Yesterday Ryan and Eden delivered a check to the Oklahoma Red Cross for $111,000
designated for OKC/Moore tornado relief in which 100% of our check goes towards,
with another check for the remaining necklaces sold next week.

We anticipated selling a few hundred pieces and ended up selling several thousand!
Due to the enormous and surprising response,
we have completely sold out of the “Love for Oklahoma” piece,
both online and in stores.

We thank you so much for your giving hearts
and please keep those in Oklahoma affected by the tornado in your prayers.

I have to say that I am SO proud to live in a state where EVERYONE wants to jump in and help.
My facebook feed is full of people wanting to know when and where to donate,
how can they get more needed resources in
and ready to jump in the car to drive down and help sift through rubble.
Our church is already there with semi trucks full of water, gatorade, food, toilet paper and other needed items.
My brother works for the state of transportation and has been vigorously clearing off the roads and highways so emergency vehicles can get through,
and keeping everyone else out so it’s not chaotic-
he has sent me pictures and it’s simply heartbreaking to see.

We want to help.
This morning, first on our agenda was what can we do to help?
And here’s what we came up with:

These bronze “Love for Oklahoma” charm necklaces have a sterling silver heart placed over Moore and are hung on a sterling chain with a freshwater pearl.
100% of each necklace sold (so $48) will be donated to the American Red Cross to help aid in their relief efforts.
Please help us spread the word to get these necklaces sold,
we pray they will be a sweet tribute and a great reminder of what happened on May 20, 2013.

They are on sale today only- shop for them here!
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Congrats to Ashley Williamson, our Facebook friend that won a sweetheart jewelry box! (pictured above)
Please mail us your address, Ashley.

I loved reading about all of your favorite Moms!
If you wrote something about your favorite Mom,
I HIGHLY recommend you share with them what you wrote-
it would be an amazing gift to them.

I used the random number generator to help me pick out the winners,
and here they are:

The winner of the kitchen-aid mixer (in buttercup) and a $100 TVP gift certificate is:
sarah, who said: I’ve never had to sit down and share why my mom is so incredible. Somewhat hard to put into words. Grateful is the first word that pops into my head. Although she lives a plane-ride away, she will jump on the first flight our way if she is ever needed. As I write this, my 3 children and I came down with a bug and have been hunkered down at home. Normally grandma would come and save the day, only this time she is out of the country. It sure helped me appreciate her even more than usual. She loves to give… giving gifts is her specialty, but more importantly is the way she gives of her time and service. She’ll drop anything to help family. Most of the time I don’t know how she does it all. She’s a supermom and supergrandma. I am a very lucky daughter to have her.

The winner of the mini iPad and a $100 TVP gift certificate is:
Erin, who said: I’ve been blessed to have many “moms” in my life! I was basically raised my my grandmother. 40 years ago that was not as common as it is now so I was always different at school but I loved it! She was a great lady. She died the year I got married and I’m thankful she got to meet my husband before she passed but so sad she didn’t get to meet my kiddos. They truly have missed out. Luckily I inherited the best MIL & GMIL ever! Hubby and I actually lived with his grandmother right after we got married. She was the best example to me of what family does for each other. Ad my MIL is truly one of my best friends. I am blessed blessed blessed to have had these women as role models and friends!

The winner of the roomba and a $100 TVP gift certificate is:
Sue Whitaker, who said: My daughter Jen is my favorite mom. Although she is only 31, she has been through many trials and tribulations. Recently widowed, she chooses to stay positive & focused so that her three children, Breckin, TobyAnn, & Ella Sophia can have a stable loving home. I love you, Toots.

Congrats ladies!
Please email us customerservice@thevintagepearl.com with your ship to addresses.

If you need a last minute gift, a TVP gift certificate is PERFECT!
It’s emailed immediately after purchase- simply print it out and slip it into a card,
or have it emailed directly to the recipient!

Winners will be randomly picked Friday,
good luck!

They are ready-to-ship
and would make such a special gift for Mom!

Shop for them here.

Do you know someone who is going through some tough times
and needs to be blessed with a meaningful “pick me up”?
Let’s bless someone that could use a sweet gift,
to show them someone is thinking of them who cares—
we want to send them a surprise package with a TVP goodie!

To nominate someone for a surprise blessing:
simply send us an email at customerservice@thevintagepearl.com–
put “SHARE A BLESSING FOR MOM” in the subject box,
briefly (2-3 sentences) tell us WHY you are nominating this person,
and we also need to know:
1. their name
2. their address
3. customizing info
(kids names, meaningful words or a special date,
whatever you think will put a smile on their face!)

Thanks for helping us spread some blessings,
please understand that we may not be able to do them ALL,
but we will bless as many as we can for Mother’s Day!