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Que the tears! I received a grant request for this sweet baby, his mother wanted to have family portraits done, and if you know me, I absolutely love having pictures taken. So, I reached out to my favorite photographer Samantha Crawford, after sitting down and letting her know about our wish she not once hesitated to donate her time, skills, and love of photography to our patient and his family. "Love is measured not in moments of time, but in timeless moments" I saw this quote and thought how perfect it was for these photos. This family cherished each minute with each other. They smiled, laughed, and loved each other throughout this beautiful session. These are the moments that matter the most and I'm so happy that Serenity Foundation was able to team up with Sam to give this family something they will always remember. If you feel led to donate your services, time, monetary donations, or household items that could be used at the Hope Chest Thrift Shop please do not hesitate to reach out. Without you none of this is possible and we appreciate it all.

"Only by giving are you able to receive more than you already have." JR God always shows up, I have learned that to be true. Walked into a place of business this morning to find a sweet elderly gentleman, sitting there and we made small talk. When I went to leave, he gifted me this small wooden cross, it's not much but the thought and the meaning of it outweighs it. It just reminds me of all the blessings that I have received from him. It made my whole day knowing he was walking right alongside me. Skip to this afternoon I received a grant for a patient who needed help with buying groceries, so off to the grocery store I go. I go to drop off the groceries to this sweet little lady and what do I receive, but the sweetest handmade angel from her. I told her this had to be a sign two things I received today that let me know our God is an awesome God. My job has given me the opportunity to see how he will always provide in some way or somehow. It may not always be in the way that we specifically prayed for or thought it should be, but it is in his way and his timing. This job is not possible without your prayers and your donations, please continue to support Serenity Foundation and The Hope Chest Thrift Shop , so that I am able to grant these wishes and needs for our hospice patients. If you have any questions or feel led to donate, contact me at 4784849137 or drop by the Hope Chest Wed through Sat.

I am so excited to share this story with you all. After teaming up with Emerald City Quilt Guild, Georgia Hospice Care, and Paula Cameron. We were able to bless some of our Dementia and Alzheimer's patients with fidget blankets and memory bears. The items that were put on the blankets and the fabric itself were all pieces that had been donated to The Hope Chest Thrift Shop. The patients were so excited to have something so beautifully made and were so thankful to be receiving something so special. We got to hear all kinds of stories and meet so many smiling faces while handing out these gifts, it was so heartwarming to be a part of. I would like to share that Emerald City Quilt Guild wanted to donate in Memory of Mrs. Mary Powell. She was an important part of this remarkable group of ladies, who so willingly took the time to make such lovely blankets for our patients. Her dedication and beautiful craftsmanship will forever be in each one of those blankets, and we are just so appreciative of this amazing donation. We also want to thank Mrs. Paula Cameron, who donated her time and artistry with these amazing memory bears. The smiles and hugs our patients gave after receiving one of her bears were absolutely heartening. I cannot express the gratitude I have for everyone that played a role in this heartfelt donation. Thank you again Georgia Hospice Care, The Emerald City Quilt Guild, and Mrs. Paula Cameron for taking your time to make such beautiful items for our patients.