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Hope for Anissa
As you may have heard, Anissa, our beloved friend and leader here at Aiming Low, suffered a stroke on Tuesday afternoon. She is in the hospital right now, in the ICU. More than anything, Anissa needs your prayers and positive thoughts but to the many people in the Atlanta area who have offered ...
Help for Anissa Mayhew
izzymom.com — As you may have heard, Anissa, our beloved friend and leader at Aiming Low , suffered a... stroke on Tuesday afternoon. She is in the hospital right now, in the ICU. More than anything, Anissa needs your prayers and positive thoughts but to the many people in the Atlanta area who have offered ... (more) Help for Anissa Mayhew
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freeanissa.com — Hi! I’m Anissa and I write HERE. A few other places, but mostly? HERE! I used to... write over there, but now? HERE. (more) Freeanissa: About
Hope for Anissa
Hope for Anissa
thebloggess.com — I don’t think I’ve ever done this before on this blog and I hope that I never... have to do it again but I’m asking for your help. If you read this blog a lot then you already know Anissa Mayhew because she’s a regular ... (more) Hope for Anissa
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For Anissa
The Wink — ... gift cards for her extended family. We will be setting up a PO Box on Wednesday and posting the address here along with any updates. Please don’t send anything to the hospital or the Mayhew home. If you have questions, please email helpforanissa@gmail.com We ask that you please respect the Mayhew family’s privacy by NOT calling the hospital and we thank you all SO MUCH for your outpouring of love and support for Anissa and her family. With thanks and love, The Aiming Low Team Praying for you, babe! . ...

O’ Captain, My Captain.
Barefoot Foodie — ... to be about these fucking guinea pigs, and their god damned squeaking, but real life is like, fuck the guinea pigs, Brittany. They smell, and they have claws, and I’m pretty sure they don’t blink. But, the reality is, that hollow cave in my chest, that ache in my heart, it’s not for trivial things like guinea pigs. It’s for best friends. Because self portraits never NOT turn out awesome. _________ Click here to learn about how to help Anissa and her family.

night owls
the mama bird diaries — ... anything more until 7 am. Nothing. Not a word. I love you very much. Good night.” I crawl back into bed and close my eyes. And then at 6:25 I hear it. Two little girls padding down the hall towards our room.“Mommy.” “Yes, Summer?” I sigh.“What is the name of my ballet teacher?” “Laura. Miss Laura.” “That’s right.” And satisfied, they both headed back to their room. I’m so glad they only bothered me for something really important. mama bird notes: I want to send lots of prayers to Anissa who suffered a stroke on Tuesday.  ...

Anissa The Great
AMomTwoBoys — ... we can muster. So, please.  Send her every ounce of positive thought you have inside your body. I don’t do prayers, but if you do and you think they’ll help, go for it.  I know Anissa believes in them. I expect her to be making fun of me again in no time. I love you Anissa.  I’m proud to call you my friend.  Come back to me soon. You can find more information and access to a form to sign up to help over at Aiming Low. Related posts: Busy, Busy, Busy ACK! ...

Anissa
motherbumper — ... had a stroke, putting her in ICU, and I keep trying to write a post mainly to tell people if they are looking to help out or find out what's going on, to head over to her baby Aiming Low or if that is overloaded go directly to the ...

MamaPop Loves Anissa
MamaPop™.com — In truth, I love that woman, though the time I have spent in the same room with her amounts to less than 24 hours, and even less of that was with a sober mind. But anyone who has ever met Anissa knows that is enough time to fall in love with her. And right now she needs our prayers, positive thoughts, and love. For those of you who don't know who I'm talking about, Anissa is one of our sisters in irreverence and snark. Anissa is the overlord of parenting blog Aiming Low and purveyor of her own personal blog, ...

What A Day
The Adventures of the Headless Family — I had high hopes of getting a lot of writing done tonight. I went to a great event that you will really will dig hearing about, we got a phone call that you'll love hearing about. Then I opened my computer to news of Anissa being in the hospital , and what ever I wanted to write just left. I'm praying, friend. I'm praying. Love you lots. ...

Prayers For Anissa
5 Minutes For Mom — ... Needs and for every smile, hug, and laugh she has brought the blogosphere. Everyone who knows Anissa loves her. It is simply impossible to NOT love Anissa!!! So tonight, we are still shivering in shock and praying, praying, praying that Anissa will have a complete and quick recovery and that her precious children and beloved family will feel the arms of God holding them as they face the days and nights ahead. You can go to Anissa’s site Aiming Low to find a post with information about what has happened to Anissa and ...

