This is me and my friend, Piper. She may very well be the sweetest person I have ever known.
There is no doubt that Piper would do anything for me, despite the fact that she lives half a country away. I know I could count on her. Especially if I was hurting.
Things haven’t been so great for Piper lately. She is a single mom of two boys who thought she had met the man of her dreams. It turns out, it ended more like a nightmare. However, even a devastating blow didn’t stop her from going back to school. The day she swung that backpack over her shoulder and went to class, I could have cried with pride.
But, then her car blew up. Well, it didn’t blow up, but it did catch on fire. Same difference. And, all Piper could do was talk about keeping her faith and trusting that God would take care of everything.
Dear God, I hope you don’t mind, but I would like to help.
I am not alone. All of these great people on this crazy internet went and decided it was time to do something. Piper is an inspiration in more ways than one and we want to pay her back. It’s time for her to have some good in her life.
Here’s the plan. From Tuesday, June 22nd, until Wednesday, June 30th at midnight EST, we’re holding a giveaway, the proceeds of which go completely to Piper to help with her car and her return to school.
Donation tickets are $10 each. Each ticket gives you one chance at winning one of the following prizes. Void where prohibited by law.
GRAND PRIZE (quantity = 1): 8 GB iPod Touch
LESS GRAND PRIZE (quantity = 1): 8 GB iPod Nano
FIRST PRIZE (quantity = 3): A signed, original print from Mishi, aka Secret Agent Mama
SECOND PRIZE (quantity = 3): A set of ten homemade notecards from Melisa with one S
THIRD PRIZE (quantity = 1): A signed and dated 16X20 framed copy of “Nobody’s Home” by Lou Lohman
FOURTH PRIZE (quantity = 1): A personalized stamp from Angie at Good for the Kids
FIFTH PRIZE (quantity = 1): A handmade bracelet from Tara from If Mom Says OK
SIXTH PRIZE (quantity = 1): An original signed sketch by Avitable
SEVENTH PRIZE (quantity = 1): 15 sheets of handmade paper and six handmade folded cards from Lotus
EIGHTH PRIZE (quantity =1): A wooden moustache teething toy from Amy of Doobleh–Vay
NINTH PRIZE (quantity = 1): An oil painting from Kyra
TENTH PRIZE (quantity = 2): A custom-designed reverse tie-dye shirt from Kisha
ELEVENTH PRIZE (quantity = 1): An 8X10 floral print by Dory
TWELFTH PRIZE (quantity = 1): Any piece of jewelry out of Katie’s Etsy shop
THIRTEENTH PRIZE (quantity = 1): A set of 10 notecards and a matted 5×7 print from the Painting Chef
FOURTEENTH PRIZE (quantity = 1): A copy of Grill Interrupted, the cookbook by Gav Martell
FIFTEENTH PRIZE (quantity = 1): A custom art piece from Lissa
SIXTEENTH PRIZE (quantity = 1): A $20 e-gift card to Flowerz In Her Hair
How can you help?
Buy some tickets. There are 23 prizes available, so you’re chances are good!
UPDATE: THE PAYPAL BUTTON I HAD HERE FOR DONATIONS WAS NOT WORKING BECAUSE I AM INTERNET DUMB. YOU WILL NEED TO GO THROUGH THE ORIGINAL PAYPAL LINK WHICH IS SET UP ON AVITABLE’S BLOG. PLEASE VISIT THIS LINK TO PURCHASE YOUR DONATION TICKET.
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Ack! The paypal link isn't working for me!
Anonymous
I just clicked the PayPal link, and PayPal says my transaction cannot be completed. 🙁
Junk Drawer Kathy
Same here. Will come back when it's working again. I'm in. (Piper, the calvary is coming!)
unmitigated me
In like Flynn. This is what the internet is for.
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Ur a good friend!
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Piper of Love
It's impossible for me to convey how much I love you, Momo. So, I'm really glad you know that I do.
Thank you for this, thank you for all of your love. This means more to me than you will ever know.
(((big hugs)))
The Urban Cowboy
Right on, buying tickets for sure…and if I win the iPod that will be my present to Piper!
So strange, I followed her a ways back, and just the other day popped in to see how it was going over there.
meleah rebeccah
Aw! Momo! You are such an awesome friend. I will see what I can come up with to contribute.
AlisonH
How did I miss this before? Thanks for the link to Avital's. Done.
Davina
I bought 2! I don't usually partake in things like this but after reading how your blogger friends have helped you in the past, I couldn't NOT help! I think this is great! Good thing I'm catching up on my MOMO news!