Monday, December 13, 2010

Michael and Wagner Kovac Christmas Gift Drive

Little did I know it, but a year ago today I was about two weeks away from having very premature baby boys.  I spent Christmas and New Years in the hospital and the boys were born the night before New Year’s Eve

I’m grateful that Matt was able to stay with me in the hospital every night.  I’m grateful that my brother and his girlfriend could stay with Chiara to make this happen.  I’m grateful to the family and friends who visited, sent presents, made phone calls, and kept us in their prayers.  I’m grateful that I got such fabulous care.  And I’m grateful that as the twins approach their first birthday, that they are thriving.

Now it’s time for me to give back.

My niece and I have started a gift drive similar to the Loki Sky and Friends Gift Drive.  Loki Sky and Friends gives gifts to new parents who will spend the holidays in the NICU.  Our gift drive will benefit chemo patients at Grandpa’s hospital in Florida. 

Here’s what we have planned:
For the patients: great tote bags from Bed, Bath & Beyond.  Socks and a snuggly blanket—while supplies last!

For the families of patients and for the doctors and nurses who have provided such great care: A “Tower of Treats,” an assortment of goodies, probably from Target.

All that plus hand made cards from the kids in my niece’s neighborhood.

Wanna be a part of it?  You can.  Here’s how:

We’ve set up a registry at Bed, Bath & Beyond: http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/regGiftRegistry.asp?wrn=-2092630138&

We’re “Michael & Wagner Kovac Christmas Gift Drive.”  The tote bags will be mailed to Grandpa & Grandma.  You can also send gift cards (BB&B or Target) to their address.  Email me if you need the address. 

It’s the best kind of Christmas giving!  Fast, easy, inexpensive, and fits the need. We'd be so honored and grateful if you helped us help others.


Take care and take naps,
the East Bay Kovacs





3 comments:

  1. Well now I'm crying...

    The boys are so darn cute, I want to eat them.

    Chiara, two brothers the same age? You go girl! And if you ever need some princess dressing, nail polishing, hair creating, ballet tight wearing, karaokeing, bossy big sister play schooling, pink roller blading through the house time, you know where we are (we keep our boys in separate quarters!)

    What a beautiful project and a total reflection of your pure spirit, Janine.

    Love, La Reina Sofia de Nueva Espana

    Every day is a gift!

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  2. Thanks La Reina! Merry Christmas. (And yes, every day is a gift)

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  3. Look at those handsome boys! Wow!
    -Mike W, Tampa

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