Family and friends of new and expectant military moms from the 32nd Military Logistics Battalion gathered together today in Fort Bragg, North Carolina to see seventeen women showered with gifts sent by people and individuals from across the nation. Clever Parents hosted the event with our very good friend Lena Morrissey of Lena’s Notebook, to recognize expectant and new moms, eleven of whose spouses are deployed and six of whom are active duty soldiers.
Due to the overwhelming generosity of more than 50 companies and numerous individuals, each mom received a large box with an assortment of items selected for them including Johnson’s Baby products, Kalencom diaper bags, Vincent baby shoes, diapers, books, clothing from online children’s stores from across the nation, personalized Support Our Troops yard signs from Yard Art, baby blankets, towels, and much more. Expectant moms and those with the youngest babies also received beautiful Svan bouncers, courtesy of Scandinavian Child. (View a list of the companies who donated items to the shower here.)
Awe and excitement describes the festivities and the moms’ reactions. April, mom to a six week old baby, expressed her heartfelt gratitude and surprise upon seeing the extent of the outpouring of support. “I was really shocked to see that so many people came to support us - People that we don’t even know,” says one new mom whose husband is deployed and who herself is also an active duty soldier. “It’s just really good to feel supported.”
Both Clever Parents and Lena’s Notebook want to express our sincere thanks to everyone who made this shower a success and we want to express our gratitude to the families of the 32nd Medical Logistics Battalion at Fort Bragg. We were truly impressed by their spirit and optimism and humbled by their sacrifices for our country. We salute you.
Because of the success of this shower, Clever Parents and Lena’s Notebook are in the process of forming a non-profit organization in order to host showers such as this across the nation. If you are interested in donating to future showers, please contact Kris Jackson at kris@cleverparents.com for more information or send items to:
Operation Shower
c/o Clever Parents
514 Daniels Street
Suite 270
Raleigh, NC 27605
View footage from the shower in Fort Bragg on Vidcast Episode #25 on CleverParents TV.
*Group photo courtesy Aimee Bickers of Pure Expressions Photography.
By Kris on 06/3/07 in Charity, News, Featured, Editor Picks, Operation Shower
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June 4th, 2007 at 7:50 am
I am one of the Ft. Bragg (first time) moms-to-be who attended today’s baby shower held in our honor. I wanted to personally thank you and those who helped you to sponsor this event.
I means a lot to me, and I’m sure the other mothers, who were there to know that there are people out there who care enough to do something so amazing such as this and support us in this stressful and trying time. My husband is currently deployed and this celebration has made this difficult time a little easier to bare. I cannot thank you enough!!!
With MUCH gratitude,
~CaraLee
Proud Army Wife
June 4th, 2007 at 7:54 am
CaraLee -
It was truly our honor and pleasure to celebrate you and your families. Pregnancy and childbirth are hard enough when you have a solid support system in place. Taking that away makes the process much more difficult. If we can help bring you some joy through the generosity and support from people around the country, it is our true pleasure. We are humbled by the sacrifices that you are all making to protect our country.
Gratefully,
Kris Jackson
June 4th, 2007 at 9:02 am
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June 4th, 2007 at 8:41 pm
Thank you for Lena’s Notebook and Clever Parents for making the baby shower a reality and letting us to be part of it!
Thank you also for CaraLee for the sweet note - all the best for you!
Sincerely,
Katja Presnal
A former military wife
June 4th, 2007 at 8:59 pm
I really want to thank Kris and the rest of the support team that did all of this for us! I mean it’s so encouraging to see how much people all around really do care! I truly got a little teary eyed receiving all the great and wonderful gifts. It’s such a blessing to have people like you : Kris, Mrs.Stubbs, and the rest of the support group! I don’t even know where to begin with all my thanks! But lets not forgot our prayers and love for our soldiers that are overseas~ Thank you so much for everything and God Bless! xoxo
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