Category: fund-raising

Not What I Want To Share …..A Letter to My Loyal Followers

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Hi Everyone, This is more a letter than a blog post, and I have been battling whether to share it or not. However, sometimes life is just tougher than we ever expected, and when we keep our burdens and troubles to ourselves, we only increase our stress levels and worsen our circumstances. I'm a giver, … Continue reading Not What I Want To Share …..A Letter to My Loyal Followers

Cards, Choices, and Christmas Connections

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My hope and prayer for you is that a Christmas miracle is awaiting, as you make a choice to engage meaningfully in this most wonderful time of the year.

What A Year….Here’s A Recap

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My blog and podcast are so much more than a group of articles and episodes. They're a blessing to me because of you, and I hope they're a blessing to you. They are all about creating genuine connections and a community.

A “Troll” Story

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It's never nice to be attacked online, but it can be a good reminder to focus on the beauty in our lives, be truthful to ourselves and with others, and those "trolls" just won't have the power or impact they seek to have.

Swapping Sleeping Sides After 28 Years… Did We Achieve it?

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You know it's ok to sometimes admit defeat. In fact, it often takes more strength of character and courage to do so than to continue with a situation, a circumstance that isn't right for you

A “Newsy” Podcast Episode… A First For Us, Plus A Beautiful Blessing Received Many Years Ago

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In this podcast episode, I tell the full story of why we have needed to fund raise. I discuss the overall experience of stepping outside of our comfort zone and the varying reactions of others. Plus, the meaning behind a simple phrase, told to me by a dear old lady when I was sweet 16, that connects this entire new journey.

A Fundraising Newsletter

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Hi everyone, For those who haven't been following my latest "Chronic Illness" adventure, five days ago, my husband and I launched a personal fundraising page. We never in our lives thought we would do something like this, but with the encouragement of friends and family, we decided to take a leap of faith. If you'd … Continue reading A Fundraising Newsletter

I Never Imagined I Would Have To Do This

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I never thought I would need a Go Fund me account but I realise there are times in our lives when we simply need to ask for help from a "village" of people, who are each able to assist just a little, so we can raise just enough.