APRIL'S BEAUTIFUL RESPONSE TO HER TAG!!!

I THINK I GOT TAGGED BACK!!!  Isn't this BeA-u-Ti-FuL!!! (just an FYI...if it doesn't load right away...try it again!)  WOW...I love it!!!  THANKS APRIL

Donating to help the Chihuahuas

 

Who doesn't LOVE cute little puppies?

Another MAD project being run for Donny is a "Chihuahua Rescue". It provides assistance wherever there is a Chihuahua in need. They achieve this by taking dogs into a network of foster homes...or by referral/assistance through their many rescue contacts. So...of course this had to be my next MAD donation...and isn't that an ADORABLE pup they put on their receipt for my donation. 

If you would like to read about all of the ten MAD projects that are going on...or to make a donation of your own...use this link to Donny's site.

http://www.donny.com/story/news-other-fans/donnys_mad_friends

Everyone needs to get MAD...

so we can 

Make A Difference

in this world!!!

Want to Be a Tagger, Too???

 

Copy and Paste and Make Your Own Tags... 

If would like to make someone feel special...you can just copy and paste this below and make tags like I did...I mounted the tag on card stock and dolled it up with a sticker and I was good to go! If you send in your stories to the e-mail on the tag...I will be happy post the stories of your tags as they move! It is always great to include a picture to go along with your story if you can! If for some reason copying and pasting doesn't work...just send me a request by e-mail and I will send you an attachment for it! I would love to have more fellow taggers...and everyone has someone they would like to make feel special!

Here was my response from Candy on her tag....

OHMYGOSH!!! That blog entry was AMAZING! What a SWEET thing to say about me! I feel like such a common person, but YOU made me feel like a SUPER-HERO!!! Thanks so much for those kind words! You made my day, and I feel so blessed and lucky to be included in your circle of friendship!

I told you she was special! Now make it your turn to get involved and make a difference in someone's day!  

 ___________just copy below and get started...________

TAG

YOU’RE 

IT!

YOU HAVE BEEN TAGGED BY SOMEONE WHO LOVES YOU!!!
SOMEONE YOU HAVE MADE A DIFFERENCE TO!
NOW IT’S YOUR TURN TO DO THE SAME…
PASS ON THIS TAG AND
TELL SOMEONE YOU DON’T TELL OFTEN ENOUGH
THAT THEY ARE GREAT!
AND HOW GLAD YOU ARE THAT THEY ARE IN YOUR LIFE!

THEN LET ME KNOW HOW YOU DID IT…
EMAIL A PHOTO AND A SHORT STORY
OF WHY THEY ARE SPECIAL TO YOU!
SEND TO MADTAG2010@GMAIL.COM
THEN SEE YOUR STORY POSTED ON…
http://madaboutmakingadifference.blogspot.com/

 

Another Donation to a MAD Project...it's all about the SMILES!

 

Donny website says..

Smiling to Make a Difference

03/02/11

One of the best ways to make a difference is by simply smiling.

He must have been reading my mind...because I had made a donation to this very same MAD Project for the Oral Cancer Foundation just last week. Then on the very day that Donny posted this on his site...I received my package for my donation. They are note cards with Bea~U~Ti~FuL photography. They included two bracelets, also. I know that the entire Osmond family has always been known for their big, beautiful smiles...so, this is such a fitting cause for one of the MAD projects. I remember when I was in high school, my mom had a friend stay with us that was being treated at the local hospital for jaw cancer. It was not a fun experience watching her go through the treatments for it. So, with that in mind also, one of my first donations to a MAD project had to be to this one, which is being run by Susan. And I must say...these are great quality cards printed on high quality paper...and everyone can use note cards for their TAG YOU'RE IT projects...to write notes on...to let people know how special they are!!! So, order yours today!

Remember everyone to show your

smile...because a happy smile always 

Pays it Forward!!!

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More Tulips to Share...

I had to get more of these pretty tulips to share!  I was positive when I got the idea to keep on tagging...that I would have to take something over to OUR friend Candy!  This is definitely another person who has been a positive influence on my family. You can always count on Candy to greet you with a huge smile along with warm words of how great you look! And she always has something special to share with you about your kids...and how much she enjoys them all.

