Friday, October 17, 2008

{ the "kisses for callie" giveaway!::Comment for a Cause!}

THE CAUSE

For those of you who are new to my blog, "Kisses for Callie" is a donation account that was set up for my beautiful 20 month old sister, Callie Jayne. Or as I like to refer to her 'Little California'!

On September 8th, sweet little Callie's world was rocked. She was backed up over in our parents' driveway by a family friend. She was air-evacced to a Phoenix hospital where she immediately underwent a CT Scan. Her injuries were severe. {You can read more by visiting THIS post} Despite the grim prognosis of the doctors, our family knew that Callie needed nothing from us but our faith and our love. We were joined by numerous friends, family and even strangers in praying and fasting on Callie's behalf.

Happily, after weeks in a comatose state, our little fighter is on that road to healing and recovery. She has been in an intense rehabilitation program with a wonderful staff. Her progress has been nothing short of a miracle and has inspired countless people. You can read more on this progress by reading through past posts or by visiting my Mom's blog HERE.

So this is our cause. To provide what help we can to this sweet baby girl who has fought so hard to stay with us and still has a tough fight ahead of her.

THE GIVEAWAY

Because we have been given much, WE TOO MUST GIVE!

This "Kisses for Callie" giveaway is awesome in sooo many ways! First of all there are way awesome things up for grabs and SUPER AWESOME that for every person who comments for this giveaway $1 {up to $250} will be donated to "Kisses for Callie"! So you can win big for yourself and win big for Callie all at the same time. I told you...AWESOME!

Now check out the stuff!

This SO awesome bag from Deyitta is perfect for fall! It is hand sewn to last and sure to go with any of your fall inspired outfits! Love it!


I am completely in love with this sweet necklace from Precious Meshes. I would so love to have it dangling off of my neck and I'm going to guess you would too!



For you domestic divas, who would not want to get there hands on this charming vintage inspired apron from Boojiboo?! I know I would be looking fabulous in it! I might even be able to get some help from The Hubby in this baby! I say this is a definite MUST HAVE!



Okay I have one more smokin' hot item and that is $40 {yep FOUR-OH} credit for Lewa's Design. It is absolutely vinyl heaven! Go by her shop and see what she has! She will even do custom orders and I am convinced there is nothing that she cannot do!

Leave a comment! There will be one winner per item so let me know what you want and why you HAVE to have it as your own! The winners will be drawn midnight on Sunday {mst}. And since we would really LOVE lots of comments for our Cal gal, send your besties our way!

Callie and Nest updates will be posted {HERE} for the time being.

{Love, thanks and lots of hugs. Ashley}

91 comments:

Unknown said...

Ashley, you are so awesome for all that you have done for your family! How blessed you all are! And everything you are giving away is so cute and nice. Anyone would love these things. I particularly like the handbag! I love the colors and would totally sport it all over town! Keep up the great work, and let me know when I can help!--Candace

amontes said...

Ashley, I'm so impressed and honored by your family. I have been keeping tabs on little Callie and Praise God for His healing touch. You honor His work by giving back ... it isn't something you see everyday. Thank you for being such a great example of faith and love in the toughest of times. My prayers are with each and every one of you. BIG KISSES for little Callie. ~ Amanda Montes

Kacie said...

Oh wow! SUCH cute stuff! I love it all. I totally love the bag though. That is a must have!!!

THE CAVEY CLAN said...

I feel bad leaving a comment to say I would like something that YOU are giving away, when I feel I should be the one GIVING more to you guys! You guys are amazing with your ability to love and serve even during hard times. If my name is entered in any of them, I would like it to be for the apron....a great way to celebrate my weight loss (soon to be weight loss:)! We love you guys!

Fullerton Family said...

Beautiful bag! What an awesome giveaway!! I will definetly post it on my blog! Love you!

Toni said...

I love the bag. It is soooo cute. Do you know how much longer Callie is going to be in the hospital? Do you have a mailing address for her? Just email it to me if you do?

