*make sure to read exciting update at bottom of post!
Know what's really fun? Blogging. Know what's even more of a good time? Blogging when you know that someone is reading and listening. I love getting comments, but sometimes they feel few and far between.
I don't have much time to write today, in fact, I totally planned on avoiding the computer and this blog until next week. Hey - anyone want to bring my kids to the dentist today? Because that's what I'll be doing.
Anyway, today is officially Blogger Delurking Day. I want every single person who reads this post to leave me a comment. Whether you are a first time visitor or daily stalker, tell me you stopped by.
I'm assuming that you all know what happened in Haiti earlier this week. The earth shook and the buildings crumbled. They need out help. Today I'll be giving $1 for every comment I get on this post to Compassion International Haiti Disaster Relief Fund. I sponsor a little girl, Weneka who lives in the area hardest hit. I'm desperately praying that she is alive and that her family has been spared.
So do it, leave me a comment. Give me a virtual hug and "squeeze" my wallet.
7:30 pm
*most exciting update ever: A fantastic organization called Bloganthropy (@bloganthropy) hooked me up with another fantastic company, The JAR group (@thejargroup) and they will be matching $1/per comment up to $250! I am absolutely blown away.
If others feel so inclined to match or contribute more, please feel free to contact me at: designhermomma (at) gmail.com or visit Compassion International directly.
You all rock my world!
256 comments:
Thu Jan 14, 08:20:00 AM
Saying Hi!
Thu Jan 14, 08:21:00 AM
Hug. :)
Thu Jan 14, 08:26:00 AM
hey em! good for you. you have a warm heart.
Thu Jan 14, 08:31:00 AM
Wonderful idea
Thu Jan 14, 08:31:00 AM
Nice work!
Thu Jan 14, 08:36:00 AM
Love the idea and the motivation behind it!
Thu Jan 14, 08:38:00 AM
Thanks for doing this!
Thu Jan 14, 08:40:00 AM
your picture made me laugh this morning LOL!!!
Haiti is been on my heart for a while, my cousin adopted a little girls there 10 years ago and I have some friends who are missionaries at Port au prince to of them arrived just before the quake (I wrote their story on my blog)
but I'm glad that you are volunteering your wallet and I join you in prayers!!!
Thu Jan 14, 08:45:00 AM
Happy De-Lurking Day!
Praying for all the children in Haiti - I can't imagine how scary this must be, especially since many may be separated from their families.
Thu Jan 14, 08:47:00 AM
Love it! I'm a lurker and don't comment often, but I LOVE your blog!
Thu Jan 14, 09:00:00 AM
What a wonderful thing to do, Emily. The people of Haiti and their loved ones are in my prayers.
Thu Jan 14, 09:01:00 AM
Who decides these days? What an awesome idea for you to donate. I am praying for everyone. I just can't imagine.
Thu Jan 14, 09:03:00 AM
Good for you!
Thu Jan 14, 09:05:00 AM
Great idea!
Thu Jan 14, 09:05:00 AM
Great idea!
Thu Jan 14, 09:07:00 AM
Great idea!
Thu Jan 14, 09:08:00 AM
So sad what happened. This is great you are doing this....you will be blessed!
Thu Jan 14, 09:16:00 AM
Just saying "hi!" Read your blog on occasion. Found through Twitter. Great idea for donating to Haiti!
Thu Jan 14, 09:20:00 AM
What a brilliant idea. I love it.
Thu Jan 14, 09:21:00 AM
Smooches
~love~
CE
Thu Jan 14, 09:22:00 AM
Love your blog! The people of Haiti have been on my mind too. I hope the child you sponsor is alive and well.
Thu Jan 14, 09:27:00 AM
Hello! Thanks for "sweetening the deal". Hope your girl is ok and I hope you get to find out sooner than later.
Thu Jan 14, 09:30:00 AM
Great idea, Emily! Hope u and the family are adjusting to life with 3 kiddos :)
Thu Jan 14, 09:31:00 AM
You are simply amazing.
I <3 you
Thu Jan 14, 09:32:00 AM
Hello!
Thu Jan 14, 09:33:00 AM
Great idea Emily!
Thu Jan 14, 09:36:00 AM
:)
Thu Jan 14, 09:40:00 AM
You are awesome.
