Support Life: Pick a Rose *UPDATED* 9:51 PM

(Some of you have asked for a more prominent link to B's blog. You can view it at littleoneapril.blogspot.com)

It's amazing how God leads our lives..seriously.

Some of you who know me on a personal level know mine and my wife's story. Those that don't, here's the Cliff's Notes...In our 20th week of pregnancy, our sweet little girl, Evie Grace, was diagnosed with Trisomy 9, a genetic disorder that caused physical development issues in her heart and brain. We were given the devastating news that she would not live once she was born. After the news, we were blessed with 11 wonderfully bittersweet weeks before our Lord called her home.

We believe our sweet girl was not a mistake or a 'mess up', but that she was made perfect just the way she was. Evie's life, however short it was, was God-ordained and she had a purpose while she was here. 

While we clung tightly to our faith that God is good through those 11 weeks and beyond, we are continually amazed by the divine providence of it all as He begins to unveil the puzzle pieces.

Through several different connections, Raechel and I have crossed paths with 'B' (her anonymous web identity), a very special girl with a similar story. 'B' recently found out at her recent ultrasound that her little girl, April Rose, has Trisomy 13 (in addition to a few other findings.)

Aware of the toll this kind of news can take, I contacted B, as UD+M, with a desire to help offset the financial burden of hospital bills and other necessary arrangements for her situation. With a grateful heart, B obliged and allowed me to design a shirt in honor of her sweet April Rose. 

B also wanted to raise awareness of the sanctity of life, born or unborn, no matter how long or short that life may be. She has requested that a portion of the proceeds be donated to PASS Pregnancy Care Center, a crisis pregnancy center located near B that provides counseling and abortion alternatives to women and men facing unplanned pregnancy.

So, celebrate life, help someone in need, and get a great looking t-shirt! Visit the UD+M store to order one today (pre-orders are currently being accepted). Don't forget to tell your friends!

UD+M GIVEAWAY -or- FREE STUFF....seriously. 1:18 PM

So, I happened to get an e-mail the other day from a guy by the name of Gino. I thought, 'Hmmm...Is he an Ethiopian prince what need to acquire so kindly my social security number to transfer 2.8 ONE MILLION USD DOLLARDS into mine's bank account?' (yes, I think in spam language, ok?)

But, it turns out he's a promotional guy for UPrinting Promotionals and he is offering my readers 1000 FREE Business Cards. Yep, FREE PRINTING, FREE SHIPPING (for those in U.S. and Canada. Those across various ponds can still enter, but will be required to pay shipping). You can view the business care page here.

But that's not all! 

One other lucky reader will also with a FREE 18x24 canvas print! Info here.

So, here's the UPrint legal stuff and how to enter:

How to Enter
1. Leave a comment at the end of the blog post, describing what you would use the free business cards and/or canvas print for.

Prizes
1000 free standard size business cards for one reader and 1 free 18x24 canvas print for one reader
(You can choose from any of our stocks for these items.)

Rules
Winners in the United States and Canada qualify for free shipping. Shipping fees will apply to winners outside these areas.

Winners will be announced by me after the entry deadline and will be notified directly by UPrint.

Entries must be received by April 11, 2009, 11:59:59 central standard time.

There you have it! Let the entries start rolling in. Oh, and I know a great branding agency that can help you design those new cards.