Toni said...

If I comment twice will more money be donated to Callie? Ha ha!

aprilhoyt said...

I've enjoyed keeping up on how your baby sister is doing (I am a Whatcott) and am amazed by the progress she has made and it could only be because of all the faith and prayers on her behalf! And even more so I am amazed at such the positive attitudes of your family!! Thanks for your examples!! (if I had to name something, it'd be the bag, it's beautiful!) Keep on inspiring!

MCMEMORIES said...

We are so proud of Callie and all of her progress! She is such an amazing little girl and her big sis is pretty amazing as well. You have done an excellent job with all of your fund raisers, I know that your mom is so proud of you! Kuddos to all of those that have donated and continue to support your wonderful ideas! And on another note, my shout out is for the vinyl credit! Too cute!
-Lisa

Megan said...

Hey thanks for letting me know about this giveaway for a cause!!!!! I have posted you on my giveaway list and made a post to let folks know!

God Bless you and your family!

Caitlin said...

Hey Ashley, You are too generous. I hope you raise lots of money for your little trooper. Its been amazing to watch this. I love the vinyl. Maybe for my new babys room??

Megan said...

I posted earlier, but I forgot to tell you that I love that necklace that is so pretty.

Plus, I got the post up spreading the word and I am sending some ladies your way!

Unknown said...

i'm so sorry about callie that makes me so sad, i'd love to contribute in this small way : ) i hope all goes well

i would like to be entered for the beautiful necklace it is precious i have never seen anything like it! :)

Anonymous said...

That little necklace is SO adorable! I love to see the pictures of her at rehab! She has come such a long way in really what is a short amount of time.

{Bryanna} said...

Ashley you are such an inspiration to me! You are so dedicated to helping and such a great example to all of us!!! I love the giveaways!! To cool!!! TTYS
Im off to go make a post about this way to cool giveaways to help a way to cool little girl!!
:) Bryanna

{Bryanna} said...

LOL...p.s. im for the vinyl credit!! Awesome giveaways!!

Kiara and Scott Vowell said...

I have been Following Callie since I found out, I am so happy she is doing so well. My husband is a reserve for the SLFD and I know she has touched many of them. We keep her in our prayers. I will put my name down for the vinyl, also for my soon to be baby girls room.

Wep said...

OMG what a heart breaking story. I'm glad she is starting to do better and has that feeding tube out.

Such COOL giveaways too :)

Kira said...

Hi Ashley! So my little brother, Ethan Massengill Anderson, is dating your sister, Amber. I've heard a lot about Callie, especially because Ethan and Amber visit my mom and I when they're down here together (which isn't that often). I've been checking your blog just to keep up with Callie, and I am amazed every time there is a new post, at what a fighter Callie is! I've never met her, but she is an example for us all! So I've been lurking for a while, and figured this would be the perfect time to actually show my face, because it's for a good cause, and I could get something cool out of it! So, my prayers are with Callie and your family, and keep up the amazing updates!

Kira Massengill Anderson
ps i really like the necklace :D
but the wall decals are awesome, too

Kacie said...

So as much as I love the bag I LOVE the vinyl Ive been looking at it all day! Put me down for that!! I am so inspired by the progress Callie is making. I am so happy and proud of you and your family for how well you guys are doing!! Keep it up, your one heck of an example!

Jessica said...

i hope callie is doing well. it is amazing to see her progress, what a little trooper she is. it is heart warming. and what hope she brings.
i am diggin that bag, can never have too many, right! :)

Angie said...
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Angie said...

Cute stuff...and what a strong and sweet little girl!

jori-o said...

Thanks for stopping by...and for letting me know about sweet little Callie! I'm glad I can help (in some small, eensy way)

House of Blues said...

What a precious little miracle. I am definately praying for her, and your family. What a fighter. God bless! Cute stuff too! I love the neclace!

Doug and Lucy said...