Thu Jan 14, 09:44:00 AM
Love what you're doing! Thanks for allowing us to help.
Thu Jan 14, 09:46:00 AM
That is a wonderful idea!
Thu Jan 14, 09:47:00 AM
You have a heart of gold...and I'm a stalker!
Thu Jan 14, 09:52:00 AM
Found you a few weeks pre-Gage through moosh and come back daily now. :)
Great idea!
Thu Jan 14, 09:54:00 AM
Hello! Despite not knowing you personally, I stumbled upon your blog from other girls in the Indy area and added you to my Google Reader. Thanks for the entertainment!
Thu Jan 14, 10:00:00 AM
Great idea, Emily! What a tragedy.
Thu Jan 14, 10:12:00 AM
I read your blog.Great idea about the donation.
Thu Jan 14, 10:15:00 AM
Great Idea!
Thu Jan 14, 10:16:00 AM
So I considered leaving like a 100 different comments, just to make Michael nervous. :) Hugs and kisses to your sweet babies from Aunt Cyndy.
Thu Jan 14, 10:17:00 AM
Heh. That will be $1 and a #9.
xoxo
Thu Jan 14, 10:18:00 AM
What a great idea, I'm happy to delurk for this! How do you sponsor Weneka, is it through compassion.com?
Thu Jan 14, 10:18:00 AM
Hi! Great blog! I voted for you in the blissfully frugal contest.
Thu Jan 14, 10:19:00 AM
Great idea. Hoping that Weneka & her family are okay...
Thu Jan 14, 10:21:00 AM
Great idea! I'm not a daily follower, but I check your blog occasionally. Thanks!
Thu Jan 14, 10:26:00 AM
been a lurker/reader for years!
Thu Jan 14, 10:32:00 AM
Joining the crowd of delurkers! I also hope your sponsored child is ok.
Thu Jan 14, 10:34:00 AM
Wish I could leave 50 comments! Praying for your sponsor child and donating myself as well (I sponsor a child in Uganda).
Hope the dentist appt. goes well...
Thu Jan 14, 10:47:00 AM
Thank you for doing this for Haiti. I used to attend Calvary CRC in Holland and went on their first mission trip to Haiti in 2007. Those people were already poor, hurting, desparate (but proud, generous and such beautiful people). My heart is breaking right now and seeing you make such a generous offer to donate for each comment is beautiful. I am praying everyone asks God how they are to help and digs deep into pockets, prayers and love.
Thu Jan 14, 10:47:00 AM
Not really a lurker, just a busy mom. :) What a great idea though.
Thu Jan 14, 10:52:00 AM
What a great idea.
Thu Jan 14, 10:57:00 AM
Can I steal this idea? love it!
(queenofhaddock(at)gmail(dot)com)
Thu Jan 14, 11:01:00 AM
Hi! Thanks for your compassionate ways (and for sharing funny stories about your kids!)
Thu Jan 14, 11:03:00 AM
WAIT!! how did you know I was lazy and unmotivated today:)lol and good luck at the dentist today!!
Thu Jan 14, 11:07:00 AM
great idea Emily!
Thu Jan 14, 11:08:00 AM
Stop in from SIMPLE from time to time... love your blog :)
Thu Jan 14, 11:19:00 AM
Not only do I love reading your blog (and typically do not comment, Oops!)...but I love that you're using it for a great thing!
Way to go Em!!
Thu Jan 14, 11:41:00 AM
I'm guilty of lurking... so today I'm de-lurking.
I hope your little (sponsored) girl and her family in Haiti are ok.
Thu Jan 14, 11:43:00 AM
Stop by 2Buckeyes some time. It's not really exciting but hey I'm only 1 state away!
Great idea!
Thu Jan 14, 11:56:00 AM
Hello :)
What a wonderful idea.
Thu Jan 14, 12:07:00 PM
Delurking to say "hi" Great idea. Might just have to steal it myself.
Thu Jan 14, 12:15:00 PM
I have news directly from Haiti!!! blog is now updated with this message of hope!
(no need to give a extra $) for this post!
Thanks again for helping!!!
Renee
Thu Jan 14, 12:17:00 PM
You are too sweet! What a wonderful way to help!
