September 29, 2007

Big Occasions and Small

FROM: LC, Yucca Valley, CA
I grew up with a Red Plate. My mother would use it for big occasions as well as small - a birthday, a good grade on a test, a promotion for my dad. We never knew ahead of time, it was something that she did to show us that she knew that it was an important day and that she loved us. I look forward to the day when I am able to give my children that same gift of love and acknowledgement.

September 28, 2007

Making Meals and Memories

FROM: Generalist
I am always delighted when I see a blogger who comments on the role the "You Are Special Today" Red Plate plays in their family life. This fan of the red plate has some good suggestions for time to use the red plate along with other great ideas to make family meal time memorable.

September 21, 2007

Pass the Tradition on

FROM: EJM, Kansas City Mo
I was given the plate in 1982 from a close friend. My family has used the plate for milestone birthdays, First Communions, job promotions, knighting ceremonies, and most recently the introduction of my new daughter-in-law into the family. On my son's 30th birthday, his new wife was so impressed with the traditions behind the plate, that I purchased one for them for Christmas. She was very touched to be able to start the tradition for herself and my son. I am now planning to purchase one as a wedding present and pass the tradition on again. Thank you so much for the opportunity to do so.

September 11, 2007

September 11, 2001-2007


BY: CRW, Rockford, IL
On this the anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the USA I want to share a photo of Lucas, born September 11, 2001. Lucas turns six today and here he is enjoying a breakfast of homemade pancakes on our family's "You Are Special Today" Red plate.

Today as our country remembers those lost, we remember our blessing and extend our condolences to all who lost a loved one on the day we gained one. His name Lucas Samuel, chosen in response to the events the day of his birth means "bringer of light" "God has heard"

September 07, 2007

Six Very Special Babies

FROM: MR
A couple of months ago I contacted you about a possible discount and/or donation of Red Plates for a dear friend who was expecting sextuplets (see www.maschemiracles.com). I was so appreciative of your willingness and enthusiasm when you called and said you would be happy to donate all 6 plates! I am so thankful to report that the babies were born June 11 and all 6 are healthy and beginning to go home! - As just a small thank you, I decided to give Red Plates for two weddings we have coming up and have just placed that order with you. Thank You!

FROM: GENERALIST
It was a pleasure. I imagine they will be plenty of events in the coming years when those plate will be used for family celebrations. Congratulations Jenny & Bryan and many happy years to Bailey, Blake, Cole, Grant, Molli & Savannah.