Never in a million years did I think I'd be writing this update so soon. I went out on a limb and decided to quit hoping and start doing. Here's where that has got me:
It's only been 3 weeks since I opened up our fundraiser. THREE WEEKS. That's it. And already, we have raised almost $1500.00!
There have been so many people that have read our story...watched our video...and cried with us. I can literally feel the arms of my many friends reaching out to hug me and my sweet husband with love and encouragement. I am still in such awe of our progress. I have complete strangers contacting me and offering prayers and words of encouragement. People are sending us requests daily to join our group. WOW!
If you haven't joined our group yet, here's the link!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/463520313661187/
I ended up selling 30 dozen cupcakes! Lord, I have never baked so many cupcakes in my life lol! The good thing about that is, I LOVE doing it. It's therapeutic for me. I never realized that until one day someone was talking about how when they are stressed they start drawing. Well, cooking is a type of art too...and I started thinking back and noticed that's what I do. When I have something on my mind, I start looking for a recipe. I get in the kitchen and put my own twist on it and there it is :) Of course, my husband is the benefactor of this hobby of mine ;) That's not always a good thing, but for the most part he's happy about it ;)
I've been selling Scentsy like crazy too! I have quite a bit of overstock so that has worked out good. I'm hoping to get a couple of ladies to do a basket party soon. All of my commission on orders goes directly into our savings account on the 10th of each month. So, that's definitely helping too!
We have received 2 cash donations so far. Sweet, precious loved ones. I love you and I thank you. I can't say that enough. I can't find the words...but "thank you" just isn't enough.
I have also received 2 donated items so far and 1 is pending. These are items to be raffled off. All the money from ticket sales goes directly into our savings.
Today I got a card in the mail from a friend of ours. It was a $50 visa gift card and a $25 chili's gift card. I think I've read it 1000 times and I am still in shock. SO sweet. So thoughtful. My heart is so full.
Thank you all for your support, for your prayers, and for your love.
We are right on track to meet our goal. IVF Cycle #1 (and hopefully the ONLY one) in March 2013 :)
XOXO
