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May – June, 2017VOLUME 18 ISS: 3VOLUNTEER LUNCHEON A SUCCESS !Guest SpeakerErica ShieldsVolunteer Luncheon was held on May , 11, at King of Glory Church in Arvada. Our main speaker was EricaSharpe Shields, Mrs. Colorado 2016. She talked about setting your goals in life, and the significant impression1

in her life by her mother and father, mom made sure she would brush her teeth so that she would have agreat smile because when you see someone with a smile it is so much more pleasant than a person with afrown. Her Dad insisted that she make her bed every day. Not because of neatness but because it taught herdiscipline. She shared a quote her dad would often say, “ Love people, use things not people”.She wanted to become famous. She went to San Francisco State University where she participated in studiesof LSD, she and her group were very successful but she still wasn’t famous. She was eventually called throughministry to go overseas. She learned that Happiness is not about things, it’s about People.One day she was in the middle of cleaning and had an Epiphany, as she stood there looking at her “stuff”(many gifts, trophy’s, acknowledgements) she realized it doesn’t matter, stuff doesn’t bring joy.Godanswered her prayer of happiness through pageantry, her message: ”Live a life of Purpose.” Erica sharedhow she got involved with “Sock it to em” and how she eventually got involved with donating baby socks toWarm Hearts Warm Babies. Her last quote was “Often, the answer to our prayers does not come while weare on our knees but while we are on our feet.” You could be chasing the wrong things, find somethingvaluable and meaningful.I have condensed the many lovely, and purposeful things she had to say. We are lucky and grateful to haveErica as a volunteer at WHWB.By Pat Cisneros.The Volunteer Luncheon is a way of saying, Thank You to everyone who donates their time and talents.It doesn’t matter if you Knit, Crochet, Tat, Sew, Serge, Iron, Turn or Stuff YOU ARE VALUABLE to us. Withoutyour sharing of your talents, possibly we could be short one bib/ sleeper/ gown/afghan, etc.In addition to our speakers and lunch, there was the traditional drawing of gifts donated by several volunteers.The Craft Table, and the Silent Auction Table. Lunch was chicken, salads, & dessert. Thank you everyone whohelped coordinate the tables, settings, little gifts, centerpieces, buffet table, and kitchen coordination.Thank You VolunteersDear Warm Hearts Warm Babies,Thank you so much for the Welcome Baby Bags full of treats that youprovide for our new moms! Your generosity makes a huge difference here at UC Health. Our mom’s love theirblankets, hats, and all of the other gifts that you take the time to give.Volunteer Services, UC Health.2

Mothers hold their children's hands for a short while, buttheir hearts forever. — UNKNOWNCONTESTEffective immediately, WHWB will be having a BESTDECORATED Sweatshirt /or Sweatshirt JacketContestA cash prize of 50.00 will be given for the bestdecorated. Non- Biased Judges will decide thewinner.Easy rules follow: Decorate either the front only or sleeves andback Purchase any size sweatshirt/ jacket it is yourchoice Decorations can be sequins, buttons, laceribbon, beads, quilting- your choice no limit. You may enter more than once. The entry does not have to be an originaldesign, you can use a pattern found on theinternet or in a book, or magazine, etc. All entries are to be donated to WHWB, andwill be placed in our Craft Fairs, for the fall.The Deadline to submit your entry to your GroupLeader or to the Baby House is Oct. 1, 2017.MotherMy mother is always with me.She's the whisper of the leavesas you walk down the street.She's the smell of bleachIn your freshly laundered socks.She's the cool hand on your browwhen you're not well.Your mother lives inside your laughter.She's crystallized in every tear drop.She's the place you came from,your first home.She's the map you followwith every step that you take.She's your first loveand your first heart break.and nothing on earth can separate you.Not time, Not space. Not even death.will ever separate you from your mother.You carry her inside of you.From Shikeya ContestOur participation in the Chamber of Commercecontest we submitted 6434 Hours for the month ofApril. Thank you, every one, for your cooperation ingetting your hours turned in. All of you helped in thissuccessful endeavor.At this point we would ask you to continue to turn inyour hours on a regular basis. If you put it off,waiting can lead to forgetting. Remember, yourhours count.A mom's hug lasts long after she lets go.UNKNOWNPoem for Father’s DayFathers young, fathers oldRemembering good times are our gold.Value earned through guidance givenHelping us go forth in living'. We greatly appreciate all of our donors and volunteers,without you our organization would not exist. Please knowthat if your name was left off our list it was unintentionaland all of your efforts are valued and appreciated.Each father adding to our troveA treasure chest of love untold.Remembering father in our livesTaking time to realize.What we need this month:Do need: Preemie Shirts, Sleepers, & GownsFatherly love brings wealth to livingRemembering this we go forth in giving.Do need: NEW BORN Booties, only.Fathers young, fathers oldWe remember you all, As life unfolds.RaginiBoys only, going home outfits, shorts & shirtsDo Not need: Preemie going home outfits.3