We love you and your family. Callie is making great strides. Miracles never cease. We will keep all of your in our prayers. (Love the apron, but that's not the important part!)

Mauricio and Tiffany said...

Ashley, I don't know if you will even remember me, I am Tiffany Knight from Pinetop. I was one of Kimberly's best friends in high school. Anyways I just wanted to let you know that my thoughts and prayers have been and will remain with your family and Callie.
Tiffany Deza

Fullerton Family said...

Oh hey, that vinyl one wasn't always there, was it?!

Erin said...

So let me just say "there is definately no place like home" I hope she will be able to go home soon. Having all of her family around I bet will help sooo much. she is such a trooper!!!! I will post a little about your great giveways for callie on my page.. I totally love the Vinyl. That is soo cute and she has so many to choose from. awesome idea..

Tiffany said...

I have been watching for some time now on the updates for Callie and i always hesitate to comment but now that it's helping raise money to comment i couldn't resist. She is truly an inspiration and we pray for her continued recovery. Tell your mom tinfanny says hi. The vinyl is awesome by the way.

Seriously, so blessed! said...

Go Callie Go!

sara,mike,rhett,and gage said...

Man it is really hard to decide apron or the bag. I think I got to go with the bag. I love the purse!

JDButler Family said...

Thank you Ashley & Everyone for making it possible for Jeff & I to be here with Callie while she is healing & relearning!
Love to ALL & God Bless Us ALL, Everyone!!!

t does wool said...

Ashley,first, thank you for finding my blog;secondly, what a tragedy your family has gone through and what strength you all have found.A big kiss for Callie (and a prayer) and hopes for her continued progress. Your giveaway is generous;if I were to be lucky I would love the credit for the wall design studio...great creative touch

ashley said...

hi ashley, thanks for visiting me and leading me here- what an incredible story and a miracle of a little girl- my prayers are with your family now. and i hope you indeed do get all the comments you can- will see if i can link something on my blog.
as for the giveaway. i live in a very tiny community in the desert and at this time of year there are no flowers. so put me down for the vinyl as i would love to pretend my walls were coming to life;)
ashley ♥

Lisa at lil fish studios said...

Wishing you and your family all the strength you need. Thanks for stopping by my blog, I'm glad it led me here. I hope the comments pour in for you. Sending you my very best wishes.

Ashley W. said...

So if each comment equals a one dollar donation, if I comment more than once does it count for two dollars? I know you don't know who I am but as a mother I can not even imagine what your family has and is going through with all of this. I hope and pray for your family that your little California, as you like to call her, is able to make a full recovery!

Shannon said...

Thanks for the birthday greeting and for visiting my blog... so glad you did and told me about your giveaway! I have read all about Callie's amazing story! She is truly and example of God's miracles!

All of the prizes are awesome! I'd choose the apron... so cute!

Kasey said...

Love, love the apron! I'll link you to my blog. This is a great cause for sure!

Rhiana said...

I love the necklace! I don't have any jewelry and would love to start collecting. Also, I added your donate button for your little Callie to my blog sidebar. Praying for little Callie.

Dee said...

Firstly, I am glad little Callie is doing well, an old school friend lost a child this way, terrible. so I am glad your story has hope.

With hope as my theme, I think the little birdsnest necklace epitomises hope.. birds have such challenges to get their babies to adulthood, yet they persevere, and mostly win in the end.
I would choose this necklace, its beautiful.

I will post your comp in my competition list on my blog.

Preston said...

Wow I am truly moved and it is unbelievable story of heartache and courage. And what a great name, Kisses for Callie. If I were to win, I would love the Apron as my daughter collects (and wears) vintage aprons.

Pink Princess said...

Wanted you to know I will keep sweet Callie in my prayers.
And to boot, would LOVE to win one of your give-aways too. I am drawn to that pretty bag, love the colors and the design is so pretty!

Hugs from Marian

Meaghan said...

