Drew Elliot and McKenna Lynn Olson

Drew Elliot Olson 8/27/03 - 8/22/05
McKenna Lynn Olson 3/22/05 - 7/05/06

Heaven will mean more to you now- your dearest treasure is there. "For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also" (Matthew 6:21). He takes from the family here to form a family there. Baby hands are beckoning to you, and a baby voice is calling you home.

There is a sacredness in tears. They are not the mark of sadness, but of power. They speak more eloquently than ten thousand tongues. They are messengers of overwhelming grief.....and unspeakable love.
Washington Irving

Journal

Tuesday, November 11, 2008 9:19 AM CST

11/29 - UPDATE:
Holiday Blessings to you all. Just a quick update to let you know what is still needed for the gift bags. How blessed we were to get enough money to purchase blankets to go along with the gift bags!! Way to GO McGuire Middle School.
We are short on Chapstick, shampoo and lotions. If you would like to donate, please send them or drop them off at the locations listed below. Also, Drew's Stocking isn't filled with books yet! Please let me know if you'd like us to pick them up. You can ship them by using the book rate at the post office to save money.
Thanks again for all of your help. We feel so ENCOURAGED by you all.


This year we have several drop off places in the Metro.

South Metro:
Kazolly's Sweet Shop Downtown Lakeville.

WEST:
The Fleischhacker's 7690 84th Ave N
Greenfield, MN 55373
763-477-9815

NORTH:
I.C.C. 451 Commerce Drive #800 Woodbury, MN 55125. 7:30-5:00

South:
The Berkner's 520 3rd Street E Wannamingo, MN 55983.


Dear Friends,
It is that time of year again! The family and friends of Drew and McKenna Olson will be delivering Christmas gift bags to the parents of the children at Children's Hospital in St. Paul. The gift bags will be filled with items to help the parents make a difficult stay better. We know how hard it is to spend many days in the hospital. Our hope is that these bags will give the parents something to smile about and something to make their days easier.
If you would like to help, there are still things needed. We are collecting travel size shampoo, soap, deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrushes, candy and any other personal items that you think would be helpful. We are also collecting decks of cards, crossword puzzles, Starbucks gift cards and gas cards.
We decided to once again fill "Drew's Stocking" with books for kids. It has been such a joy to hear how Drew's books have brought giggles and smiles to the kids who are sick. If you would like to donate books or donations please send them to me at 20235 Kensington Way Lakeville, MN 55044. I can pick them up too.

Don't forget about the big kids! Chapter books are great!

If you have any questions or would like me to pick up the items please email me at shannonolson914@yahoo.com

Thank you for helping us to help others!

Rand, Shannon and Cam Olson

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Heaven
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