Joshua

Hello blog friends!  I have loads of cards to share today, but they come with a purpose and a chance to win some a•muse|studio goodness! :)

I'd like to introduce you to Joshua...

A good friend of mine recently shared Joshua's story with me.  Joshua is the awesome nephew of a good friend of his.  His story truly resonated with me.

Joshua is 10-years old and lives in Puerto Rico.  Only a little younger than the kids I teach every day, so maybe that's why I paid attention.  Or maybe it is his HUGE smile with those dimples!!!

Or, maybe it was his heartbreaking description of his last chemo treatment, "Joshua said that he felt like he was burning inside"

And the realization that he is half the size of his twin brother.  I just want to sweep up this little guy and make everything better.  If I saw one of my students go through this, I would be utterly heart broken.

Joshua's family describes him as a little warrior.  His story can be found here. It is both uplifting and humbling. 

So it is with a big heart that I ask you to help Joshua in some way if you can.  I plan on making him a special card and ask you to do the same if you can.  I'm sure something happy is just the medicine he needs.  I'm told he is particularly fond of cars, especially "tricked out sports cars" and loves police officers (since his father is one).  What boy doesn't? LOL  

So - I'll make this worth your while!  Make a card for Joshua and send it to me (just send me an email jillscards@mac.com for my addy) by June 1st and I'll enter you in a contest to win one free a•muse|Studio Stamp set (any set your heart desires).  I'll also enter your name in my contest If you post this card challenge on your blog and/or facebook page (leave a link in the comment section of this blog post).  In fact, if you do all 3 I'll enter your name 3 times!  Let's see if we can't send this warrior lots of love!  I'll randomly select the winner on June 2nd.

So thank you for opening up your hearts to Joshua :)  Here are some of my favorite cards I have made that I think might do the trick to cheer him up.  I'll be making him a special one this weekend.  Please send him some love :)

Hope this offered you some inspiration!

If you are in a position to make a donation to help with his medical expenses, the family has set up a special bank account.  

Comité Pro-Fondos Joshua Rodríguez Hernández
PO Box 1586
Aguadilla, PR 00605

Or, donate directly to the bank at:
Banco Popular (1-888-724-3650)
Account #050-29870