Help Anissa Mayhew
Okay, Fine, Dammit — ... 35-year-old wife and mother of three, Anissa Mayhew, suffered a major stroke yesterday and remains in ICU. To help Anissa and her family, especially if you are in the Atlanta area, please go here. My thoughts and prayers are with Anissa and her entire family. ...

Anissa Would Want This Post to Start with a Joke, But I Can't Think of An Appropriate One
Mommy's Martini -- think. write. laugh. love. — ... And right now, she's in the ICU after having had a stroke yesterday afternoon. The news circulated on Twitter, and now posts are starting to pop up about her. This one is just to say: if you think of Anissa as a friend, and you want to leave a comment sending her some love, or keep her in your thoughts or prayers, or ...

For Anissa
N/A — ... team to let you know how you can help and we are so grateful for that. You can visit our post, Hope for Anissa , for more information and to sign up to help the Mayhew family. In addition, a post office box has been set up for those of you who want to send something to Anissa and her family. The address is: 860 Johnson Ferry Road 140-184 Atlanta, GA 30342 In the meantime, all of your positive thoughts and prayers are more than welcome. We love you, Anissa. ...

Because no one else understands my obsession with Ralph Macchio like she does
Chicky Chicky Baby — ... Second, go here. A PO Box has been set up to receive any items you may went to send to the Mayhew family. Gift cards are important right now to help defer the cost of keeping her children occupied and fed. Anyone who has had a loved one in the hospital for an extended stay knows how difficult and disruptive it is for the family, especially small children, and home cooked meals are hard to come by when you're eating on the run. ...

Meet Anissa
Domestic Extraordinaire — ... past summer. Anissa insisted I stay in their room, even if I slept in the bath tub. Anissa helped me to navigate through the huge city that is Chicago. She helped me feel comfortable in a cab. (and that's saying a lot-do you know what people do in those cabs?) Anissa wasn't bitter for long when I accidentally wore the Yummie Tummie home from BlogHer. Anissa is beautiful. Anissa is strong. Anissa needs us more than ever. So if you would could you please pray, think positive thoughts, light a ...

Help for Anissa
Type-A Mom — ... has been one way many of us have coped. We've shared our love for Anissa, and shared our global concern for her an her family. The blogosphere has exploded too. As of this writing, nearly 300 bloggers signed the Mister Linky at the bottom of this post with their posts sharing such an outpouring of love and support for her. Please be sure to add the ...

Anissa
It's A Schmitty Life — ... Please send prayers, happy thoughts, good vibes, whatever you can to Anissa and her family. And if you can help out in other ways, please visit Aiming Low to find out how. ...

Prayers for Anissa
Toddler Planet — ... Prayers for Anissa.  And much, much love to her family. Posted in community, motherhood ...

Aiming HIGH for Anissa
Playgroups are No Place For Children — ... For those of you who don’t know the vibrance that is my friend Anissa, or what’s happened to her, she suffered a stroke and is in ICU.  More information on her condition and how you can help her family during this difficult time can be found at Aiming Low.  You can make a donation to the Mayhew family by clicking the button below. ...

Three Reasons I Think My Head Will Explode
PunditMom — ... , whom I’ve admired from a afar in the blogosphere for some time, had a stroke this week.  She’s 35.  And has a husband and three kids.  And loads of friends ...

Missa Nissa
Mommy Melee — ... , mother of three, suffered a severe stroke this week. She faces a long recovery and needs our wishes and prayers. If you'd like to help the Mayhew family out as the holidays approach, here are some ways you can reach out. ...

She’d do it all.
A Whole Lot of Nothing — ... her. Then she’d check Twitter with her Blackberry. Then she’d totally grab my boobs. Then she’d fire jenbshaw. Again. ………………… She has to come back to us. To all of us on the internet and in real life who love her. ………………… For up-to-the-minute updates on Anissa’s progress, please check the Aiming Low post about her, the @AimingLow twitter account, or the CaringBridge ...

Shook
Fairly Odd Mother — Shook is how I feel when I hear that someone who radiates life is struck down in the prime of her life. I'm too shook to really write much except to say that she's been on my mind since I heard the terrible news. She has such a long road ahead but so much to live for, especially three beautiful children. Fight hard, Anissa. You can learn what happened and read updates here. And, if you can help her family get through this, please click on the link in my sidebar. ...

the future @emilymartell
Cheaper Than Therapy — ... , who is still very much in need of your help and your prayers and your thoughts. You can visit AimingLow for some details on how you can help. Anissa is a fighter. SHE IS. and she’s going to wake up so we can tell her all about the Glee episode that she would have loved last night and how her boyfriend ...