Thu Jan 14, 12:20:00 PM
Thank you so much. I've gone on mission trips to that area--the family I stay with had to bury a child yesterday. I pray that the girl you sponsor is still safe.
Thu Jan 14, 12:20:00 PM
I just started reading your blog a few weeks ago- thanks for donating, what a great idea! Hoping the little girl you sponsor is ok, as well as her family!
Thu Jan 14, 12:20:00 PM
It's heartwarming to see so many blogs using their sites for good.
Thu Jan 14, 12:22:00 PM
So sweet of you! Keep on Blogging!!!
Thu Jan 14, 12:26:00 PM
Thu Jan 14, 12:27:00 PM
This is so cool of you. Have a great day. May the Lord Bless You and Make His face Shine Upon You!
Blessings,
rita
Thu Jan 14, 12:29:00 PM
sorry....posted a comment before and hit enter too quickly. hope it doesn't register twice!
Thu Jan 14, 12:30:00 PM
You caught me red handed! I'm usually a lurker... lol
Haiti is definitely in my thoughts and prayers. Thanks for being active and generous :)
Thu Jan 14, 12:32:00 PM
I've been lurking for quite awhile (in addition to following you on Twitter!) but have never commented. BUT for a cause as awesome as this? I will totally come out of te woodwork! Way to be awesome, I'm spreading the word!
Thu Jan 14, 12:32:00 PM
I will pray for her! I hope she is safe.
(Hope to meet you at Blissdom.)
Thu Jan 14, 12:36:00 PM
Boo!
Thu Jan 14, 12:37:00 PM
I love that little delurker image- and the cause! Great job Mama!
Thu Jan 14, 12:38:00 PM
Hello! Congrats on the new baby, although he is already not so new anymore:(.
Thu Jan 14, 12:40:00 PM
I follow you on twitter and read from time-to-time but I'll totally comment more. Yeah for $1 donation!
Thu Jan 14, 12:40:00 PM
So great to see folks helping out in various ways... what a tragedy!
Thu Jan 14, 12:41:00 PM
you = awesome
that is all.
:)
Thu Jan 14, 12:42:00 PM
I'm a lurker :)
Thu Jan 14, 12:44:00 PM
Saying hello!
Thu Jan 14, 12:48:00 PM
I love that you are committing ot this cause. My heart goes out to your little girl in Haiti. I cannot imagine having that personal connection there and have my heart torn. My little girl is in Rwanda (I actually got a letter from her yesterday).
Listen to this. "He Loves Us | Jared Anderson" My heart was lifted with joy for our Father!
Thu Jan 14, 12:50:00 PM
First time visitor here, but I'm sure I'll be back. Hi there!
Love what you are doing by the way. Haiti is in my heart.
Thu Jan 14, 12:52:00 PM
Very innovative and generous way to help Haitian relief efforts.
Thu Jan 14, 12:54:00 PM
A beautiful idea -- thanks!
Thu Jan 14, 12:57:00 PM
Hiya! First time visitor -- I just found your blog through Jimaie. I think it's so amazing you're doing this giveaway!
I really hope that Weneka and her family have survived the disaster and are in a safe place. Thinking of her and her loved ones.
p.s. The baby in a stocking pictures were adorable! On Christmas day we also took a picture of my sister's baby in a stocking (he was born on Dec. 22). Congrats on your new bundle of joy!
Thu Jan 14, 12:57:00 PM
Wow. You're kicking butt. I think I'm going to have to only pony up $25. (that's my minimum donation.) Kudos!
Thu Jan 14, 01:00:00 PM
I just found your blog today via the Blissfully Frugal contest list :) What a day to find it huh?
Thu Jan 14, 01:01:00 PM
As usual, I love reading your blog. Hope your little girl and her family are safe too...I'll be praying for them!
Thu Jan 14, 01:02:00 PM
Always love reading your blog! What a wonderful thing you are doing! Thank you..prayers for Weneka also.
Thu Jan 14, 01:07:00 PM
Thank you for doing this. I'm commenting all over the place today. Found my way here from some RT on Twitter. I don't even remember whose!
Thu Jan 14, 01:14:00 PM
Great idea!
