I love the brave ones that step out and try something different and have fun with it. Meet Bethany: This sweet lady left a comment that she was going to do a party. And she didn’t just talk about it, she went and did it. And then because she’s wonderful she emailed me the pictures so I could see. Doesn’t it look like fun?! One moment while I do a happy dance. …~…~..^^^^::::~~~vvvv (those are my cool dance steps 😉 ) O.K. now that I got that out… This creative gal attached the raffle tickets to truffles and had an adorable prize. She made scrumptious looking food and put up signs about this project and Warm Blankets. Also I love that since it was a girls party they all wore black dresses. 🙂 She said they had a great time and they raised $200!!! Now that’s what I call productive. If you want to see the rest of the pictures you can see them here.
Doesn’t that make you want to have your own party?? If so check out the party page and set a date. Have fun with it! This is the perfect time of year to have a pumpkin carving party or a trip to the apple orchard and you can just ask everyone to bring $5 to contribute to orphans. It really can be as simple or as elaborate as you want. 🙂 Can’t wait to hear what you do and see the pictures!!!
“Here’s to the crazy ones, the misfits, the rebels, the troublemakers, the round pegs in the square holes… the ones who see things differently — they’re not fond of rules… You can quote them, disagree with them, glorify or vilify them, but the only thing you can’t do is ignore them because they change things… they push the human race forward, and while some may see them as the crazy ones, we see genius, because the ones who are crazy enough to think that they can change the world, are the ones who do.” ~ Steve Jobs
UPDATE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! $36,644.56
(Photo credit: Duoimagery)
Thank you, Elaini! You’re so sweet! 🙂
I hope lots of other girls out there throw parties and raise what you need to reach the goal! I’ll be praying.
The update made me bounce up and down. literally. 🙂
You are incredible. End of story. You totally made my day and you helped so many children. From the bottom of my heart: Thank you!
That’s wonderful, this party thing is such a neat idea.
Yes one of my lovely readers came up with this idea and I am thrilled that someone else wanted to do it. I hope many others will follow in their footsteps!
Ooh, good times! I love the quote…very fitting in more ways than one!! Love the updates you post…I check everyday. 🙂
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Great update!…and I like that you quoted Steve Jobs today (I thought he was kinda cool 🙂 I like the quote, too…I’m trying to figure out if maybe it could apply to Christians…?!? Just a thought.
Yes I think you can. 🙂
I am so happy for the orphans! Thank you so much for posting what orphans say. You and everyone who is contributing is such a blessing to the orphans! 🙂
M.J.A.
I too am so happy and blessed that we have this opportunity to give to the orphans!
I absolutely LOVE that quote. Its so fitting. 🙂 And it applies so well to Christians who want to stand up for Christ!
I might steal it and post it on my blog.. if that’s alright. 🙂
Oh and the party looks so fun. 🙂 I’m glad they raised a lot of money! Hey, another idea is to get some friends together and do a car wash somewhere to raise money. Just a passing thought…
~Sofia
Go ahead and use it! It isn’t mine to keep.
I know! Their party does look fun. 🙂