Because we are a small company here at Bella Blvd, we want to you to know some of our "personal business." You are part of our family too, and we want you to know why we haven't updated the blog in a week.
Exactly one week ago, last Wednesday, Stephanie Hunt's (owner of Bella Blvd) brother-in-law tragically and suddenly was taken in a car accident. He left behind three young children, Anabelle (11), Madelyn (8), and Carson (3). Stephanie's sister, Angela (Chris's wife), also works at Bella Blvd in customer service. Many of you may have met her at a recent CHA Trade Show. She is suffering a great loss right now and the Bella family is doing our best to comfort her. Here is a very recent photo of Angela, Chris and the kids taken just this summer on a family vacation.
As we try to get back into some kind of normal around here, we ask for your thoughts and prayers for Angela and her children. My sister is very strong and independent but definitely needs your prayers right now.
Also, if any of you feel so compelled Bella Blvd is collecting handmade thank-you cards from scrappers all over for Angela to use. She will be sending out HUNDREDS, maybe even a thousand, thank-you cards to all the people that have helped so far, came to the funeral, given memorials, etc. If you would like to donate your time and talents to creating some cards you can send them, along with envelopes to:
Bella Blvd
Attn: Smith Family Thank You's
740 N. 109 Street
Wauwatosa, WI 53226
Finally, we thank you for your patience. Our blogging, Facebook and Twitter updates will be continuing regularly again soon. And the latest edition of the Bella Buzz e-newsletter will go out as well, just a bit later than usual.
So very sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Posted by: rebecca keppel | October 13, 2010 at 12:05 PM
So Sorry for your lost. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Posted by: conniemelancon | October 13, 2010 at 12:23 PM
Very sorry for your loss, will keep your sister and your families in prayer.
Posted by: pam bray | October 13, 2010 at 12:28 PM
There are no words to say that could explain how truly sorry I am for this tragic loss.
My heart is breaking for your sister and her family.
May God bring peace to this family.
Posted by: Katie Watson | October 13, 2010 at 12:30 PM
Praying for God's strength and comfort for you and your family. Hugs.
Posted by: kani blanchard | October 13, 2010 at 12:30 PM
I am so sorry for your loss Angela. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Posted by: Christine Campbell | October 13, 2010 at 12:36 PM
My heart aches for your and your sweet family. Sending up thoughts and prayers for you. I will work on some cards to send your way also. (((Hugs)))
Posted by: Rhonda V. | October 13, 2010 at 12:41 PM
oh wow. sending all our love.
Posted by: anam | October 13, 2010 at 12:49 PM
There really are no words to express how sorry I am that this has happened to that beautiful family! It really breaks my heart, because at any moment that could be my family, you just never know. Life is fleeting and we really need to cherish every second! So sorry for your loss your family is in my thoughts and prayers!
Posted by: Becky | October 13, 2010 at 12:50 PM
Still praying for you and your family during this difficult time....
Posted by: Jill Nelson | October 13, 2010 at 01:04 PM
I'm so very sorry for your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Posted by: Heather V | October 13, 2010 at 02:00 PM
Oh, wow. Angela, I am so sorry to hear this tragic news.
No words can express this kind of unexpected event but know that we are thinking of you and your family.
Warm thoughts & strong prayers to you!!
MargieH in Chicago
Posted by: MargieH | October 13, 2010 at 02:01 PM
Sending prayers everyday. So sorry.
Posted by: Melonie | October 13, 2010 at 02:36 PM
What a sad time for your family. My thoughts and prayers will be with you all...
- April W
Posted by: April W | October 13, 2010 at 02:43 PM
I"m deeply sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our prayers.
Posted by: erin | October 13, 2010 at 03:08 PM
My heart goes out to you and your family. Thoughts and prayers are with you. So very sorry for your loss.
Posted by: Jill Sarginson | October 13, 2010 at 03:51 PM
I'm so very sorry for your loss. Your family is in my thoughts!
Posted by: Jenneke | October 13, 2010 at 04:23 PM
My heart goes out to your sister and her children. The entire BB family is in my thoughts and prayers!
Posted by: TanishaRenee | October 13, 2010 at 04:26 PM
sorry for your lost, my thoughts are with you all.
Posted by: NatQuébec | October 13, 2010 at 04:35 PM
So sorry for this tragic loss! The whole family will be in my thoughts! It sounds like you've had a lot of support!
Posted by: Kelly Massman | October 13, 2010 at 05:10 PM
My family continues to pray for Angela and her children.
Posted by: Kelly Sas | October 13, 2010 at 06:01 PM
Will continue to lift you all up in prayer. My heart breaks for the tragic loss in you family. One day at a time...
Posted by: Susan | October 13, 2010 at 06:51 PM
I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your whole family.
Posted by: Kim M | October 13, 2010 at 07:14 PM
I'm so sorry for your lost. Sending prayers and hugs to you and your girls.
Posted by: Tere | October 13, 2010 at 07:19 PM
SO very sorry for the loss of this wonderful man! Saying prayers for all of his family and friends!
Posted by: GinniG | October 13, 2010 at 08:05 PM