Safe in HIS Arms...: More GIVEAWAY fun!

Hello, Friends!

I thought I'd check back in with the details on my giveaway. I'd been holding back because I'm going to try to support another family through a giveaway here. However, I don't have all the details yet, so I decided to go ahead with part of what I was going to do. (When everything falls into place I'll post again with the rest of the info on the other)

For now.. I wanted to do something to bless someone here. As a stay at home mom (of small children), I don't get out a whole lot. Don't get me wrong, I'd have it NO other way.. I'm just sayin that YOU are my outlet for friendship. ☺ You've been here for me when I've asked for prayer for our family or others, you've left encouraging words when I was afraid or down, and I want to say THANKS by doing something for YOU!

So this is how it will work. One week from today (Thursday, April 30) I'll have my drawing. (I think I'll use random.org to choose the number. Since it doesn't take much to confuse me, I'll only count the comments on THIS post) The gift will be a $25 giftcard. I'll let the winner pick where the card will come from. Your choices will be...

AMC Theatres
Ace Hardware
AllPosters.com
Amazon MP3 ™
American Eagle Outfitters
Banana Republic
Bath & Body Works
Bed Bath & Beyond
Black Angus/Cattle Company Steakhouse
Borders Books and Music
Brooks Brothers
Buca di Beppo
Cabela's
Champs Sports
Chico's
Crutchfield
DSW Shoes
Destination Maternity®
Eddie Bauer
Express
Foot Locker
Footaction

Gap
J. Jill
LL Bean
Lands' End
Lids
Lobster Gram
Men's Wearhouse
Motherhood® Maternity
NASCAR.COM
Nike
Pep Boys
Pier I Imports
Regal Entertainment Group
Sally Beauty
Sephora
Shutterfly
Staples
Talbots
The Children's Place
Timberland
Waldenbooks
White House Black Market

Feel free to share this with your friends. The only requirements is that you leave a comment on THIS post! ☺

Oh, don't forget to go over to my friend April's and register for her giveaway! I think it'll be Friday.

Take care...
Love,

Brent's Story...

Our son Brent suddenly started to complain with back pain in the fall of 2004. He was playing flag football with the town league and loved to roughhouse with his two younger brothers so the pain was dismissed at first. After having him tested for kidney and bladder infections and finding him clear we finally asked for an MRI of his back. A couple of weeks later (the very day of the MRI) we received a phone call from his doctor saying that a tumor was found in his pelvic area. We were asked how quickly we could get him to St. Jude Children's Hospital - we left IMMEDIATELY. Later that same week we got the diagnosis. It was one that we would NEVER, EVER forget. It was Stage IV Neuroblastoma, a cancer of the nervous system. His chances of survival when diagnosed were 1/4 - 1/3. When he relapsed we were reminded there was NO CURE. There was basically no hope of survival... none outside the HOPE we had in JESUS.

Brent fought long and hard. He was a Christian and LOVED his SAVIOR. He NEVER asked "why" or complained. He took each day as it was - a gift from GOD. Brent went HOME to be with the LORD on January 2, 2007. He was 11 years old. If I've EVER had a "hero" in this world.... it would be him.

If you'd like to read about his AMAZING journey you can visit his caringbridge site caringbridge.org/ms/brentnason

24 comments:

Anonymous said...: Praying that the Lord will always be with you no matter what the future holds.
Isaiah 43:1-3a But now thus saith the LORD that created thee, O Jacob, and he that formed thee, O Israel, Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine. When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee. For I am the LORD thy God, the Holy One of Israel, thy Saviour...
Prayer Bears My email address; April 23, 2009 at 12:12 AM
Teresa @ Grammy Girlfriend said...: I love signing up for giveaways...

Be sure and check out my monthly giveaway...You have to scan down to the "Card Box" post to see what it looks like...but it is a $75.00 value....

It was so popular that I decided to give one away each month...For every comment you leave during the month, that puts you in the drawing that many times; April 23, 2009 at 12:42 AM
April said...: Girlfriend, you are talking my language! What a great giveaway! Please count me in! You are such a blessing, Tonya!; April 23, 2009 at 5:20 AM
April said...: I just posted about your giveaway...scroll down to the bottom of today's post. So, the word is out...woo hoo!; April 23, 2009 at 5:25 AM
Pam D said...: Wow, girlfriend.. choices! That's an awesome giveaway... but given the "choice", I'd still rather sit on the porch and have a cup of coffee with you! "<); April 23, 2009 at 5:39 AM
Unknown said...: Hi Tonya,

Don't enter me in the give-away!

I missed you and it was awesome to see you stopped by today!

How are "you" doing?