Single Ladies
The Spohrs Are Multiplying... — ... When I saw my friend Anissa in February of this year, after we hugged and squealed she pushed me away and said, “I’m so mad at you for not bringing that baby!” I told her that I’d brought the next best thing – a video of Madeline that I’d filmed just for Anissa. ...

7 Quick Takes
The Extraordinary Ordinary — ... I don't know Anissa Mayhew like so many of my blog friends do, but I'm still praying for her because that's what happens in this community. I'm blown away by Annisa's strength and vibrancy. She's touched my heart this week and I'll continue to pray for her and her family. (Anissa is a 35 year old mother, wife, and blogger who suffered two strokes this week and remains in the ICU. You can read more from her husband today at ...

Twitter & Social Media for Support & Healing: Cyber Hugs to Anissa Mayhew
Techmamas — ... first thing that morning and she informed me that Anissa had a stroke. It has been inspiring to see the support online for Anissa through a blog posts with information on how to support the family  (and Mister Linky lists where people can share their posts on Anissa) to a ...

Scattered & smothered, extra crispy
PENSIEVE — ... If you feel a nudging to help, please click the link below to contribute ANY amount to their family, or purchase a local gift card and send it to The Mayhews, 860 Johnson Ferry Road 140-184, Atlanta, GA 30342. ...

Hope for Anissa
Toddler Planet — ... Tonight* the blogosphere is bustling again in support of Peyton, now 5, and her mom Anissa. But this time the worry is for Anissa. Anissa Mayhew, blogger, mom of 3, and founder of Aiming Low, suffered a stroke last night, and is in the ICU. ...

Prayers for Anissa
Run DMT — ... I first met the amazingly talented Anissa Mayhew at the Tampa Blogher Meetup.  Since her untimely stroke, a super mom, uber blogger has been trapped inside her head.  Every day I pray for her release and recovery.  I pray that Anissa, her family and her husband, Peter, find the strength to pull through this.   To follow her road to recovery, please visit her blog, Hope4Peyton.       ...

Blog, Bid, Hope
sevenclowncircus.com — ... site on December 10th. Her friends and fellow Aiming Low writers have organized a Shop 4 Anissa day, where they will link to specific vendors who have agreed to donate a portion of all proceeds to the Hope 4 Anissa fund specifically for that day. ...

Blog • Bid • Hope
Adventures in Babywearing — ... site on December 10th. Her friends and fellow Aiming Low writers have organized a Shop 4 Anissa day, where they will link to specific vendors who have agreed to donate a portion of all proceeds to the Hope 4 Anissa fund specifically for that day. ...

BLOG, BID, HOPE
The Extraordinary Ordinary — ... site on December 10th. Her friends and fellow Aiming Low writers have organized a Shop 4 Anissa day, where they will link to specific vendors who have agreed to donate a portion of all proceeds to the Hope 4 Anissa fund specifically for that day. ...

Blog, Bid, Hope
Mama's Losin' It! — ... site on December 10th. Her friends and fellow Aiming Low writers have organized a Shop 4 Anissa day, where they will link to specific vendors who have agreed to donate a portion of all proceeds to the Hope 4 Anissa fund specifically for that day. ...

Blog • Bid • Hope
Mayhem and Moxie — ... site on Thursday, December 10th.  Her friends and fellow Aiming Low bloggers have organized a Shop 4 Anissa Day, where they will link to specific vendors who have agreed to donate a portion of all sales on Thursday to the Hope 4 Anissa fund. ...

Happy New Year, Here’s My Boobs
Wired For Noise — ... Most people know about the amazing Anissa, the super woman who is kicking ass and taking taking names when it comes to strokes trying to keep her down. What you might not know is that Anissa has a great rack. One that she was very proud of. ...

Do Me a Solid Sunday – Anissa Mayhew Style
Always Home and Uncool — ... to ask that all of you who have been so supportive of the Mayhews with your prayers, thoughts, cards, donations, e-mails and photos of your breasts (mine, lucky for all of you, are not visible at the 7:43 mark in the video) just keep it up. Or if you haven’t done something yet, please do. A family, and a friend, is counting on you. + + + Suggestions on how to help Anissa’s family are available at: Aiming Low The Bloggess Hope4Peyton ...

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