Natalia's 41st Birthday is Coming Up!

October 1st is a special day because it marks the beginning of Service For Natalia, leading up to her birthday on October 16th.  

Each year we try to get as many acts of service for how old she is, plus a zero.  So this year our goal is 410 acts of service in her memory.

This year, we encourage you to pray to know what service is needed in your circle of influence.  Be led by the spirit to know the who, what, and when. 

You can report your service here on the blog, or on social media using the hashtag #servicefornatalia, or message me on Facebook or Instagram.  Whatever is easiest for you.

 As a family we love to know the wonderful things done in her memory, but also understand if you want it to remain anonymous.  

Now lets spend the next 16 days making the world a better place, by serving like Natalia.  

We love and miss you so much Natalia!

Natalia's 40th Birthday

As always, our family is truly humbled by all the service given in Natalia's memory.  It means so much to us that her memory lives on. Over 400+ acts of service were done in her memory for her 40th birthday!  Thank you cards were written, temple service was done, games were played, treats were delivered, compliments given, smiles were shared, books were read, the elderly were visited, people were forgiven, and many more random acts of kindness.  The world is a better place because of Natalia.

Natalia's husband Matt and her boys Mason and Logan.

We love you Talia!!

Service for Natalia's 40th Birthday

This year for service for Natalia we decided to focus on service of the heart and time.  Service that doesn't cost a dime, but means so much.  Because it is her 40th birthday we have set the goal high!  We are hoping to achieve;

40 people to hand write a thank you note

40 people to serve in the temple

40 people playing a game with a child

40 people delivering a treat to a neighbor 

40 people to forgive someone 

40 people to give a sincere compliment to someone 

40 people to smile at someone who looks sad

40 people to read a book to child

40 people to visit an elderly person

and 40 people to do a random act of kindness 

All things Natalia did.

When you complete a service click on the link to let us know! Choose one, two, or all 10!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f054da4aa28a2fb6-natalias

We have from October 1st to October 15th to complete it! (October 16th is her real birthday!)

Happy 39th Birthday Natalia!

426 acts of service were done in memory of Natalia.  

Including a huge donation to Heart Knit Together. 

We were able to go to @hearts_knit_together and give them all of the kind donations, for which they were so thankful!! We were able to take a tour and were completely touched by this amazing organization. No one is paid. Everyone is a volunteer. Everything is donated. And every gift they give out, has a card testifying of God’s love for that individual. The way the organization started, the way it operates, and the spirit that’s there were so touching. So grateful we could do this in Natalia’s Memory. Visit their website. So many ways to help. Projects for youth service activities, Relief Society activities, etc… and many ways to donate.

Thanks for helping us make another year of service for Natalia so successful! 

Service for Natalia- Her 39th Birthday

October is HERE!   That means its time to do our traditional Service for Natalia for her birthday!!!  She would have been turning 39 years old. 

We invite all those who knew and loved her to join us!  Simply comment below to report your service!  Or share your service on social media with the hashtag #servicefornatalia.  We would love to know what you did in her honor, but understand if it is to personal.  In that case, just comment "1 act of service."

If you desire, you are welcome to join our family in donating to Hearts Knit Together, which is run by 100% volunteers.  "Hearts Knit Together is a non-profit organization that delivers much needed personal items to those escaping domestic violence, sexual abuse, or war. Our volunteers collect, craft, and assemble these kits which include hygiene items, toys, games, puzzles, clothing and stuffed animals for the children. These kits are distributed through Domestic Violence Shelters, victim support centers, and refugee organizations, to children and adults across the state of Utah. Our mission is to offer joy and order in the lives of those in our community who need it the most." www.heartsknittogether.org

There high needs items right now are;

- Underwear boys 5-14, girls 6-8, 14-16

- Children’s 3 in 1 hygiene (Shampoo, conditioner, body wash)

- NBA Basketballs (Natalia was Obsessed with the Utah Jazz!!)

