Cora's Playground Dedication.

This bit of picture sharing is way overdue.

very sorry.

Heather and I slept in the gorgeous playroom

during our stay at Megan's.

Packed seeds in adorable little pouches

sunday afternoon before the dedication.

341 balloons were passed out and released

Each one representing the number of days

of precious Cora's too short life.

Cupcakes and icepops were passed out

And everyone got to spend some time

chatting and hanging out on the playground.

The playground turned out to be more than

I think anyone could have ever dreamed.

And the sign.... so amazing.

The dedication was so bittersweet.

Heartbreaking.

Perfect. &

Beautiful.

Baby Janey all dressed her Cora dress

for dinner at Jess's Mom's house.

These ladies are amazing.

Inspirational.

Jess and her family and the strongest, sweetest most welcoming people

I've met in my life.

The next day, we sadly had to leave

and head back to our own families.

But before we left Megan took us to Sugar Sisters

It was cute, yummy and fun to spend those last few minutes

chatting with the girls.

A special weekend in Kansas.

I met Julie and Heather at the Dallas airport

for the first time on Friday and we flew

to Kansas and met this amazing blogger friend.

We made the trip in order to

love on Jess and Joel

as this was the weekend for

Cora's Playground Dedication.

We may have all been a little crazy

but I think it was such a special weekend

that I feel so blessed to have been a part of.

Couldn't imagine now, having done it any other way.

My heart is so full. My life forever changed....

I have more to share, but I'm super tired

probably should have already gone to bed....

Happy Birthday, Cora.

Read Julie's post HERE.

I can't imagine.
My heart will ache for them today
(a little more than it has since I heard their story).
I will pray continously for their family and friends.

Cora's Playground benefit has been more
than i could have ever expected. It's truly amazing.
Visit Meg HERE for a wonderfully written post about it.

I've gotten to hear from others about how they know Cora's family...

One lovely woman shared with me that her husband
is the basketball coach of the team Cora's uncle plays on,
and they've all been wearing pink shoelaces
on one shoe in her memory. So beautiful.

I know Cora's having the most wonderful birthday in Heaven today.

Donations for Cora

I still have a few items left that are listed

in the "Cora Paige" section and

100% of the proceeds from these pieces

will be donated to Cora's Playground.

Donation day is Thursday...

(what would have been Cora's 1st birthday)

Help us make this rough day, a little brighter for the Macs!

Click on the pretty pink button in the side bar

 to find lots of wonderful items

that will help build this special playground!

Cora's Playground Blocks

The McClenahans have opened up shop on Etsy.

Cora's

They've sold out of most of their items, 

but what is left are these precious blocks 

These are handmade by Jess's brother Matthew.

Aren't they sweet?

You can get a set, or just one (each block has all 4 letters, the girl, and "Cora's Playground")

Support Cora's family, the playground fund, and

get something to remember how beautiful and short life is, in return.

UPDATE: They have now completely sold out! In less than 24 hours... So many people wanting to support them, it's amazing, and wonderful to see.  It just reminds you that there really are kind, good-hearted people around!

Cora's Playground Etsy Benefit... still going!

Items are still being added by lots of Etsy sellers 

for this wonderful benefit for Cora's Playground.

The outpouring of Love has been

         Amazing!!

I couldn't have begun to imagine that so many

would want to help SO much!!

      

So continue to check out the items available 

by clicking that pretty pink button in my side-bar,

and continue to keep the McClenahans  

in your thoughts and prayers.

Cora's Playground Etsy Benefit Launch!

Julie began this wonderful Benefit 

to help out with the building of Cora's playground.

And today she has blogged about the launch, 

with such perfect and beautiful words.

So go visit Julie's Blog, 

and then check it all out by 

clicking on the pink button in my side bar or on Julie's page...

This is an amazing movement 

for a loved little girl and her strong faithful parents!

Cora's Playground Etsy Benefit Sale

So many of us in the blogging community 

have been touched by Cora's story.

Our hearts are hurting for her sweet mommy and daddy

and I think we've all been searching for a way to help.

Thanks to Julie's sweet efforts, 

many of us have come together to 

donate proceeds from our shops to Cora's Playground.

                                      &

Thanks to Daydreams by design and Sara & Abraham 

for donating the Sweet Button design for our blogs.

If you feel led to help, click on the pink button in my side bar 

and it will direct you to the items/shops donating proceeds 

to Cora's Playground.

&

Please copy and paste the link underneath the button 

and add it to your own blog to help us spread the word!

 (And if you need help adding it, just let me know)

You can read more about Cora's life 

and find out more about the playground 

from Jess and Joel's blog, HERE.