Thu Jan 14, 01:16:00 PM
Thoughts and prayers to all those affected. Wonderful idea of using social networking to help those most in need. More people should be as kind and generous as you :)
Thu Jan 14, 01:18:00 PM
Great idea, I should have thought of that. Duh.
You are in my reader and I read each time you post. Might not always comment but Im here! XOXO
Thu Jan 14, 01:19:00 PM
great idea emily! i just saw on the news a friend from highschool is there and is missing. so sad.
Thu Jan 14, 01:19:00 PM
love that idea, might have to steal it after I talk to the hubs!
Thu Jan 14, 01:20:00 PM
This is a great idea! I'm not delurking exactly, as I do comment occasionally. Will pray that Weneka is safe.
Thu Jan 14, 01:22:00 PM
Looks like you're almost at 100. Wonderful stuff.
Thu Jan 14, 01:22:00 PM
AWESOME
Thu Jan 14, 01:24:00 PM
Just found your blog via comments on WeAreTHATFamily, what a great idea!
Thu Jan 14, 01:25:00 PM
What an awesome thing to do :)
Thu Jan 14, 01:25:00 PM
Great idea!!!
I came here from a link on Twitter from Esther, FaintStarLite.
Thu Jan 14, 01:29:00 PM
Even though I find the DeLurking Dude infinitely creepy, dropping in to say a more realish Hello!
Thu Jan 14, 01:29:00 PM
You're awesome, sis. Well done.
Thu Jan 14, 01:29:00 PM
Great idea!
Thu Jan 14, 01:29:00 PM
Delurk,
good job.
Thu Jan 14, 01:30:00 PM
You're wonderful! Great idea!
Thu Jan 14, 01:31:00 PM
you are totally awesome, and by now should know that I am a regular stalker....er, I mean friend.
Thu Jan 14, 01:31:00 PM
God bless you an "We are That Family" for what you are doing! Been keeping a post up with links to Samaritan Purse and other sites that are helping with the relief and biggest thing is contact your local churches on how you can help, definietely keep both the Haitians, their families near and abroad, the volunteers and all those involved in prayer too.
Thu Jan 14, 01:33:00 PM
Hi!!!!!
Thu Jan 14, 01:33:00 PM
this is my first visit - great way to give back!
Thu Jan 14, 01:35:00 PM
thanks for doing this!
Thu Jan 14, 01:35:00 PM
this is a wonderful thing you are doing!
Thu Jan 14, 01:36:00 PM
Loving this! And hi!!
Thu Jan 14, 01:36:00 PM
First time reader, but I'll keep coming back! Good for you- doing what you can for relief efforts!
Thu Jan 14, 01:37:00 PM
This is my first visit. That is a wonderful idea and I pray that she is safe.
Thu Jan 14, 01:37:00 PM
This is my first visit. That is a wonderful idea and I pray that she is safe.
Thu Jan 14, 01:37:00 PM
Adding my comment for Haiti!
Thu Jan 14, 01:39:00 PM
Wonderful to hear you're helping out like this!
Thu Jan 14, 01:39:00 PM
Without even knowing you, it's easy to tell you're a good person. Keep up the good work! =)
Thu Jan 14, 01:40:00 PM
There's no way your husband will hate you for such a kind-hearted act. If anything it should make him love you more, right? ;)
Thu Jan 14, 01:42:00 PM
Hi from twitter. Maybe if we could all squeeze your husband, he wouldn't mind us squeezing your wallet.
Or maybe if we let him squeeze us?
Thu Jan 14, 01:44:00 PM
What a great way to make a difference. I hope she's ok too.
Thu Jan 14, 01:44:00 PM
What a brilliant way to help. It's amazing to see people give, give, give.
Thu Jan 14, 01:47:00 PM
This is a great idea!
Thu Jan 14, 01:48:00 PM
My little Compassion child lives in the Phillipines and was hit by the tsunami last year. I pray you hear good news about your sweet pea!
By the way - I came over from twitter where someone tweeted about this and I retweeted it.
God bless!
(Oh, I totally understand the writing and no commenting thing!)
Thu Jan 14, 01:48:00 PM
This post is worth taking the time to comment, even though I only have 15 minutes for lunch today. Great cause!!
