"For God So Loved the World..."

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Preparing for Future Residents, CPMHG Supporters Step Out in Faith and Love to Create Quilts


Dardanelle residents Patsy and James Wesley have been quietly and steadily working to create quilts that will be cherished keepsakes.  These works of "heart" will belong to future residents of the Cyndie Parks Memorial Home for Girls and/or foster children it supports in specialized foster homes.  Patsy created the patterns by which the 4ftx4ft quilts were made.  Bursting with cheerful color, each quilt made will have a signature yellow butterfly, as yellow and butterflies were two of Cyndie Park's favorite things.  The combination of hearts, butterflies, and flowers are showcased together with a lively "Popsicles" fabric.  The name of the quilt is "Looking Through a Window at God's Creation".  Mrs. Wesley felt this was an appropriate title as one cannot set foot outside without appreciating all God has made.
(5-2011)

 
"Looking Through a Window at God's Creation"


2nd Quilt in the process...yet to be named


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Dear Friends and Supporters,

At our last board meeting held 2-1-11, the board decided to continue to actively live and work ever toward our mission of "Utilizing Christ-centered principles to empower young teens with diabetes to become healthy, confident, pro-active young adults" even as we are still in the midst of raising funds for the actual home.  Our short-term goal for 2011 is to help establish 2 foster homes in Arkansas dedicated specifically for teens in need with Type 1 Diabetes.  We see this being accomplished in direct association with The C.A.L.L. in Arkansas.  Please prayerfully consider how you can be a part of this service to teens in need. 

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Walking with Pride over the Big Dam Bridge adjacent to Murray Park in Little Rock, Arkansas



The "HOME Team" was proud to represent the Cyndie Parks Memorial Home for Girls.  Two of the board members (far left: Haylea Parks, far right: Erin Aylor) were able to attend.

Saturday, September 18th, 2010 was a great day of fellowship for those associated with the Cyndie Parks Memorial Home for Girls.  A group of 9 took part in the JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes in Little Rock, Arkansas!  More than $750 was raised by the Home to find a cure for diabetes!  Thank you to all those who purchased a shirt and for our business sponsors: Rose Drug of Russellville, Hatcher Construction, Walmart of Dardanelle, Vaughn and Associates, Centerless Grinding, and Feltner's Athlete's Corner.  We're looking forward to next year already!


July 28 -- Local "Home Team" to Walk for Diabetes Cure (Press Release)


On July 7th, the CPMHG attended the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation's Walk to Cure Diabetes Kickoff at the governor's mansion in Little Rock, Ark. This event prepared men and women from across the state to lead teams, formed by corporations, organizations and/or families, in the Diabetes Walk on September 18. Arkansas Governor Mike Beebe's wife, Ginger, greeted guests at the door.








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On June 3rd 2011, Erin Aylor and CPMHG summer intern Haylea Parks shared a poster presentation and information with public school nurses from across the state.  The H.A.N.D.S. conference, sponsored by the National Association of School Nurses, is a one-day conference specifically about the care of students with diabetes in the school setting.  Over 150 school nurses from across Arkansas attended.

 


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On April 10th, ABOUT the River Valley magazine hosted a Community Recipe Contest at the Historic Russellville Train Depot!  The Cyndie Parks Memorial Home for Girls was humbled and honored to be the non-profit recipient of proceeds for the 2010 event!  Ms. Carolyn McGee, Mayor of Dardanelle, was the celebrity guest judge! We were so excited to have her participate in this fun event!  Entries were submitted from all over the River Valley, and tasting was divine!  Thanks to all who supported the CPMHG!  Please look in upcoming issues (beginning this month in May) of ABOUT the River Valley magazine for recipes from the contest.







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On March 4, an article about Founder and Administrator Erin Aylor and the CPMHG was published online by the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. It can be found here.

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December 12th of 2009, CPMHG volunteers (and their children) participated in the 1st Annual "Caroling for a Cause" in Pope and Yell Counties.  Area residents enjoyed old-fashioned caroling and remembering the reason for the season.