A Fund For Jennie Auction-Coral & Lichen Bowl

Tonight I am having a little bit of trouble writing this post. There is so much that needs to be done and preoccupying my mind, that the words keep swirling around in a jumble. Which I suppose is appropriate, seeing as how a giant swirling storm is the reason for my distraction. I happen to adore each and every wondrous aspect of the ocean. Whenever I feel the slightest bit creative I seem to draw my inspiration from her. Be it in through her colors or textures, the ocean is never far from my thoughts. Even when she is angry and churning as she is now

Those churning seas though have me scrambling around the house making sure everything is in order. Just in case we need to head inland out of harms way. This is not a new experience for us, we have weathered many hurricanes over the years. Photos of the interior and exterior need to be taken, clothes need to be packed, water bottles need to be filled and important documents tucked away for safe keeping. In an ideal world the house will end up being spotless as well, but I’m not holding my breathe on that one, it’s the least of my worries.

Everything inside needs to be taken care of so that tomorrow morning we can secure the exterior before the outer bands of rain and winds reach us. All of the windows may need to be boarded up, yet that task will fall to my darlin’ surfer. He is, as I write this, trying to make his way home from Virgina Beach with a gaggle of youth. This worries me more than Irene’s fury. Slick roads, exhaustion and unseen variables weigh more on my mind than gale force winds.

Through the multitude of thoughts tumbling around tonight one keeps swimming to the top, “I have my husband to worry over”. Jennie does not and it’s just devastatingly not fair!

*It’s bigger than my hand and pretty deep guys*

What is packing up a few belongings compared to that? I have my love to help me with the care of our home. He is here, in spirit or body, to help me carry the burden of our day to day lives. Bills, recitals, lacrosse games, guitar lessons, school meetings…DS will be able to hold my hand through them all. Yes, Jennie has family and friends to help her through the coming days but she will be doing the lions share of raising her two sweet girls on her own. Stumbling into the role of a single parent is hard enough as it is without being thrust into it without any warning.

So tonight I am putting aside my concerns to follow suit, along side some dear friends, in reaching out to help Jennie through the days that lie ahead. This amazing world of bloggers, whose hearts know no bounds would do the same for me and my family  if we were in need. I am asking that you all join us in becoming the hands that hold her in comfort, support and friendship.

Shauna-Gluten Free Girl has created A Fund For Jennie with the help of Bloggers Without Boarders.

There are two ways that you can help.

1.) Click on the BWOB badge below that links directly to their PAYPAL account and simply donate. $1, $5, $10…anything will help and you would be amazed how helpful it will be.

2.) Bid on the auction item. I am offering this bowl which is a piece of pottery that I made. It happens to be my all time favorite that I call Coral & Lichen. I will also make either a large serving bowl or large serving platter to match for the highest bidder. If you guys go big I’ll do both serving dishes and three more small bowls. Go big, go big!

Bidding Starts at $75.00-Let’s see how much we can raise for Jennie and her girls y’all.

Leave your bid in the comments section. If you would like to remain anonymous, you don’t have to enter your real name. Just make sure the email address is correct (I am the only one who will see your email address) so I can find you after the auction.

Auction will end on Sunday, August 29, 2011 at exactly 11:59PM EST. I will contact you with details on how to complete the purchase.

If you are on Twitter, search #AFundForJennie and check out all of the other auctions taking place during the next few days.

Thank you so much for your support!

With all my heart and love,

Tickled Red