Life has been so very full for our family the past three months - I can't get over that May is here!!!

WOW!

Know that I think and pray for you often!

Lots of love!
Jill; April 23, 2009 at 6:31 AM
crispy said...: You continue to be a blessing. Love how God uses you in so many ways.

Cris; April 23, 2009 at 7:43 AM
southerninspiration said...: Hi, I came by way of April's blog....she and I have been blog friends a while! I'm glad to "meet" you, and I love your blog. I'd love to be entered in your giveaway...what a nice surprise!
It's so good to have blog friends to support one another in love and prayer, right?
Take care.
Suzanne In Tx; April 23, 2009 at 7:54 AM
He & Me + 3 said...: Ewww, I love giveaways..How fun that is really sweet of you!
Hugs,
Mimi; April 23, 2009 at 7:55 AM
Special K said...: Girl...that's what we are 'here' for! Support, encouragement and love...I love hearing from you and hearing about your life...the fact that we can do this for one another is such a blessing and so are you!

Have a great day!!!

Much love,

K; April 23, 2009 at 8:43 AM
Anonymous said...: How nice of you!! :o)

I agree, sometimes my bloggin' friends are the ONLY friends I have and it's great to have someone to talk to!!

Enter me in the giveaway ;) can I comment 20 times? LOL just kidding!!!

Thank you for being so generous :); April 23, 2009 at 12:11 PM
kahlanne said...: Oh boy...I hope I am the winner. Almost missed the chance...haven't been on in so long. Zeke is keeping me so busy!; April 23, 2009 at 3:49 PM
a said...: Amen to Lynn! I love that scripture!

I pray that you have a wonderful weekend!; April 23, 2009 at 4:01 PM
Becky said...: lol, from one homeschooling mom to another I know exactly how you feel. I'm only sorry I haven't met you before today. I jumped over from April's.

I'd have to pick Staples if I win cuz I am in desperate need of printer ink.

Have a blessed day!; April 23, 2009 at 5:12 PM
Susan said...: Hey Girlfriend!!

Count me in on this AWESOME give-a-way OK?

You are such a blessing Tonya.

Love you♥; April 23, 2009 at 7:04 PM
Susan Foster clf8987@aol.com said...: I am also a SAHM and lately I have taken in kids to babysit to try to make ends meet....sorta, LOL. For my birthday my Husband got me a table saw that also miters, I LOVE IT!!!! I have already made a few benches for our deck and plan to build an arbor over our deck for shade. SO, if I am the lucky winner I would have to go for the Ace Hardware one, it is hard to build without wood, LOL. I have also been painting the rooms in our home using different painting techniques and as always thinking of you and your precious Brent.; April 23, 2009 at 10:50 PM
Angie H. said...: Love your blog
Count me in I would love to win..
:)
Angie H.
Soso, MS; April 24, 2009 at 11:44 AM
Tonya said...: Wow! You are very generous! Hope you have a blessed day from one stay at home to another.
Much Love; April 24, 2009 at 3:33 PM
Beth E. said...: Hooray for giveaways! I'd love to win! Of course, who wouldn't? LOL Please enter me!

You are so thoughtful and generous!!

Hope you have an awesome weekend..
Love you,
Beth; April 24, 2009 at 4:07 PM
Teresa @ Grammy Girlfriend said...: So glad to have reconnected with you. I was an everyday reader of Brent's site. He was a courageous little guy.; April 25, 2009 at 11:13 AM
SueEllen in Dallas said...: Hi Tonya...although I seldom comment, I've been a follower since your CaringBridge days with Brent. I'd love be included in your giveaway drawing. Thank you.

SueEllen
nascar820stars9@sbcglobal.net; April 25, 2009 at 9:24 PM
KellyO said...: I've "lurked" on your blog for a while and I think it's great that you are having a giveaway! Keep posting, it's super enjoyable!!!; April 25, 2009 at 11:33 PM
Lakeville Vertical said...: Tonya,
You are generous and so giving. What friends we would be if only we lived closer. I would love hanging on your front porch, sipping tea (I like mine unsweetened) and watching the kids play in the great outdoors. I love that I found your CB site and had the priviledge to get to know your dear son and most importantly pray for him. You are a dear!; April 28, 2009 at 6:27 PM
Jennifer said...: Please enter me in your giveaway...even though I KNOW you have not received your Starbucks card - I am SO SO SO sorry. When I left for Texas..I thought it was taken care of - well, when I returned still right there on the table.

Note to self - if you want something done..do it yourself! You should get it soon. How pitiful.

I sure would love to "play along" with yours, though - if I still can :); April 29, 2009 at 9:28 PM