Thu Jan 14, 01:48:00 PM
Best idea I've seen all day!
Thu Jan 14, 01:51:00 PM
Not really a lurker, but what a great thing you are doing.
Thu Jan 14, 01:53:00 PM
Wonderful idea.
Thu Jan 14, 01:56:00 PM
What a wonderful thing you are doing. God bless you.
Thu Jan 14, 01:59:00 PM
Just popping in to Squeeze that wallet!
Thu Jan 14, 01:59:00 PM
Just popping in to Squeeze that wallet!
Thu Jan 14, 02:02:00 PM
What a kind thing to do! I posted this on the Bloganthropy facebook page & retweeted, too.
Thu Jan 14, 02:04:00 PM
What a wonderful thing to do! The situation in Haiti is so heartbreaking!
Thu Jan 14, 02:05:00 PM
great idea, big squeeze!
Thu Jan 14, 02:11:00 PM
Thank for doing this! I heard about it on Twitter. This is a wonderful idea.
Thu Jan 14, 02:12:00 PM
Yay for Haiti! I just dropped by today, I think I'll stick around. :)
Thu Jan 14, 02:18:00 PM
You know I read it!
Thu Jan 14, 02:21:00 PM
So generous of you! I hope you don't mind- I added a link back here from my blog. :)
http://sturgmomingeneral.blogspot.com/2010/01/world-wide-web-wednesday-011310-help.html
Thu Jan 14, 02:23:00 PM
I've been lurking for a while, what a great idea for helping haiti!
Thu Jan 14, 02:23:00 PM
i think its wonderful that you are doing this!!
Thu Jan 14, 02:24:00 PM
What a wonderful idea! Thank you for doing this!
Thu Jan 14, 02:30:00 PM
Hi and what a good cause. I watched CNN last night at the gym and was just heartbroken.
Thu Jan 14, 02:38:00 PM
Wonderful idea, Emily. You have such a big heart! For those of you who are reading through the comments, I'd ask that you might also keep a few members of my church, St. Luke's UMC in Indianapolis in your prayers. A mission team from St. Luke's was in Fondwa, Haiti when the earthquake occurred. As of this afternoon the church still hadn't been able to establish communication with them. Thanks so much.
Thu Jan 14, 02:43:00 PM
You are awesome. Thanks for giving back!
Thu Jan 14, 02:45:00 PM
Wow! You are awesome! I love you blog!
Thu Jan 14, 02:46:00 PM
What a wonderful idea! God bless you.
Thu Jan 14, 02:47:00 PM
I love you even more today!!!
Thu Jan 14, 02:52:00 PM
*waves*
You are amazing.
Thu Jan 14, 02:59:00 PM
Really cool idea! :)
Thu Jan 14, 02:59:00 PM
hihi
Thu Jan 14, 02:59:00 PM
Great cause! Happy de-lurker day!
Thu Jan 14, 03:25:00 PM
You're wonderful. :)
Thu Jan 14, 03:39:00 PM
Awesome thing to do. Thank you.
Thu Jan 14, 03:44:00 PM
You are a great Blogger em, with a big heart! you make me laugh a lot and for that I am very grateful! I'm happy to leave a comment!!!
Thu Jan 14, 03:45:00 PM
I read your blog all the time...but you already know that. You are doing such a good thing for Haiti. Rock on with your bad (and quite giving) self!
Thu Jan 14, 03:50:00 PM
So awesome that you are doing this! I donated to Doctors Without Borders this morning.
Thu Jan 14, 03:56:00 PM
Oh, wow, I didn't realize it was Delurker Day! Hi! Love your blog, wanna squeeze your baby.
Thu Jan 14, 03:58:00 PM
Wow, this is great (and you're getting a heck of a lot of new commenters - YAY!)
Happy Delurking Day!
Thu Jan 14, 04:16:00 PM
You are awesome! This is my first visit, I'll be back!
Thu Jan 14, 04:23:00 PM
Thanks for your generosity!
Thu Jan 14, 04:23:00 PM
I could never hate you. You are the best.
See you soon.
Thu Jan 14, 04:25:00 PM
Great idea - thanks for doing this!
Thu Jan 14, 04:28:00 PM
Great idea!