I first met Candy when my third son was playing little league with hers. They were on ALL STARS together and they have been great friends ever since. We had a great season and that was where I learned what a great sense of humor Candy has. She is hysterical...and I am sure that is why she is named "Favorite Teacher" by the kids year after year. She teaches Spanish and Speech and Debate at our local high school...and the kids all LoVe her. My kids ended up being in her class...and TA-ing for her. She always saved that coveted spot for my boys...which was always fun for them. She was sad last year when my baby graduated, as she said he had lightening fast fingers for entering grades into the computer. (I guess all of those computer and video games paid off! LOL). My son was just telling us the other day that he still stops by to visit her...I personally think those are the special teachers...the ones kids go back to visit! That means they have touched that place that isn't always easy to find in teenagers.  

I really had to chuckle at this though. Her son is currently serving a mission for the LDS church. So...Candy had his best friends over to have breakfast to celebrate his birthday...and so she could send him pictures of his party. How cute is that! I think she was totally missing him and drew strength from having his friends surround her. They loved it! And I thought that was the cutest thing! He will be returning soon...although, I heard he had asked for an extension...because he was really enjoying his work in Japan. He is pretty remarkable, too! And we are all excited to see him when he returns!  

I just wanted Candy to know that we all appreciate her friendship, her kindness and the time we have shared with her... 

We Love You Candy! And yes...
TAG YOU'RE IT!!! 

SPREADING MORE TAGS...

I have decided to get more TAGS out on their journey. The first person who came to mind is OUR friend April. April is "One in a Million"! Just ask any of my own sons, or any boy that was on a team with either of April's two boys. 

I first met April when I coached her oldest son in Little League. She was amazing from DAY ONE. She is SO sweet and helpful. She has always given her time to Glendora sports and to "HER BOYS" (as she calls them)...as she has personally adopted every single boy...on every one of her boy's sports teams...as her own. If anyone ever needed a ride to a travel soccer game...her car was full of them. She always brought lots of snacks for everyone. Actually, if the boys needed anything...she was always there for them. She volunteered her time to every sport her two sons were involved with. She even played in the adult co-ed soccer league...and she worked in every capacity that she could for that league, too. She even kept up on her duties for the adults, after injuries made her hang up her own cleats. Her latest involvement was the Tennis team at the high school, where she quickly starting running a club team for the boys. There really are TOO many to things to name them all. And if that wasn't already enough...she has a weekly game night at her house for ALL the boys to stop by and play and eat and laugh! And they do! It is so wonderful to have someone like that in the lives of your children...not only to be a friend and a great example of GOODNESS....but, to love them unconditionally like she does. I have never seen her mistreat any of them...she loved them all equally! (of course...I noticed she has always had a special soft spot for my four boys...and vice-a-versa) tee hee

April's younger son is now a senior at the high school and has been friends with my youngest son ever since they were little. They always played together while the older boys were playing in their games. She would always have my son over and has been like a second mother to him...and he ADORES her. Her creativity is beyond measure...as you can she in the photo above...where she and her son are presenting my son with a darling candy creation at his graduation party last June. The smile you see on her face is always there...and she is always happy to greet me with a "HI SWEETIE"! Now you know someone like that has made many days brighter for soooo many people....I know she has for me!!!

I LoVe you April!!!....and so do ALL OF MY BOYS!!!! 

I decided to tag her with these tulips and a card of appreciation. The tulips looked so happy and reminded me of her. They are hanging on the mirror of her car tonight...so she'll have a surprise there in the morning when she goes out for the day. So April...TAG YOU'RE IT!!!!    Smooches xoxox

 

Olive Osmond was so good to us!

Okay...so, I have found out this is a little harder than I thought it would be! I have been (softly) harassing my tag people to get their tags moving...and I think...they are thinking this is harder than it should be, too! 

My original idea...was for this to be a FUN way to let someone special know how much they mean to you. Because, no matter how busy we are, we think of the people that we care about EVERYDAY....(and wouldn't it be SO nice if they knew it?).

So...instead of waiting...I decided that I am going to do some more TAG spreading projects myself. To start off, I thought I would update myself on the progress of the other MAD projects. They are doing great! I decided my first Mad thing would be to make some donations. Of course, I had to start by donating something in the memory of a beautiful women...Olive Osmond....to her own charity...The Olive Osmond Perpetual Hearing Fund. I was so lucky to have met her on more than one occasion. She had such a sweet spirit and treated all of us fans like GOLD...and was so wonderful to my mother when they would speak. She carried herself with a grace and dignity that was very special. I am positive my mother gave her a warm welcome when she arrived in Heaven and that they became fast friends! And this MAD...TAG YOU'RE IT is being sent to Olive....just to let her know how much WE ALL LOVED HER! And of course...she did give us Donny...which she deserves extra big thanks for, too!    =0)   

           

                         WE LOVE AND MISS YOU OLIVE!!!