Help break us out!

On January 1st, I posted about our fundraising needs for our second trip.  I also announced that, as we raised money, I would slowly reveal the only picture of Michael and I with Constance.  For each $35 raised, I would remove one of the 110 locks and keys I have covered the picture with.

Today, I am happy to announce that I have removed 42 of them.  I went to my parent’s house a few nights ago and my mom handed me a letter that someone had sent to me at her house.  It was from the mom of a friend of ours.  She had very generously donated $1,000!!!  I was shocked and thrilled.  Thank you very much, V.  We are blown away by your generosity!

The remaining money comes from items we have sold on etsy, cupcakes one of the teachers at our academy sold to raise funds, and money Michael’s siblings all chipped in and gave us at Christmas.  We are SO grateful for these funds, as well!

So, we still have a long way to go and I am hoping we can throw away a few more locks and keys TODAY!  Would you be willing to donate some money to help us bring Constance home?  Any amount will be so helpful.  If you can’t give $35, then your money will be combined with a donation from someone else.  In fact, I have $20 leftover, just hanging out waiting for another $15.  If you can give $15, I can combine it with the $20 and remove another key!  There is a ChipIn link on the side.  Thank you so much for all of your contributions and encouragement.  We really appreciate it!

Here is the updated image, with 42 less locks and keys covering us up!

We need YOUR help to break us out!