tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51082014033563951222011-04-21T11:16:57.475-07:00Student Loan Payoff Fund.raising4http://www.blogger.com/profile/08864219250685678807noreply@blogger.comBlogger11100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5108201403356395122.post-22871162779071566502007-02-01T08:00:00.000-08:002007-02-05T22:54:21.923-08:00<span style="font-size:85%;">How is it that a newborn baby, as tiny as they are, can bring such amazing changes into one's life? How is it possible to love them so much, right from the very beginning? </span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">It's just one of life's miracles, I guess...</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">At nineteen, I gave birth to one of those miracles, and my life has never been the same. </span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">I remember looking into her eyes and saying, "It's just me and you." I was so scared. I felt so alone. I wasn't sure if I could raise a child by myself, but I loved her so much that I was determined to find a way. Even now, I could cry thinking about how scared I was.</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">In an effort to make a better life for her, I enrolled in college, but I soon realized how difficult it was to raise a baby alone, work, go to classes, and do homework. I was doing it all for her, but I was missing out on watching her grow and change. My heart broke, and again, I felt very alone...</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">In the end, I made a decision. I began to take out student loans to pay for college related expenses, which by meaning covers a large area of expenses beyond tuition and books. </span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">By doing this, I was able to work less and spend more time with my daughter. I was able to enjoy being a mother, instead of being so overwhelmed. I was able to watch her play, listen to her stories more often, and help her with homework when she started school. Above all though, I was able to raise my daughter, and to truly be a mother...</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">To this end, I now owe more than $50,000 in student loans. When thinking about my story, I've often wished that I could help other mothers who are in similar situations. Then, it came to me... I could start a fundraiser to help pay off students loans. First, I would pay my own educational debt, then I could begin to give to others. To do this, I need people... I need others to give a gift of kindness, a gift of hope. </span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">If you choose to be a part of this effort, you can send check or money order to the address on your right, or you can donate instantly by clicking on the paypal button.</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;">Thank you so very much!</span> </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">................................................................................</div><div align="left"><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;"></span></div><div align="center"><div align="center"><span style="color:#ff0000;"></span></div><div align="left"></div><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5108201403356395122-2287116277907156650?l=giftofkindness.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>raising4http://www.blogger.com/profile/08864219250685678807noreply@blogger.com0