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.
OMG, I'm so so so sorry for you loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family right now. God Bless!!
Posted by: Laurajean | October 15, 2010 at 06:30 PM
OMG, I'm so shocked and saddened..I'm sitting here looking at my desk at a letter I rec'd from Angela in Sept...prayers go to her and her family at this tragic time...family first.
Posted by: kate blue | October 15, 2010 at 08:47 PM
I cannot imagine your pain Angela. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your children. I am so so sorry for your loss.
Posted by: Michelle | October 15, 2010 at 08:50 PM
My heartfelt condolences to everyone, especially his wife and children.
Posted by: Ohhh Snap | October 16, 2010 at 08:16 AM
My deepest sympathies...sending you my thoughts and prayers, a box of tissues and a whole lot of hugs...my husband and I lost a very close friend in a tragic car accident. I am so very sorry for your loss. Take care.
Posted by: Janelle | October 16, 2010 at 09:38 AM
I'm so very sorry. I lost my 19 yr old brother in a car crash a year and a half ago. My heart goes out to you.
Posted by: Denise | October 16, 2010 at 10:41 AM
so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Posted by: Benita Lundgren | October 16, 2010 at 11:54 AM
What a horrible tragedy so sorry for your loss. Praying for your family.
Posted by: Rita Barakat | October 16, 2010 at 12:20 PM
can not begin to imagine, thoughts & prayers are with all of you during this time
Posted by: danni | October 16, 2010 at 02:14 PM
I am so sorry for your loss.
Posted by: Tanya Tahir | October 17, 2010 at 02:16 AM
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Posted by: staceymichu | October 17, 2010 at 08:23 AM
I am so very sorry for your loss. May God watch over you and your beautiful family. May he give you strength, as you embark on the journey of healing.
Posted by: Suzanne | October 18, 2010 at 11:34 AM
Sooo sad to read this...my thoughts are with you and family. I will be sending out cards.
Posted by: lan | October 18, 2010 at 12:26 PM