Jellyfish Wishes

Once upon a time there was a little girl, 5 years old to be precise. This particular little girl had a birth defect that, sadly, was missed for years. This caused her to, once the problem was found, have serious problems which required many surgeries. Five years old is far too young to have a lifetime of dealing with medical issues. Fear not though friends! This special little girl had a fairy mommy who wanted to take a positive stand for herself and her little daughter. So this fairy mommy collected numerous cards for the latest surgery in February, knowing that these tokens of affection would make the special little girl smile after surgery and the 2 weeks it would take her to recover. There would be no crying and worrying for this little girl and her fairy mommy. They even collected over 500 cards! That's a lot! The special little girls favorite card was a jellyfish. 


Together, the special little girl and her fairy mommy, decided they would carry on the "card" tradition. They now do this for other children, and their mommies (or daddies), who needed extra comfort through encouraging words, prayers, pictures, or whatever may help. They call the children that they collect the cards for their "jellyfish". Along with the cards they have collected a stuffed or knitted jellyfish is included.

By now, if you're a follower of my blog, you know I love warm hearted stories. This story, and that's how I am telling it by referring to the owner and creator of Jellyfish Wishes as a fairy mommy, is super sweet and touching. No parent wants to think of their child sick or needing surgery. When you are in that situation, either as parent or the child, think of how helpful it would be to know people are thinking of you!

Right now Jellyfish Wishes is collecting for a little girl named Gwendolyn. Here's the shameless FB link plug: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Jellyfish-Wishes/140763696004828. For more information you can go to their page and check out the notes section on how to send cards. There is even a few pictures of some of the people lucky enough to have received a Jellyfish Wish package.


Since the Jellyfish idea went "viral" they have been OVERWHELMED with people who need a wish. At this time they are in need of, and accepting,

• Knitted or Stuffed Jellyfish
• Handmade cards or pictures drawn by children
• Small donations to help with shipping
• Extra envelopes
• Extra stamps

The special little girl and her fairy mommy are about to hold a card making at their local church in which other children will be able to help create "wishes" for the ten children in need. Jellyfish Wishes would also welcome:

• Stickers
• Glue
• Crayons
• Markers
• Glitter

If you have it in your ability to help make a wish come true, please do. If you can't, but would like to help, please spread the word about Jellyfish Wishes. And head over to http://www.facebook.com/pages/Jellyfish-Wishes/140763696004828 and let the special fairy mommy know what a truly inspiring job she is doing.

If it captures one persons attention, then it was worth it right?

With love, Melissa <3