Care Packages for Paige's Children

[baychef]

Paula your words are wonderful. I am sure they will be appreciated by all.

 

[Teresa Lynn]

Shawn said the only fund is for the Foundation providing the search team.
Forgive me without rereading all the posts I think it is the Jennifer and Abbey Foundation.

 

[Evelynt]

I have spoken with someone close to the family. Paige's parents have suggested that if you want to make a donation of some sort, then they would want you to make it to the Jennifer and Abby Search Foundation.

 

[Teresa Lynn]

my package has already been mailed with a note to her children.

I will make a donation to the search foundation too, I hope the children will get a little comfort in our care packages as well.

 

[tpchefrebecca]

Theresa,

Could you PM me the address too please.

Thanks!

 

[Paula R. Lewis]

Paula your words are wonderful. I am sure they will be appreciated by all.

:blushing: Aw, thanks, Ann!



Here's my actual letter....

Dear Mr. and Mrs. Birgfeld,

I am a Consultant with The Pampered Chef, and, while I’ve not had the pleasure of meeting your daughter, Paige, my heart is heavy when I realize the pain you must be experiencing by her absence.

As a mother of three great children myself, I cannot imagine what your emotions are at this time, but I hope you find some solace in knowing that many prayers have and continue to go up for your entire family, and we pray for some sort of resolution to come in the very near future.

Some of the Consultants thought we’d like to do something for the children, especially seeing that the new school year is starting. We realize that there are many things children need, and know that their mother would want to be sure that their needs are taken care of. Since she is currently unable to do that, and we really don’t know what their specific needs are, we thought gift cards might come in handy to you, so that you can use them as you see fit. Enclosed please find an Old Navy gift card from me, which I hope is a blessing to the children. It’s one of my own children’s favorite places to shop, so I hope they like it, too!

You know, many Pampered Chef Consultants think of ourselves as being a part of a larger, Pampered Chef “family”, so to speak. With that in mind, it only seems natural for us to want to help a “family member” in crisis.

I do not know how many Consultants will be in contact with you, but I have no doubt that you will receive prayers from many others.

We are following Paige’s story on a daily basis. Please keep us posted as you can, and don’t hesitate to let us know if we can do anything to help you or the children.



Respectfully,







Paula

 

[pamperedlinda]

Beautiful Paula.

 

[Paula R. Lewis]

that sounds nice Paula.

Thanks, Linda! (Didn't mean to "exclude" you in my previous response!!)



Paula

 

[Teresa Lynn]

Paula, that made me cry. It will mean alot to them I'm sure they don't fully realize what a "family" we are !!
Teresa

 

[vwpamperedchef]

Lovely letter, well stated.

 

[Paula R. Lewis]

It's nothing, really. I just thought others might want some "wording" ideas, so I thought I'd share mine. Hope it helps someone else, that's all!

I've had the privilege of being a part of the PC "family" for 10 years now, and I really do mean it when I call it that. The friendships that I've formed from it, both from other Consultants, hostesses, and customers? Priceless.

You guys are great!!

Blessings,
Paula

 

[pamperedlinda]

Thanks, Linda! (Didn't mean to "exclude" you in my previous response!!)



Paula

I don't feel like you did so don't worry about it. You have a very nice way with words!

 

[SillyChef]

theresa,

Please PM the address to me as well. THanks!

 

[baychef]

Paula,
The letter you included in your package is beautiful. I am sure they will be touched by it just as we all are.

 

[lacychef]

Please PM me the address also

 

[Paula R. Lewis]

Whoever is "monitoring" the care packages....I sent my gift card and letter to Paige's parents on Monday, so I am thinking they should've received it today.

Now, I know they've got their hands full right now, and I certainly don't expect a reply from them, but will anyone be in touch with them to see if our stuff arrives OK? I am mainly concerned because a gift card is so much like mailing cash, so I just want to know that they got it.

Thanks,
Paula

 

[Teresa Lynn]

When I talked to Suzanne Monday none of the boxes or envelopes had arrived yet.
Considering everything I don't expect to hear from them for awhile.
Craig has returned there for a few days but someone is staying at her house all the time. I think it will arrive safely.

 

[Teresa Lynn]

Is there anyone I missed who wanted the address and asked for a PM?
I have tried to be diligent & keep up with it. I want to make sure everyone who plans to participate gets the address. If you have requested the address and I haven't replied please email me
[email protected]
Teresa