Molloy Family Chronicles: March 2012

Friday, March 30, 2012

Lovable Labels Review and Giveaway!

I was contacted by the Lovable Labels company and eagerly accepted a booklet full of personalized durable labels and tags for Kaitlyn. The start of Kindergarden is quickly approaching. With a new school comes the chore of labeling all of her things. With lovable labels, this is turning out to be fun!

I love these labels for so many reasons. The are waterproof, dishwasher and microwave safe, washer and dryer safe, sun safe, bleach safe, sunscreen safe, and temperature safe.

Lovable Labels has generously supplied me with a pack of "Camp Pack" for one lucky winner! Thanks, Lovable Labels!

To Enter: Go to the Lovable Labels website and leave us a comment (one per day only, please) telling us which one of their amazing product is your fav! Once you’ve entered by leaving a comment, you can gain additional entries:

‘Like’ Lovable Labels on Facebook for one extra entry and write below that you are a new fan.
Mention this giveaway on your blog and leave us the link for one extra entry.

This giveaway ends just in time for Camp Season at (write time) on April 6, 2012. The winner will be selected by random draw and will have 48 hours to respond before another winner is selected.

This giveaway is open to Canadian and US residents only.

You can view all of their great products online (including their starter/camp pack which I received) at www.Lovable Labels.ca

Thursday, March 29, 2012

Rest in Peace Micah

By the sweat of your face You will eat bread, Till you return to the ground, Because from it you were taken; For you are dust, And to dust you shall return. Genesis 3:19

I love this quote (thank you Kathy); and have found myself returning to it repeatedly over the past week. On Sunday, March 18, my good friend Kelli's husband Micah was killed in a tragic car accident in Nashville, Tennessee. He leaves behind a 2 year old son Brenan, his beautiful wife (Kelli) of 4 years, many loving family and friends.

As Kelli surely will be, I have been forever changed by this experience. I went down to Nashville for 4 days to be with Kelli and her family. I got to know Micah's family (especially his mom and sister), and feel like I am a better person for having known them. It's hard to make sense of such a horrible, unexpected event. It's hard to have faith that things are as they should be. It's hard to accept that this little boy will grow up without ever knowing his father.

My heart breaks over and over for Kelli. For what she has been through, and for what is sure to experience over the next few years; and beyond. Overall, this has been an eye-opening experience. Reminding me that we are all here on Earth only temporarily; and that we should be good and kind to each other on our journey.

I look at my family, and my girls, and feel overcome with gratefulness. I am grateful to be here on this journey with all of you. Many hugs and much love to all :)