- Yarn & Baby yarn

- Board Games for 5-8 year olds (Natalia LOVED playing board games!)

- Baby Clothing size 12 months (Natalia LOVED babies!!)

- Children’s Toothbrushes

- Teenage Jewelry

- Small & Medium Sized Black Bears (Natalia collected Bears!)

- Bar Soap

Camille and Doris will collect donations at their houses.  Of if you would rather skip the shopping, you can Venmo @JCRogers6 and we will shop for you!   Or you can simply buy something from our Amazon Wish List and it will ship to Camille's house.  

On October 16th (Natalia's Birthday!) we will take the total number of acts of service and display it up by her grave.  Our goal is 300 acts of service!  Thanks for helping us celebrate Natalia's life, by the way she lived her life.

If you want ideas of service Natalia would have done click HERE or HERE!

Also check out what service opportunities are in your local area by going HERE!

Have fun, and let's SERVE FOR NATALIA! 

Happy 38th Birthday Natalia

A HUGE thanks to everyone for making it another successful year of Service for Natalia!  

Once again we were BLOWN away by everyone's generosity!  

We were able to go post 592 acts of service done in Natalia's honor for her 38th birthday!!  

Oh how we miss her every single day.  

Natalia's Mom, me (Natalia's sister), and Natalia's boys Logan and Mason were able to deliver all the donations to Joyful Welcome and take a tour of their space.  

They were so incredibly grateful for our donations!  
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Thank you for helping us keep Natalia's memory alive, especially for her boys.

Service for Natalia- Her 38th Birthday is Coming Up!

October is HERE!   That means its time to do our traditional Service for Natalia for her birthday!!!  She would have been turning 38 years old. 

We invite all those who knew and loved her to join us!  Simply comment below to report your service!  DO THIS BY CLICKING ON __COMMENTS BELOW! Or share your service on social media with the hashtag #servicefornatalia.  We would love to know what you did in her honor, but understand if it is to personal.  In that case, just write "1 act of service."





If you desire, you are welcome to join our family in participating with us in donating to Joyful Welcome!    

"Joyful welcome is an organization dedicated to supporting the community by supplying essential baby items to newborns and their mothers.  We believe babies born into our community, through local hospitals should begin their new life with something new, warm, and filled with love."  They serve 6 hospitals in Utah.  

If you knew Natalia you know she LOVED babies!  She wanted to have at least 12 babies!  (That changed after having twins...)  

As a little girls she loved dolls.

As a tween/teen she loved to babysit.  

Then her dream came true when Logan and Mason were born!  She was the BEST mommy ever.  I know she would love this project to help new moms and babies!    

This year we want to gather as many items as we can to donate to Joyful Welcome!   Their very high need items are; socks, books, baby soap and lotion, stuffed animals, and baby boy quilts.  

Here is the list of all needed items

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• Onesies (white or print)

• Baby Wash/Shampoo/Lotion

• Baby Blankets

• Board Books

• Small Stuffed Animals

• Baby Towels/Wash Cloths

• Booties/Socks

• Shirts/Pants

• Dresses

• Pajamas

• Beanies/hats (sewn, knit, crochet)

• Baby Headbands

• Baby Wipes

• Burp Cloths

• **Please Note: All Donations Per Hospital and Joyful Welcome Request Must Be NEW Clothing (size 0-3 or 3-6 months)

Camille and Doris will have a donation box at their house.  Of if you would rather skip the shopping, you can Venmo @JCRogers6 and we will shop for you!   Or you can simply buy something from our Amazon Wish List  and it will ship to Camille's house.  

In the middle of October (Date TBD) we will take the total number of acts of service and display it up by her grave.  Our goal is 300 acts of service!  Thanks for helping us celebrate Natalia's life, by the way she lived her life.

If you want ideas of service Natalia would have done click HERE or HERE!

Also check out what service opportunities are in your local area by going HERE!

Have fun, and let's SERVE FOR NATALIA!