Winter
tends to feel a little bit colder and a little bit darker over here at Sweet
Pea Project. It is a heavy season for
our board of directors. Nicole's son
died in December. Stephanie's daughter
died in January. Beth's son died in
February. The urge to shut down and
hibernate like a big furry bear can be pretty strong this time of year. This winter we have decided to do something
special to honor our children during the months that hold both their births and
their deaths. And we'd like to invite
you to join us and allow us the privilege of honoring your children along with
ours, through Sweet Pea Project's Winter Book Drive.
Sweet Pea
Project’s Winter Book Drive begins on December 1, 2012 and ends on February 28,
2013. During this time, we will be
accepting donations in increments of $5 to go toward our book donation program. For every $5 you contribute, one book will be
donated in your child’s name to a newly bereaved parent. A special bookplate will be placed in the
front cover of the book dedicating it in your child’s honor. Pictures of these bookplates can be found at www.sweetpeaproject.org/winterbookdrive. Please feel free to share this website and
the flier (pictured above) with your friends and family. There are many people in our lives, I think,
who would love to help but simply don't know what to do or say. This is a great way to involve them in your
child’s remembrance.
To
participate, simply send your donation to Sweet Pea Project by check, credit
card or PayPal. Be sure to note that
your donation is for the Winter Book Drive and be certain to include your
child’s name just as you’d like it to appear on the bookplate. As always, your donation to Sweet Pea Project
is tax deductible. If you have any
questions, please do not hesitate to contact Stephanie@sweetpeaproject.org.
Holding
all of you and your children close to our hearts throughout this holiday season
and wishing you peace,
Stephanie
Cole & the Sweet Pea Project team
