Ana's Angels Random Acts of Kindness DAY 7

DAY 7

Her due date... one year ago today - April 7th, 2014 was her due date. It would have been a Sunday. She should be a year old. I should have been planning a birthday party. I should have been teaching her how to walk. I would be gawking over her every little move.

Instead... I visit her grave. I decorate it on special days. I bring her flowers. I miss her more and more every day. It's been a long road. It's been a lot of downs and very few ups. But I've made it this far.

I haven't been up to the labor and delivery floor at the hospital since before I lost Ana. Since I wasn't past 24 weeks, they wouldn't even send me up there. I've had several friends have babies since I lost Ana. I haven't been able to visit any of them yet, let alone in the hospital. I've been dreading the day that I would HAVE to go back there.

Today was that day...

I took a big step for my healing. I decided to make a basket and deliver it to someone in L&D who had a baby girl today. I also took up three tulip plants... one for the mother of the girl born today and two for other moms who have had babies today or in the past/next day or so.

Walking through the halls leading up to the elevator my heart started pumping and my  palms started to sweat. I was unsure of how I would react if I saw a newborn today. I felt my eyes swelling as I pressed the button for the 3rd floor. As I exited the elevator I was greeted with a friendly smile. I explained to her why I was dropping these plants and basket off and what I would like done with them. She was a very nice lady and I am glad to have went up there even if it was just to talk to her.

I walked away as a couple and their daughter walked out. The little girl had dark skin and dark hair and made me think of what Ana would be today. What she would look like. What she would like. As I stepped back into the elevator I felt an overwhelming sense of relief rush over me. I did it. I made it through delivering the gifts without a break down. I'm healing. One step at a time.

I hope these mama's enjoyed their flowers and basket. Here's a peek of what I dropped off today:

Special thank you to Michelle G for sewing a blanket for the basket last minute. You're awesome!

**UPDATED 4/7/14 9:11pm**

Special thank you to Rickee S. - 250$ worth of groceries for a new mommy who had absolutely no food in her house when she brought her newborn home from the hospital Friday night. we went out and stocked her up all in your sweet name Ana <3

Ana's Angels Random Acts of Kindness DAY 3

DAY 3

Today I am searching for children/teenagers who may be going through a rough personal patch in their life and could use a random card for a pick me up. This can be for anyone, worldwide.  Please leave me a comment below if you know of someone that could use a "hello" or a "thinking of you" or a "you're special" card. Also - leave a way that I can contact you today. Thanks!

**UPDATE**

I have received enough requests and am hand writing special notes to each person. These cards will be sent out Saturday morning. Thank you for all of your help finding people that could use a "pick-me-up". I will post pictures when I'm finished.

Ana's Angels Random Acts of Kindness DAY 2

After getting the comment from someone who received one of Ana's Angels RAK's I felt really good. I know that I'm touching lives and that she's touching lives. It made me feel so good to know that my daughter is giving me the strength to turn my grief into something positive.

Day 2

Today will be another simple surprise day... but more-so aimed at children. I will be putting quarters on vending machines throughout the cities which I work and live in. I hope that this brightens a child's day!

Make sure to check back later for updates and pictures!!

Stevi B's Appleton West

Stevi B's Appleton West

Stevi B's Appleton West

Stevi B's Appleton West

Stevi B's Appleton West

Stevi B's Appleton West

Stevi B's Appleton West

Walmart on Mutual Way in Appleton, WI

Walmart on Mutual Way in Appleton, WI

Thank you Raebeth B - "My daughter has gone through her toys and clothes. Then we are taking them to the local donation center to donate in Ana and Dakota's name. I can take a picture of the stuff we have ready to go."

Ana's Angels Random Acts of Kindness DAY 1

You may know that I have been planning to do one random act of kindness for each day in April. With today being April 1st I'm kicking off my campaign today! Each day I will post what I'm doing that day. In the evening once it's completed I will post a picture (if I was able to snap one).

For Day 1

Today I am going to buy a 6 pack of popcorn from the local store and I am going to go to 6 redbox video stations and tape the popcorn to the machines. This way they will get to enjoy free popcorn with their movie!

**UPDATED**

Not that it's important, but I couldn't find a 6 pack of popcorn so I bought a 12 pack and promised myself that I would stop by every redbox I passed today. So in total I taped 8 bags of popcorn to redboxes in Appleton and Neenah, WI. 

Here are the pictures from today's adventures!

Walmart on Mutual Way in Appleton, WI.

Walgreens on Casaloma Drive in Appleton, WI.

Copps Food Center on Wisconsin Avenue in Appleton, WI.

Walgreens on Westowne Drive in Neenah, WI.

Walmart on Winneconne Avenue in Neenah, WI.

Pick n Save in Neenah, WI.

Walgreens on Commercial Street in Neenah, WI.

**UPDATED 4/1/14 10:10pm**

From Ashley B. - I stopped at one of your Redbox's today. The Walgreens in Neenah by Walmart. I was surprised and thought it was super sweet. Now I'm going to pay it forward by doing a random act of kindness. I just wanted to say thanks for turning my crappy day into a better one!

From Alyvia E. - I gave the sonic attendant a $5 tip on a .99 drink. She was so grateful. For you Ana!!