I'm not someone who likes to sit around and do nothing. Don't get me wrong I LOVE a good nap but to just sit around when there are things to be done isn't like me. So when I started seeing the news of the devastation in Houston and other parts of Texas I was trying to figure out what I could do. What can I do, the mom of five who lives 14 hours away from Houston? What can I do to help since I can't go physically to Houston to help muck out houses like I did after Katrina. What can I do? 

As I was praying for the people of Houston and surrounding areas I thought about how I could get money there because honestly sometimes people just need money after natural disasters. We can send all the clothes and stuffed animals we want but if there is not a structurally sound house to put those clothes and stuffed animals in then it is kind of pointless. And don't hear me saying that sending clothes and stuffed animals is not a good idea, sometimes they just need money for building supplies and food. So I thought of a fundraiser. I thought about trying to find a way to get people to donate money to a good solid organization whom I know would use the money to help the people of the Houston area the best. 

Here is my fundraiser. I have asked a couple of my friends to donate digital files that you can print as you wish and use however you would like. Once you make a donation to one of two places, that I list below and email me (purejoycreative at gmail dot com) a screenshot of your donation confirmation, I will send you a link (within 24 hours) so that you can download these files and use them to color, decorate with, pass out to friends, encourage others, put in your Bible or planner...really you can use them however you'd like. These files are yours and we only ask that you not share the downloaded files or the link with others.

Anyone can be a father, but it takes someone special to be a dad. 

Fathers, a sons first hero a daughters first prince.

Blessed is the man whose quiver is full.

Sunday is Father's Day. Let's show all those awesome, selfless, caring men in our lives how much we really love and appreciate them. I am always stumped as to what to buy for my husband. But I've realized more and more that he doesn't need STUFF (although the stuff is nice sometimes) but what he really wants is some quality time snuggling on the couch with the kiddos or a nice dinner date. I think (correct me if I'm wrong Greg) that my husband would prefer an "experience" over another book, tie, cardinal gear, etc. I think he would prefer handwritten notes from the kids telling him what he means to them. I think he would prefer they spend some time with him rather than buying a bunch of items from the dollar store that he will just throw away. 

I have collaborated again with my friend Kristin for Father's Day (and we're talking about possibly making something fun every month!!). She drew this awesome tree and the verse that came to mind was Psalm 1:1-3...Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked nor stands in the way of sinner, nor sits in the seat of scoffers; but his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law he meditates day and night. He is like a tree planted by streams of water that yields its fruit in season, and its leaf does not wither. In all that he does he prospers.

Wow! What a great message and what an incredible reminder for the men in our lives. I can't even begin to unpack that all but know that God is good and he is on your side. He loves you and the fathers in your life. Let those men know how much you love them with this beautiful (and FREE) printable. Then have the kids write him some notes as well and make a special dinner. Experience some family time and love on the man whom God placed at the head of your house.

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