…still…with…me…

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This message, found on the envelope from my friend Sarah in England, was an A-HA moment for me. It was so touching to see and to know that she, like many of you, are still with me. It has never been more obvious than in the pinkness arriving daily to my home and my post office box. But what I didn't realize until I saw that message, was that by launching this project, Shannon is still with me. She's still with me.

The mail staff must get a kick out of all the packages. We are enjoying every minute of it.

I tend to buy two of everything. Good thing I got two of these pink bins because this one is full! THANK YOU to all who have sent in pink socks. This totally ROCKS!! We passed the goal of *65* days ago!

I've been rolling up each pair and labeling with the name and location of each donation on a pink tag so each recipient will GET that this project is a global hug. You can imagine I spazzed when Judy sent me these AND the stencils to make more.

I am humbled and honored to be the hostess of something that has rippled wider than I could ever have imagined. xoxo

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21 responses to “…still…with…me…”

August 10, 2008

Chris

Oh, this is so inspiring, Michelle. The evidence of Shannon is everywhere! Just THINK of all the
people she touched, and of how many of them will be thinking of her and remembering her when they discover the magnitude and beauty of what you’ve inspired.
Thank you for letting us be a part, with an opportunity to give.

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August 10, 2008

Kelsey O’Mullane

Oh I’m so happy for you Michelle!!! What an awesome response and it just goes to show you how much you touch people’s lives that they’d respond to you this way. I can just imagine Shannon’s grin at all these wonderful pink socks filling your house! lol

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August 10, 2008

~*~ Patty

Shannon IS always with you Michelle, she will be for ever and always! oxxoo

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August 10, 2008

Sarah

wow – look at all those socks! I agree with Kelsey, I reckon Shannon is grinning wide 🙂

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August 10, 2008

Anne Hartman

Michelle,
Thanks for the nice comment on my blog! And of course you can use the idea for prayer beads! I’m glad you liked them, and they will make great gifts. I posted a note about your Pink Wink project on the Paper Whimsy Forum online, so hopefully will bring some more attention and grow this wonderful tribute some more. Again, you are truly an inspiration, and I am so glad you are able to do something so positive during this difficult time.
Anne

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August 10, 2008

cindi

thank you michelle for letting me be a part of this wonderful *pink wink* brigade…
it has touched my heart so much as i know it will countless others…
i know shannon is so proud of you as always…
as i am forever saying to you…you ROCK! ; D

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August 10, 2008

Terisa

This does rock…how amazing!
Terisa

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August 10, 2008

coco leahy

Michelle, I would miss the deadline if I sent pink socks now, but one of my friends is a beautiful nurse and I will share your sister’s story with her and the pink socks will go to her. I was so inspired by you and Shannon I wept , it is a ripple effect and so uplifting what one person can do on the other side of the world. We take something from every person we meet or know and this www certainly makes the world a small but beutiful place if we want it to be. xxxx Coco

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August 11, 2008

Grrl+dog

These look so amazing, what an extraordinary thing to participate in. You are so blessed.. Hope my sox arrive from Australia..love, Dneese

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August 11, 2008

Toni

Thanks for sharing your wonderful pictures of everyone’s socks. Makes you know how much you are thought of. Your sister hears you!

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August 11, 2008

Janine

Wow Michelle… these are fabulous! Looks like so many more have arrived since Friday! You are such an inspiration…. and you will always carry Shannon with you in your heart! She would be so proud of you and everything you do! xoxox

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August 11, 2008

Marlynn

Amazing!! It blows you away just looking at the photos of all the socks. WAY TO GO EVERYONE! You are one special gal, Michelle…..God bless.

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August 11, 2008

Art Tea Life

You knowwww, that is so sweet how you posted everyone’s name and pictured the socks they sent. AND this woman that sent the littlet tags with a stencil to make more ! What a wonderful idea !
…still with You. Yes.

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August 11, 2008

Judy Wilkenfeld

Soooo wonderful to see it all coming in. It all looks so very fluffy.

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August 11, 2008

Sandy Berman

Michelle, I haven’t looked at your blog in a while and my heart goes out to you and your family.
SandyB

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August 11, 2008

Rosie

How wonderful to be surrounded by so much love… in the form of Pink Socks!!! My contribution is bound to arrive after your deadline – I apologise because I am so disorganised. But they’re on their way!
You are doing a wonderful thing, Michelle and inspiring so much warmth and ‘pinkness’! Shannon will be so proud…
Big hugs from bloomin’ rainy Blighty! xoxoxo

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August 11, 2008

Heather Bradley

wow…big pink heart flutters…
what a beautiful story that is unfolding!
xo heather

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August 12, 2008

SandyB

Hi Michelle, I put a package of socks in the mail this morning, they should get there Thursday or Friday. It makes all of us feel good to be DOING something, thank you for letting us help.
SandyB

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August 12, 2008

inge Bekaert

I’ve been thinking of you on sunday… 1 month…time goes by so quickly, but you may bet Shannon is still with you !
Lovely to see all that pink!!
greetings
Inge from Belgium

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August 12, 2008

Linda Warlyn

Oh, how pretty and HEARTWARMING! It’s like the world is awash with pink and Shannon’s beautiful spirit. We are all so honored to be part of your great and grand idea …those tags from Judy are the perfect touch! xoxox

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August 12, 2008

hedwig

Hi Michelle,
great to see how many people ARE with you… And not only in thougths, but they act on it too. Who said the internet world was cold and unpersonal? In both world’s i KNOW FOR SURE Shannon is watching you, having fun on all these socks you get. Hugs,
Hedwig
(hope what I send will make the deadline from Holland to you, I was in France last couple of weeks, it was sent from the heart anyhow XOXO)

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