Update

We have been amazed and overwhelmed with the amazing support we have received! It has been incredible to watch. Due to the mass amount of emails, we quickly realized we'll reach the goal of 44 baskets quite easily. So after a lot of discussion, we've decided to aim for another goal... 200! Yes it sounds crazy, but we really think we can do it. If you were planning on donating something for all 44 baskets, don't feel pressure to donate 200. We appreciate any amount you are willing to give.

Chelsea and I sat down together and here are some things we discussed.

*All donations or packages can be sent to
Chelsea Beckstrand
1198 Pleasant View
Rexburg, ID 83440

PICU stands for the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit :) We are working with Primary Children's Medical Center.

Thank you for giving advice on what items you feel might be helpful to add to the bags. There' s no doubt it would have been nice to add all of it. What we have posted is what PCMC approved. We have to stick to that list :)

We have to get organized! So we ask you to either comment or send an e-mail stating what you are willing to donate. That way we will be able to communicate the items we are in need of. It would help so much!

If you are shipping a package or live in or around the area, we ask for all donations to arrive at Chelsea's house by December 10, 2010. Earlier is better than later. This way we can get organized and buy the items we are lacking. We will be compiling the tote bags on the 17th, there's no way we can meet up afterwards to get items, we will be dispersing the bags to be delivered. We realize many people are willing to help deli ever the bags with us but unfortunately the PICU is only allowing us to drop these off because of strict policy on the number of people who can visit the PICU.

We are placing the items in large tote bags, with the saying "I can do hard things" on front.

Many have asked if it's okay to share the Pay It Forward post, go right ahead :)

Thank you, thank you so much for the e-mails! All of your support and personal letters mean the world to us, but with a hectic school schedule I'm struggling to find time to answer all of you immediately. To help us out a few family members have offered to help, so you could possibly hear from one of them. I hope that is okay! Just know we appreciate each and everyone of you! I know this is going to be a Huge success!