also leave a comment here or email me and I will get the information to Christina. And if you can’t donate, would you consider praying for Christina and her family as they travel this hard road of grief?

Thanks so much for helping me love on this family! You guys are the best.

To read more about sweet Nathaniel you can visit his Facebook page here.

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  • k&c's mom - Can I send a check to the address in Kechi, Kansas?

    Yes, I’ve been following you since Cora’s journey, and it helped me through some similar journeys in my own life. I’d love to help, but this would be the mort practical way for me to contribute right now…ReplyCancel

    Jess Reply:

    Thank you so much!!! Yes, I am sure a check would be wonderful. Maybe just make a note that it is for the Bubbles & Books Drive. I know this will mean so much to them!!

    • Jess - Thank you so much!!! Yes, I am sure a check would be wonderful. Maybe just make a note that it is for the Bubbles & Books Drive. I know this will mean so much to them!!ReplyCancel

  • Deborah Pruden - Jess,
    I sent a bunch of books in 2 different Amazon orders. They should arrive tomorrow. If there is a next time for books, I can get books through the Scholastic book orders with my teacher account at quite a discount, but it takes a couple of weeks. I’d be honored to help.
    Deborah Pruden aka @caittyquilts on IGReplyCancel

    Jess Reply:

    Thanks so much Deborah! You are so generous and I know your gift meant so much to Nathaniel’s family.

    • Jess - Thanks so much Deborah! You are so generous and I know your gift meant so much to Nathaniel’s family.ReplyCancel

  • Crystal - Hi Jess. I have followed you for years and your story and testimony has left an imprint on my life and has comforted me during the loss of our son. We actually just had our third daughter and we named her Cora. I have always thought it was beautiful and I first heard it from you. My husbands name is Jake so I’m partial to that name as well. 🙂 Through you I heard about Nathaniel and I just sent 4 dozen bubbles to the address listed. Jess, God is using you in big ways. Thank you for allowing Him to, I know I’m not the only one whose life you have touched.ReplyCancel

    Jess Reply:

    Hi Crystal! Thanks so much for your sweet comment. I am so, so sorry for the loss of your precious son. I would love to hear more about your son and your story. We will have to talk more! I am so thankful that God used this little blog to extend comfort to you…so amazing how God works like that! And I love that you named your daughter Cora. So sweet! Thank you for sending bubbles to Nathaniel’s family. I know this will mean so much to them. Thank you!

    • Jess - Hi Crystal! Thanks so much for your sweet comment. I am so, so sorry for the loss of your precious son. I would love to hear more about your son and your story. We will have to talk more! I am so thankful that God used this little blog to extend comfort to you…so amazing how God works like that! And I love that you named your daughter Cora. So sweet! Thank you for sending bubbles to Nathaniel’s family. I know this will mean so much to them. Thank you!ReplyCancel

  • Sarah - Thank you for sharing – I sent copies my son’s favorite book “Brown Bear Brown Bear” for the collection.ReplyCancel

    Jess Reply:

    Sarah-Thank you so much! I know this will mean a lot to Nathaniel’s family. Brown Bear Brown Bear is one of our favorites too!

    • Jess - Sarah-Thank you so much! I know this will mean a lot to Nathaniel’s family. Brown Bear Brown Bear is one of our favorites too!ReplyCancel