tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-257209375427878024.post1822448353278409473..comments2023-11-11T00:44:20.900-08:00Comments on Bella's Blessings: November 28: The Alien has taken over...Bella's Blessingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09372603162401786615noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-257209375427878024.post-38230525244608644752010-12-01T09:35:10.907-08:002010-12-01T09:35:10.907-08:00I feel bad in saying this but not all of us can af...I feel bad in saying this but not all of us can afford to help out. I am the only person in my family of 5 that is working right now. I wish I could do more, but money seems to be your main focus right now and I can't help that way.<br />perhaps you could think of another way for people to feel they are helping besides the whole money situation, which suddenly this blog feels very focused about.I'll have to say I love you in a song...https://www.blogger.com/profile/13638334602611774249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-257209375427878024.post-44779213277944438902010-11-29T20:44:49.375-08:002010-11-29T20:44:49.375-08:00Third time trying to get this to post...each comme...Third time trying to get this to post...each comment is getting shorter. :)<br /><br />I too like some of the others lack the confidence to say yes I will raise 1000. I would be more comfortable saying 100-200. I also hate to fail. I dont want to let you, Bella or myself down. So yes I am in (I will pop you an email tomorrow) but I have to determine how much and how I am going to do this. I do it for all "my" EB babies...Bella, Elle, Daylon, Tripp and Jonah and for those that I havent "met". I dont know if you really know what you are asking of me. I already have a knot in my stomach thinking about having to "break out of my shell" (I know it will be good for me). I would do just about anything for you and your family...for Bella.<br /><br />I love tonights picture of Ali and Bella. It is just so very warm...with the light and the background.<br /><br />Sending my love to all and sweet kisses to Ali.<br /><br />Denise WIDenisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13295097495507100702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-257209375427878024.post-87713935037427170122010-11-29T18:11:54.839-08:002010-11-29T18:11:54.839-08:00and, Tim...just so you know...I HAVE written the E...and, Tim...just so you know...I HAVE written the Ellen Show about Bella several times!<br />No joke.<br />She's cooler than Oprah, and Oprah is almost done with her show!Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12487216236220020325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-257209375427878024.post-605255169557083142010-11-29T17:41:52.911-08:002010-11-29T17:41:52.911-08:00O.K...This is going to be wordy...
A lot of peopl...O.K...This is going to be wordy...<br /><br />A lot of people are thinking they can't raise the money. I didn't think I would raise the money for CHOC.<br /><br />Start small.<br />1- Email your friends & family WHY Bella means so much to you. Add her picture to the email.<br />Ask them to consider even $5.00. At the least, challenge them to read Tim's blog and try NOT to be inspired :) Ask them to pass it on to 5 more people.<br />2- post in on your facebook<br />3- do you have a blog? Add Bella's book to your sidebar. Blog about her. A lot. Add pictures.<br />4-ask for a P.U.C.K donation instead of a Christmas present this year. We draw names in my family. On my "wish list" was a donation in Bella's name...<br />5- have kids in Boy Scouts? Girl scouts? Have a car wash...have a rummage sale at church.<br />6- do you have a home business? Donate a % of sales to P.U.C.K...I JUST started an etsy site...and just updated to donate 10% of sales to P.U.C.K...<br />(shameless plug= here:<br />http://www.etsy.com/listing/63044529/12-months-of-love?ref=sr_list_6&ga_search_query=12+months+of+love&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_page=&order=&includes%5B0%5D=tags&includes%5B1%5D=title&filter%5B0%5D=handmade)<br /><br /><br />I told Tim, that his song about the Ripples in the Pond are SO true. You never know how far you can get, unless you throw that first stone. However, you have to know WHERE to throw it.<br />If you throw in mud, no ripples.<br />Dig deep, think about the "water" around you.<br />Where would the ripples be the strongest?<br />Start there.Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12487216236220020325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-257209375427878024.post-3884619863075576472010-11-29T17:15:53.437-08:002010-11-29T17:15:53.437-08:00Tim,
Just a quick question: are you raising money...Tim,<br /><br />Just a quick question: are you raising money separately from PUCK? Maybe you've explained that already and I missed it.<br /><br />Your answer doesn't affect my willingness to help, just clarifies it a little!<br /><br />Karen Steiner<br />Denver, COKarennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-257209375427878024.post-49858776813843474972010-11-29T14:37:11.645-08:002010-11-29T14:37:11.645-08:00I just thought of something...I bought a sewing ma...I just thought of something...I bought a sewing machine about a year ago with the intentions of making things to sell for extra money. I can use raising money for EB as my inspiration to get going. I can not only make extra money for my family but, also raise money for EB research. Okay, I think I can do this!! Now I just need to think of things to make and how to sell them!! hehehe...but you've got me thinking Tim, and that is a start!!