Thu Jan 14, 04:31:00 PM
Thank you for doing this.
Thu Jan 14, 04:43:00 PM
This is my first visit. But as a fellow Pgh Mom, I will be back. Thanks for what you are doing.
Thu Jan 14, 04:45:00 PM
It is absolutely terrible. Praying for those who have lost so much, and hope "your" little girl is okay
Thu Jan 14, 04:48:00 PM
Thanks for doing this! (Virtual hug).
Thu Jan 14, 04:49:00 PM
Yes, great idea....thanks!
Thu Jan 14, 04:51:00 PM
disaster sucks.
Thu Jan 14, 04:56:00 PM
Thanks for doing this!
Cheers,
Garin Kilpatrick
@Gar1n on Twitter
Thu Jan 14, 04:59:00 PM
YAY- for giving!
Thu Jan 14, 04:59:00 PM
What a simple and lovely idea - thanks for the opportunity!
Thu Jan 14, 05:00:00 PM
Thanks so much for supporting such a great and needy cause!
Thu Jan 14, 05:03:00 PM
This is a great idea! I'll be praying everything is alright with your sponsor girl! God Bless!
Thu Jan 14, 05:11:00 PM
I'm here because I saw a tweet.
Thu Jan 14, 05:11:00 PM
Ooooo, goodie :)...you're almost to 200!!
Thanks for giving to those in great need. Sincerely.
Thu Jan 14, 05:13:00 PM
Found this post from
@Gar1n on twitter, great idea
Thu Jan 14, 05:13:00 PM
Thank you.
Thu Jan 14, 05:14:00 PM
How kind and generous! Happy delurking day. What a great way to help.
Thu Jan 14, 05:15:00 PM
This is my comment! :-) Great idea, Em.
Thu Jan 14, 05:16:00 PM
COMMMENNTTTT FFOR HAITIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Thu Jan 14, 05:17:00 PM
this is great! I hope your husband understands. :)
Thu Jan 14, 05:26:00 PM
You got it!
Thu Jan 14, 05:26:00 PM
Thank you!
Thu Jan 14, 05:27:00 PM
Thank you for taking time from your busy schedule to help those suffering in Haiti.
Thu Jan 14, 05:28:00 PM
guess you have to pay a lot:)
Thu Jan 14, 05:29:00 PM
What a great post Emily! You are such a great person! You inspire so many through this silly little blog. Keep it up!!!
Thu Jan 14, 05:43:00 PM
Awesome idea!
I love all the support for Haiti. My company sent a big contribution and is matching contributions that the employees make. I sent my portion off...anything to help!
xoxo
Thu Jan 14, 05:44:00 PM
Great idea - nice donation tie!
Thu Jan 14, 05:47:00 PM
what a good idea!
Thu Jan 14, 05:55:00 PM
first time visitor, i want to be another dollar out of your pocket. how generous!
Thu Jan 14, 06:01:00 PM
Good work, Emily.
(And I never miss a column!)
Thu Jan 14, 06:08:00 PM
Blessings! Great idea!
Thu Jan 14, 06:14:00 PM
I'm not a total stalker...we went to the same church way back when! Great thing you're doing!
Thu Jan 14, 06:18:00 PM
How generous. What a great idea :)
Thu Jan 14, 06:18:00 PM
I am a lurker and I am coming out to say hello! I found your blog through Moosh and enjoy it daily!
I don't have a blog as of yet, it may appear shortly.
I commend you on donating to Haiti, you have a good heart.
Thu Jan 14, 06:24:00 PM
Help the Haitians!
Thu Jan 14, 06:35:00 PM
delurking for Hati good idea!!
Thu Jan 14, 06:39:00 PM
thank you
Thu Jan 14, 06:40:00 PM
I check your blog daily. I found it via Susan's blog. You make me chuckle in so many ways. I share posts you write with a fellow teacher at school. One of our favorite posts was the one about your daughter recording cartoons on her camera for later viewing pleasure! Too cute! This is an awesome idea for you to donate money for Haiti. I too have a child through Compassion but he lives in the Philippines. Thank you for encouraging all of us lurkers to come out of the shadows. :)
Thu Jan 14, 06:45:00 PM
I came over from Casa de FlesWorthy.
Love this idea!
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