What’s your story?Sometimes a routine delivery willmake your day.Irene Davey was making her delivery to GrowingHome she shared this story. I brought in the totes,and this lady said, “Just set them down here.” I setone tote near a family. A little girl about 3 or 4 yearsold spotted a pink quilt poking out the top of thetote. She picked it up and held it tight. Her momgave her the okay.Just then my heart skipped abeat. It makes me so happy to see we are allworking for kids that are so appreciative************CALYPSO SALADTheron Bredeson(Arvada, CO)1 - 303 can Garbanzo Beans Drained(Note: Red Beans or Kidney Beans may besubstituted for the garbanzo beans)1 – 303can Black Beans Drained1 -303 can Whole Kernel Corn Drained1/3 cup Chopped Red Onion1/8 cup Chopped Green Pepper1/8 cup Chopped Red Pepper1/8 cup Chopped (Yellow or Orange) Pepper1/8 cup Chopped Celery1/8 cup Grated Carrots1/8 tsp Fresh Ground Pepper1/8 tsp SaltMIX TOGETHER ALL ABOVE INGREDIENTSMIX FOLLOWING 4 INGREDIENTS (MIX WELL)POUR OVER VEGETABLES3/4 cup Sugar1/3 cup Olive OilDon't substitute1/3 cup Cider VinegarDon't substitute1/3 cup Red Wine VinegarDon't substituteCHILL/MARINADE OVERNIGHTDRAIN JUICE AS DESIREDTOP WITH PARSLEYSERVE!!!My name is Fay Sellers, I am a member of theColorado Springs Work Group. I love my work withWarm Hearts Warm Babies! I found this groupthrough a contact at my church, one Sunday aboutfour years ago. Before the morning service began, alady sitting behind me, tapped me on the shoulderand introduced herself. We exchanged a few wordsand later as we were leaving the church she asked if Ihad any hobbies, such as sewing, crocheting, knittingetc. I said, “Yes, I knit, but haven’t done any sewingfor many years.”She told me she worked for a group that providedclothing for newborn and preemie babies andwondered if I would be interested in gettinginvolved. Her name was Marge Leonard , I learnedlater, she was one of the charter members of theColorado Springs Chapter of WHWB.Since I am retired with some time on my hands, Isaid yes. I needed to do something worthwhile andmy children didn’t need another afghan. I attendedthe next meeting for a couple of hours, met someladies, and saw what the group was doing. I was soimpressed and couldn’t wait to get started. I believeI knitted a blanket and a few hats as my firstcontribution. In time, I began to gather flannelscraps left over from the groups sewing projects anddecided they could be made into a quilt.Iremembered when I was pregnant over 50 yearsprior, I had made two, what could be so hard? Myquilts were not so great, but lucky for me babiesaren’t critics, and the quilts were warm. I wasHOOKED! And I have been contributing ever since.Age and eye problems are now hindering my quiltingefforts, but there are so many other things I can andwill continue to do for these precious little ones. No matter how old a mother is, she watches hermiddle-aged children for signs of improvement.— FLORIDA SCOTT-MAXWELLMonetary donations accepted, make checks payable to:Warm Hearts Warm Babies,6429 D Miller St. Arvada, Co800044

Thank You to our DonorsIndividuals:William Reifman – monetaryPamela McDonnell – monetaryPatricia Stephanich – Bibs & AnimalsJill Tharp – monetaryErica Shields – socks, baby itemsScott & Lorie Palmer – baby clothesJames & Janet Kangieser – monetaryRita Patton – baby itemsKimber Daly – socksKami Lamoreaux-baby items,fabricS.K. Misneef – fabricDiane Delaney – fabricErin Murray – baby items,finger puppetsGrace Marsden – quiltsVelma Monks – monetaryGaylene Szaltzer – blanketsPatricia Hill – bootiesVictoria Strating – blankets, toys, puppets,baby clothesToni Siders – afghansLinda Miranda – burial buntings, sweatersIn Memory of Sarah Elizabeth Holmes: (monetary gifts)Bob & Judy BenzelTom NakataStan Shiboo FamilyLois LesserRussell & Vivian HaasSandie YamamotoBenna HarrisFra Porter////////Peggy JarrettLynn Ann SheatsValerie StewartHeidi StorzJanie TalbotLyn YamamotoJ. MeissnerCharlotte RocheIn Memory of : Patty Lawlor, a WHWB Volunteer(monetary gifts)Robert SlagerFred & Nancy StaupMarvin & Maiam HageCris & Carol CriswellEmployees of ERA Landmark Real Estate, (Bozeman , MT.)Groups:Holy Shepherd Lutheran Church Busy Bees – polyfillCentral Christian Church – monetaryLone Tree Ward – LDS Church – Baby ShowerSock It To ‘Em – socksOne Hope Foundation – monetaryUMW – First United Methodist Church – monetaryChrist on the Mountain Catholic Church – monetaryCORPORATIONS:On Pins & Needles – afghans, hats5340 Coffee – coffee at Arvada Work Group meetingsDelivery ReportMarch and April 2017Number of Agencies Per MonthMarch 34April 33Total Different Agencies 40Items Donated Each Month* March 7,417# April 5,899Total Donated Items 13,316Arising Hope #Aurora MCPN *#Aurora Nurse Midwives *#Because We Choose To (C.S.) *Birthline (Loveland) *#Bright by Three #Children’s Hospital *#Children’s Hospital Oncology *#Denver Medical Center *#Denver Medical Peri-Natal Loss *#Denver Ronald McDonald House *#First Visitor (CS) *God’s Pantry (CS) *#Growing Home #Healthy Beginnings (Loveland) *#Hospice *Inner City Services*#Life Choices (Longmont) *#Life Choices (Loveland) *#Life Choices (Westminster) #Life Support Center (CS) *#Longmont Hospital *#Loveland Pregnancy Center *#Madison Elementary School (CS)*Mark Twain Elementary School (CS)*#McKee Medical Center (Loveland) *#Parkview Hospital (Pueblo)*Peak Vista Women’s Center (CS)#Platte Valley Medical Center *#Pregnancy Center (C.S.) *#Riverside Baptist Church Pregnancy Center *#Rocky Mountain Children’s Hospital PSL*#Salud Clinics *#Servicios de la Raza*St. Anthony North#St. Mary Corwin Hospital (Pueblo) #University Hospital Mother and Infant *#University Hospital Neo Natal Loss *#University Hospital NICU *#Weld County Nurses#Individuals (3 total)*#5