This is not the big thing I was referring to yesterday, but this is just came to my attention last night and it's very important! I have never had the privilege of being directly involved in God's church coming together to support someone in need quite like this ever before. Let me explain...
Through this crazy space called blogland, I've been privileged to get to know a great lady named Ellyn. She's got quite a story.
She doesn't think she's strong, Ellyn (even after losing her precious Eli, raising funds to allow her deaf fourth-born to hear and surviving a divorce that was just finalized this week), but she's far too strong to ever ask for this kind of help. Well, that's what friends are for, right?! Sarah and Mandy thought up this brilliant Love-A-Thon and we're happy to ask on Elyn's behalf (and, by the way, she has no idea we are doing this)!
Well ok, she might now.
In order to stay in her home, the only home Seth has ever known, she needs to raise $2,400 by the end of the month. If you don't know her story, and why she is in danger of losing the family home, just click here. But we're warning you: you will fall head-over-heals in love!
To keep this little fundraiser completely legal, you will not be donating money in exchange for raffle tickets. Simply donate (any amount helps), and then comment to tell us you have done so. Mandy is giving away a blog makeover, and Sarah is giving away four (yea!) Jared Anderson CD's.
I am giving away this adorable newborn hat hand-made by my mom:
And your choice of one of these stylish hats for women:
And one of my favorite Mary Kay products:
Extra Emollient Night Cream
For extremely dry skin. Helps maintain the natural moisture of the skin and replenishes hydration in especially dry areas by forming a protective shield to condition and seal in moisture.
You can use this on: paper cuts; inside dry noses to prevent bleeding; rim of nose when sick and the skin is chapped; chapped lips; cracked heels, knees and elbows; raw or cracked skin from nursing; diaper rash; children's dry red chapped skin; split cuticle overnight with a bandaid; prevent acne scarring on a scabbing blemish; exzyma; psoriasis; The list goes on...
Aren't they great prizes?!
If you are interested in the blog makeover (and I know you are!), comment on Mandy's post. If you are interested in some rockin' praise music (and why wouldn't you be?), comment on Sarah's post. If you are interested in my prizes, comment on mine. If you're interested in all of them, comment on all of them!
Wanna help more?! Of course you do!
If you'd like to place this Chip-in on your blog and possibly offer your own prize to commenters, just let Sarah know. She'll put you on a list so that all Love-a-thon participants will have a chance to enter your giveaway as well!
We have two weeks to raise the necessary funds.
Let's see if we can do it in one!
