[Al Dente]

I'd like to recognize a very special mdc mama, who just so happened to get me started in cloth diapering a year ago, and who constantly shows her KINDNESS, LOVE, and JOY for life in the things she does.<br><br>
I recently got a box from her, to my surprise. It was filled with OC and sherpa prefolds and other wonderful things that I can't afford to buy for ds. We just lost our house and are living with our ils, so I have been very depressed about not being able to buy things that I need or want. Times are tough right now, and Claire ONCE AGAIN gave me a much needed pick-me-up with her thoughtful gift.<br><br>
I know Spark's wonderfulness has affected many of you, too. Please weigh in and tell her how much you appreciate her.<br><br>
I <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.mothering.com/discussions/images/smilies/love.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="love"> you Claire!!!

 

[pfeiff19]

<img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.mothering.com/discussions/images/smilies/hug.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="hug"> to YOU!<br><br>
What a wonderful, giving Mama! <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.mothering.com/discussions/images/smilies/love.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="love"> And FUN to boot!

 

[sweetmomma]

i don't know her but i think she must be pretty special to do such a wonderful thing for someone in need

 

[mamaroni]

Rachel, that is so great! Surprise fluffymail!! I'm sorry you've been having some rough times. <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.mothering.com/discussions/images/smilies/hug.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="hug"><br><br>
I have the pleasure of knowing claire IRL . . . she's a sweetie <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.mothering.com/discussions/images/smilies/love.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="love">

 

[nicandboys]

That is so awesome!

 

[judybean]

Seriously.... <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="/img/vbsmilies/smilies/rocks.jpg" style="border:0px solid;" title="mdc rocks"><br><br>
And, you know what? So does Claire!!!!!!

 

[Jennisee]

Yes, Claire is a sweetie!

 

[Mrs Dimples]

Claire is a wonderful, kind, sweet, thoughtful, happy person. She has done a couple of very sweet things for me, just for no reason! I didn't even think she had any idea who I was, when she contacted me and let me know that she had a gift for me. She sent me not one, but TWO beautiful tester wool soakers, one cable-knit and one merino. She chose them just for me, and they fit beautifully and we just loved them. (well, they did fit - now my big chunker has grown out of them but we are saving them for the next babe! <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.mothering.com/discussions/images/smilies/love.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="love">) Then, she and some of her IRL friends got together and decided to fairy someone all together, like a fairy explosion :LOL and for some reason they chose me. I received...I can't even remember now, it must have been 5-6 packages in the mail of prefolds of every shape, size, and color since we are an all-PF family. They literally doubled the size of my stash with their random act of kindness, and I use them all every single day. So, as you can tell, I like Claire very much. Everyone should be so lucky to have someone like Claire touch their lives. Honestly, it sounds cheesy but it's true. <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.mothering.com/discussions/images/smilies/hug.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="hug">

 

[JohnnysGirl]

I love love love love love Claire. She is my fave MDC mama, hands down, and has managed to offer consistent bursts of joyous feelings of sisterhood despite thousands of miles and the fact that we've never gotten to meet in person (yet!). I adore her and wish I could be more like her! She cracks me up, yet she is wise and altogether sweet.Yay....Spark!!!!!!!!!<br><br>
BTW, where the heck are you, Claire??? Come on and organize the AIO Trim-off competition now that I have all the pics uploaded on the net for you to nab!

 

[chrissy]

I <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.mothering.com/discussions/images/smilies/love.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="love"><img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.mothering.com/discussions/images/smilies/love.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="love"><img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.mothering.com/discussions/images/smilies/love.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="love"><img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.mothering.com/discussions/images/smilies/love.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="love"> Claire too!!!<br><br>
We "met" on the ttc while breastfeeding thread. Then we actually did get to meet once in real life. What a super, supportive, thoughtful, kind, beautiful person she is.<br><br>
It just sucks that she doesn't live close IRL.<br><br>
A total Claire-lover,

 

[Juliacat]

Spark is a wonderful person! <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.mothering.com/discussions/images/smilies/love.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="love">

 

[imp&pixie]

Another Spark lover here! I read every post by her because I know that it will be funny, inciteful and warm. I would love to meet her IRL. I know that she must be as fantastic as she is here. Don't worry Claire, I'm not gonna stalk you <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.mothering.com/discussions/images/smilies/smile.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="smile"> .

 

[Ok]

Claire has brightened many a day for me. From random songs, to an extra gift added to a purchase, to a fairy'd diaper...to some funny PMs. I'd love to meet Spark in real life. Sometimes a name just fits, and I bet she's a firecracker. :LOL Where she gets all the energy for her out-of-home jobs, her in-home-jobs and her family I'll never know. But I truly have every confidence she's balancing it to perfection.<br><br>
Heck, I wanna be like her when I grow up. <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.mothering.com/discussions/images/smilies/orngbiggrin.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="orange big grin">

 

[~*~MamaJava~*~]

i <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.mothering.com/discussions/images/smilies/love.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="love"> spark to bits - she's always so uplifting.

 

[sweetmomma]

i'm new at this board, only have been here for a month or so and i don't think i have the pleasure of knowing her but she souns lik ean angel, amazing to find such an awesome woman that would do such nice things for people she doesn't know

 

[Joannect]

Claire is one of the most generous, kind and funny mamas that I have ever had the pleasure of meeting online. She is warm, caring and just down right wonderful.<br><br>
We <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.mothering.com/discussions/images/smilies/love.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="love"> you Spark! <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.mothering.com/discussions/images/smilies/orngbiggrin.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="orange big grin"> You are an inspiration!

 

[tnrsmom]

I am one of the lucky mamas to be friends with Claire IRL. Ladies, she is truly as great as she is online. And yes, I would definately call her a firecracker. :LOL

 

[Al Dente]

I'm bumping to make sure Claire sees this, since it's not in Diapering anymore. <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.mothering.com/discussions/images/smilies/greensad.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="greensad">

 

[Spark]

WOW! You guys, thank you SO SO SO much! I'm sucha fan of all of you, too! <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.mothering.com/discussions/images/smilies/bow.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="bow"> I love you gals!<br><br>
So, Rachel, that box of goodies wasn't just from me! All those OC PFs I was selling on the TP and a MDC mama who wanted to know that you were loved and supported bought them to fairy to you! I just figured since a box was going to you anyway, I might as well tuck in some goodies, too! <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.mothering.com/discussions/images/smilies/orngbiggrin.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="orange big grin"><br><br>
Much love to you, Rachel! And, the rest of you wonderful MDC mamas!