What an amazing heart you have, strength, love and blog! I know tragedy and struggle myself. It is not an easy road. There are many days when you wake up not knowing how you are going to make it through the day, but you do. People often say to me, you are so brave i dont know if i could do what you do. I am confused by this and respond, what other choice do i have?? BUT you do have another choice. You could stay in bed, not talk about it, cry, feel sorry for yourself, find someone to blame etc...BUT YOU DIDNT AND YOU DONT. Not only is your story very sad & inspirational but its so full of love and life. What you do is absolutely amazing and if there is anyway I can support you please know I am here. You and your sister will be in my thoughts daily. After reading this you have become a part of my life, even though I don't know you. Now that I know how difficult tragedy is I can truly understand and appreciate how hard fighting through it is.

If you do another giveaway like this please let me know so I can donate somethings from our coffee shop. Congratulations on being such a wonderful person and especially sister!

Love,
Meaghan

Unknown said...

Bless your heart. I'm so grateful to know of the miracles that are occuring all around me. My prayers are with you and your sister.

koopermom said...

Ashley, what a story. and what a brave little fighter Callie is! You and your family are in my prayers, and I hope everything continues to go on the right track! Great giveaways, I'd be happy with any of them. My fave is probably the vinyl!

jewelstreet said...

Sending Callie all my love and best wishes!

Unknown said...

What an awesome way to support...I'm off to link you in my blog.

S Club Mama said...

this is so amazing! What a great sister. I added your giveaway to my contest corner.

Nancy said...

Ashley, My thoughts are with you and your family. You are all remarkable in your optomistic faith. Positive thinking can make such a difference. Please put me down for the necklace.

April said...

Just wanted you to know that I'm saying a prayer for Callie. She sounds like a very strong little girl who's been blessed with a great family and lots of support.

Your giveaway sounds wonderful! I, especially, would love to win the bird's nest necklace. The three eggs can symbolize my two daughters and I. We're all very close and I dread the day they fly from the "nest". Of course, I'll be excited for them as they test their wings and learn how to FLY on their own!!

God Bless You for all you've done for your sister. I wish you well!

Tracy said...

Praying for Callie, she sounds like such a little fighter ... it's great to hear she's doing better!

I love all the goodies in the giveaway but I necklace is my favorite.

God Bless You and Your Family,
Tracy

O'Loughlin Family said...

We wish Callie all the best, and I can help just by leaving a comment then its the least I can do.

Dorkys Ramos said...

She is so adorable and such a little fighter! I wish her nothing but the best and I hope she gets better soon :)

P.S. That necklace is beautiful.

Mindy said...

This is such an inspiring story. WOW what an awesome little sister you have and what a wonderful family you all are!! I'm totally awe struck right now...

I'm proud to leave a comment for Callie!!

I am drawn to the vinyl wall deco. WOW that is gorgeous. Thanks so much!

Decor To Adore said...

I blogged about the "Precious Meshes" nest necklace several months ago. I am still having a love affair with it.
Now I am off to see your mom's blog.

Rhonda said...

Wow! I remember hearing this story. I find it so sad that the media will make sure that the bad news gets out, but they so rarely headline the positives.

I'm so thrilled that she is doing well!

*Katie May* said...

Our prayers and thoughts are for you sweet sister and family.

Ashley. Unscripted... said...

Your family is amazing. They will definitely be in my prayers.

And I must say, that bag is to die for.

Ginny said...

How amazing that you are doing giveaways with such a great cause! Callie is my thoughts!

jewly said...

Our prayer are with her and her family.

Lindsay said...

Your amazing for all that you do and have done. What a tragic and scary experience. I know first hand, my nephew was ran over when he was 3,..he didn't make it! God needed an angel, too! Keep up your good work...you will be rewarded for your kindness! I am so glad that your sweetie is doing better. The gifts in your giveaway are beautiful!!! Have a great day!!

Gabby said...

Lots of love and prayers from California! I stumbled across your blog one night and have kept Callie and your family in my prayers.

