Thank you to all my friends and family members who have been so supportive to me during the building up process of my home based business called "Chasing Butterflies"! It has been an amazing ride getting to this point and thanks to all of you and your support, I look forward to continuing to gift to LifeGift for the work that they do. Though it's not much by any means, having the ability to donate makes me feel good at the end of the day and I love that I can sleep at night, knowing something good has come out of the tragic loss we suffered.

I pray for your continued support as we begin our 3rd year in business and our 2nd year on the internet at

www.imchasingbutterflies.com


Thank you again for all your hard work and prayers on Chasing Butterflie's behalf!

Now, call me to schedule another show in your home! (SMILING)

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This coming Saturday, I will be setting up at a craft show in Brazoria. I am excited and looking forward to seeing what the "public" thinks of my creations. I am praying for a great turnout as well for myself and the other crafters. I am also praying for great weather, as many of the booths will be set up outdoors. My table is just inside the door so I am not too worried about rain, but would feel bad for those who purchased spots outside. I will have donor (wallet) cards available for pickup. I have not had the chance to go to Houston yet to pick up some flyers but I hope to this week or after the following week. You can always go online to LifeGift.com and it will give you prompts on where to print a flyer, a card and to fill out an application to find out who the recipient or recipients were.

Following are some comments that I received via email about the jewelry;

"I don't know any of your family, but it was still heartbreaking just to hear about someone's young child leaving this world. I have a husband, 3 grown sons and 7 grandchildren. My oldest grandson was diagnosed with leukemia when he was 5 , treated and cured within 3 years. The week of his 11th birthday it was discovered that he had relapsed. I ask you to please pray for his recovery. Also, I loved all of your jewelry. Do you display it at home, in a shop or only on line? "

"It was a joy to see what you have been doing. What a blessing to hear that you donated some of your sons organs. My husband and I are both donors. I am so touched by your loving heart and I am so thankful to have met you several years ago. "

"These are beautiful! How much would a bracelet be that is in sterling?"

"You are awesome. It never ceases to amaze me that with all you have been through medically, just in the few years I've known you, and loosing Ian that your thoughts always seem to be with others. What an awesome influence for your nieces and nephews."

"I admire you for what you are doing."

"that was awesome colleen - you're certainly making lemonade out of your lemons! "

"I need to get something for a friend of mine. Her son drowned when he was 18 mos. old and she has claimed the butterfly as her symbol of hope & healing. "

"I just came from youre chasing butterflies new blog and im amazed at your beautiful jewelry, im soooo proud of you.... the jewelry is unique and I love it, I know Jesus and Ian are looking down from above and smiling at you!!!"

"We have very close friends whose son, Samuel, was a recipient of a donor heart at 3 months! He is now 7 years old and as ornery as ever. His family stays in touch with the donor family, and have visited them a couple of times. Here's their story: http://www.clainescorner.com/"

"How amazing....I'm forwarding your message to an ex-coworker whose husband received a heart several years ago from a 16 yr old. She is very active with Life Gift here in the DFW metroplex. I'm sure she'll share the word."

"Colleen, These are very pretty and What a great idea and what a neat way to remember your son! Chasing Butterflies and what it means just gave me goosebumps. I think it's really wonderful to promote the donor thing-so many people don't know about it or realize what a Great thing they can do with something they aren't using any more"


I did not include names but will share privately. Thank you all for your support, your encouragement and love. I hope to continue to do what God is calling me for and enjoying the ride in the process. I know He has great things planned for me and while I am trying to figure out what they might be, I will pray that I am able to help someone, mentor someone, or even pray with someone that needs an understanding ear, shoulder and heart. Please continue to comment and if you know a donor family, or a recipient or family member, I'd love to hear from you.
God Bless, Colleen

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I am sorry that the inventory numbers are not up and running yet so I have placed plain numbers below each photo for temporary purposes. Thank you for your patience.




1, 2, 3,


4, 5, 6,

7, 8, 9,


10, 11, 12,


13, 14, 15,



16, 17, 18,

More will be added tomorrow. I have approx. 60 more pieces to add.

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CB0023 (SOLD) , CB0024

CB0018

CB0020, CB0019 (SOLD)

CB0018, CB0015, CB0016, CB0017

CB0014, CB0013

CB0009, CB0011
(SOLD) 1 similar available

CB0010, CB0006, CB0007, CB0008

CB0005 (SOLD) one more available, CB0004

CB0001, CB0002, CB0003, CB0067

(SET sold, have one more set available)

CB0066, CB0065

CB0064, CB0063

CB0029, CB0043

CB0046, CB0031

CB0042, CB0030

CB0045 , CB0041

CB0040, CB0048

CB0032, CB0037

CB0039, CB0036

CB0038, CB0047

CB0034, CB0033

CB0044, CB0062

CB0061, CB0060

CB0059, CB0058

CB0056, CB0055

CB0057, CB0082

CB0083, CB0054

CB0078, CB0077

CB0076, CB0075

CB0104, CB0093

CB0103, CB0102

CB0101, CB0100

CB0099, CB0098
(99 sold but more available)

CB0097, CB0079

CB0096, CB0095

CB0094, CB0092

CB0091, CB0090

CB0089, CB0088

CB0087, CB0086

CB0085, CB0084

CB0081, CB0080

If I will need to ship an item or items to you, there will be a $2.50 handling charge along with the postage. I will only ship from the local post office. I have my own scale and will only charge the amount on the scale. Should the amount be less than what I have charged you, well, good for me! haha But if the amount is more than what I charged you, I will deduct the difference from the handling charge and you won't have to worry about it, so good for you! haha I am trying to figure out how to include a paypal tab on this page so that those of you who use paypal can just click to pay. I will keep working on that as well.

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On September 18th, 2000, my son Ian died from injuries sustained in a car accident. He was 7 years and 12 days old. He was a beautiful (big) boy and is still dearly missed and thought of every moment of the day.
Shortly before he passed away, my husband and I decided that he would be an organ donor.

Joshua 1:9 Be strong and of great courage, be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed, for the Lord thy God is with thee, withersoever thou goest.

If I will need to ship an item or items to you, there will be a $2.50 handling charge along with the postage. I will only ship from the local post office. I have my own scale and will only charge the amount on the scale. Should the amount be less than what I have charged you, well, good for me! haha But if the amount is more than what I charged you, I will deduct the difference from the handling charge and you won't have to worry about it, so good for you! haha I am trying to figure out how to include a paypal tab on this page so that those of you who use paypal can just click to pay. I will keep working on that as well.

I have approximately 90 pieces ready. I have a few that I have not yet photographed. As soon as I can, I will add them to the post!

Thanks for being patient until I figure out exactly what I am doing and get everything lined out. I am going to try to put a title under each one so that you will know the difference in the ones that look similar.

Disclaimer: Most bracelets, necklaces and earrings are made of glass beads, silver plated, gold plated findings are used, and occasionally plastic beads are used for accent. If you would like to place an order, items made with pure silver will be charged accordingly and may take a bit longer to make and deliver, (mail, ship, drop off personally).

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