<br /><br />Lots of Love,<br />Amber McLaughlin, CAThe McLaughlinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13131393449323517990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-257209375427878024.post-62914944982979016842010-11-29T14:33:27.166-08:002010-11-29T14:33:27.166-08:00Great pictures Tim. Looks like you had a beautiful...Great pictures Tim. Looks like you had a beautiful hike!! I love the Drum session too!! <br /><br />I would love to help raise money in Bella's name for EB research but, I don't put a lot of faith in my abilities. Unfortunately, I don't have the confidence to be able to do it...or at least make a huge pledge. I did a brain cancer walk for my sister and I was only able to raise like $120! Are you going to set up a system where I can email people or post something on my facebook with a link for them to make a paypal or credit card donation? That would really help. Then you can put a chart online that shows our goal and where we are at at any given moment. That will offer further inspiration. <br /><br />I love the pic of Ali and Bella "chillin"!! <br /><br />Lots of Love,<br />Amber, Craig, Malorie(2 1/2), and Liam(11 mos.)<br />The McLaughlin Family<br />Moreno Valley, CAThe McLaughlinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13131393449323517990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-257209375427878024.post-29674635116942486932010-11-29T11:45:50.260-08:002010-11-29T11:45:50.260-08:00i have no idea how to do it, maybe you could post ...i have no idea how to do it, maybe you could post some ideas?<br /><br />and...i've been wondering all the time, even before bella was in the trial and before she left us: what if the doctors in mn are not going in the right direction? wouldn't it be better not to give all the money to the same study but to other studies as well? like the one in california or to this doctor from the uk who visited while you where in mn. <br />I am just thinking out loud here, i'm sure you have checked all the options...but i too would so love to see a cure has been found, and "putting all the eggs in the same basket" has never been a good idea. <br />EB is so cruel. Doing nothing is bad, doing the transplant is bad. <br />well, just wanted to let you know about my doubts. maybe some others feel the same way too. <br />i hope people don't "attack" me for sharing these feelings...<br /><br />I would love to receive ideas about how to raise the money. <br /><br />thanks<br />juanajardinera lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16932704231886236979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-257209375427878024.post-32587952819847822402010-11-29T09:23:12.264-08:002010-11-29T09:23:12.264-08:00You have me crying my eyes out because I wish I co...You have me crying my eyes out because I wish I could be a part of the fundraising right now. <br />I am in no place at the moment, I have just been hit with random seizures with unknown cause, which has cost me my job, driving privlidges, and everything I have ever known. I am struggeling to keep my faith right now as I had to take my 2 youngest sons and move in with my mom, 4 hours away from my husband and other kids. My mom is helping me cope, but they have very little, 5 of us are now in a small 2 bedroom home, with 1 person who can find a job. My health is poor and I am sad. Everyone that I could ask to help is trying to help me right now... I am so sorry.<br />My husband is struggeling through law school, and we will prevail! When he does we will be there to give back, give back to the community who is supporting us know, and to causes like you who touch my heart.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13619759834524203841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-257209375427878024.post-70182946357481056622010-11-29T07:34:43.880-08:002010-11-29T07:34:43.880-08:00Man do I wish an alien would take over my body LOL...Man do I wish an alien would take over my body LOL! Maybe I should make that a new vision for myself! :)<br /><br />I applaud you for all you are doing for raising money for EB. Nobody would blame you for being "angry" with the doctors, etc., and you are doing everything possible to find a cure! You are one amazing man, friend, husband, visionary, and most importantly, FATHER! Bella would be so proud of you.<br /><br />I just watched the video you uploaded to Facebook. You are such a powerful speaker. I was in tears most of the time, because I could see the pain in your eyes and how much you miss your sweet baby girl! And boy do I miss her too!!!<br /><br />Your pictures of the alien abduction are gorgeous...<br /><br />Love today's picture of Ali and Bella!<br /><br />As always, thanks for sharing!<br /><br />Megan from WVAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-257209375427878024.post-53113095180459501322010-11-29T06:13:12.713-08:002010-11-29T06:13:12.713-08:00Loved your story. I'm struggling to say "...Loved your story. I'm struggling to say "in" when I'm suposse to be raising money for another charity in Argentina. I'm a teacher, I don't know how to make money! But it does sound so easy...<br />Praying for inspiration and decision.<br />love,<br />Mariana,UKAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-257209375427878024.post-88250344505087742322010-11-29T05:27:02.462-08:002010-11-29T05:27:02.462-08:00May God continue to bless and guide you and your b...May God continue to bless and guide you and your beautiful family...<br /><br />Great pics...<br /><br />"IN"<br /><br />Donna in NJAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com