The necklace is darling!

aimee said...

My thoughts and prayers are with Callie and your family. Your faith is an example for all. Thebag is just perfect- but mostly thanks for the inspiration.

Lilly said...

Ashley what a wonderful big sister and daughter you are. Are you accepting donations? My thoughts and prayers are with your family and I am glad to know little Callie is progressing well. I will put a little feature on my blog about this. Take Care of your family and importantly yourself.

Anonymous said...

What a wonderful giveaway this is-- I want to post 40 times just to make sure all that money is donated! :)

I am so glad your little sister is doing well; it is always good to see miracles happening. :)

As far as my favorite, WHO could decide? They all rock and I give major kudos to the awesome people who donated them. :)

Mamarazzi said...

thank you so much from stopping by my blog. your comment was very kind.

this is a beautiful thing you are doing here.

Andrea said...

Thanks for the comment. I've never seen a giveaway that benefited anyone but myself, so I just had to comment. :) I like the necklace.

Anonymous said...

Prizes are cute, and I hope that little Callie gets better!

Cindy Schmidt said...

What a little cutie- many prayers for a complete and speedy recovery! And the APRON is adorable (wink, wink!)

Amber Dee said...

Love the apron, hope Callie is doing well.

jes said...

go callie! glad you're getting better!!
LOVE the bag.

court said...

glad callie's such a fighter!
love the necklace.

& company said...

miracles have not ceased!! go callie!
love the apron!

Alison said...

What an amazing story! I'm so glad Callie is doing better. God bless her and all of your family--you are obviously such a giving person to be doing these giveaways. (P.S. I love the bag.)

Unknown said...

We had a great Sabbath day today, with lots of prayers that included Callie and your family! You are very much loved and thought of. Anything is possible with Heavenly Father, and nothing but miracles has he performed!--Candace

Anonymous said...

I stumbled upon your blog through SITS! You are wonderful to be doing this for your little sister! She along with you and your family will be in my prayers!!
I just LOVE the nest necklace, I think it is so adorable and would make a wonderful gift!!!Tara

Jen said...

Prayers for you and your family are going on my daily list. I hope your little sister progresses well with her recovery. Bless your hearts...I can only imagine the scare you have had!

I found you through SITS. And, I love love LOVE the purse :) Its great & my other FAVORITE is the vinyl wall applique. I am going to check out both of these shops!

May God grant Little California a speedy recovery!

Colleen said...

Found you through SitS and wish nothing but a speedy recovery for Callie. Ah...the power of prayer that has already graced her. I will be checking in to see her progress.

Love the nest necklace. A perfect gift for my mom who just had her 3rd (and final) child leave the nest

Rachel Ann said...

I'll be praying that your sister makes a complete and full recovery!

I would definitely need the bag...a girl can never have too many!

JDButler Family said...

Thank You, Thank You, Thank You!

.girl ferment. said...

The poor little thing, what a nightmare of an accident for your family and friends.
Glad she is making progress and i hope it continues.

No need to win anything, just wanted to get some money donated.

ashley b said...

oh you guys! thank you so much! i promise the raffle and the winners are coming! what a morning for technical difficulties huh?

April said...

Poor little thing. She is definately in my prayers!

Danica Osborn said...

fun giveaways, great cause, count me in!

Jennifer said...

I will be sure to pray for Callie! What a wonderful idea for a giveaway! I love them all, I can't choose a favorite!

Unknown said...

What a great way to raise money for a good cause.

I LOVE the apron

k8tee said...

I'm so glad I saw the link to your site on another blog - if I can do such a little thing as leave a comment to help Callie, I'm all about it! I would love to win the apron - it is GORGEOUS and I hope I could pass it down to my little 20 month old in honor of Callie when she's a little older! Katie
katiewoodrow at yahoo dot com

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Anonymous said...

Sorry, forgot to say which item I liked. I love the vinyl! Anyway, for the real cause, my prayers are with you and this sweet baby girl!

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