Thursday, August 21, 2014

Kind Gestures

Since we have been at a standstill for moving forward with IVF, I find myself in funks more and more often. But yesterday, a good friend offered something that really brightened my day and made me feel like I can look to the future with more positivity and hope. My tattoo artist (yes, I have a lot of them, see pics below) texted me yesterday to say that he and his girlfriend have been talking a lot about how to help us out and then offered to throw us a fundraiser at his shop and art studio! He said they have been throwing ideas around for weeks and are thinking of BBQ and auction!

I was completely blown away by such a kind gesture and am excited to feel like I am actually doing something to help move us towards our goal. Although people do read my public blog and we have gotten quite a few donations, they have tapered off, so this feels like just the thing to give us a boost. We don't have a ton of friends in the area but I am hopeful that some of our out of town friends will make the trip AND my tattoo artist has offered to pass out fliers and promote the fundraiser on his FB page (he has 800+ followers)!


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  1. DAugust 22, 2014 at 8:21 AM

    Hi there! Stopping by from ICLW. I think that the fact that your tattoo artist is throwing you a fundraiser is such a kind and thoughtful gesture! It is nice to hear that people are still doing genuinely nice things for other people in a world that seems so very self-focused. I have never been really "into" tattoos, personally, but your's are incredibly beautiful! Good luck with the fundraiser!

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    1. UnknownAugust 22, 2014 at 10:54 AM

      Thank you! It is really awesome to have people in my life who are so thoughtful and considerate :)

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  2. MaliAugust 23, 2014 at 10:57 PM

    What an absolutely lovely gesture. It is nice to see that people care for others - and that professional relationships can become friendships. (Here from ICLW).

    It just seems so wrong that you have to fundraise for even one chance at IVF. I'm really sorry.

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    1. UnknownAugust 27, 2014 at 4:26 PM

      It really is wrong. Especially because I live in a mandated coverage state, but insurance companies know every loophole :(

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  3. HeatherAugust 24, 2014 at 6:11 AM

    Awesome to get that support. And the tattoos are quite artistic too!

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  4. UnknownAugust 24, 2014 at 11:03 AM

    I love your tattoos! I want something similar in honor of our first baby, which we lost to miscarriage.

    stopping by from ICLW

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  5. RHMummyAugust 25, 2014 at 4:52 PM

    What a wonderful thing for them to do for you! I hope it raises the money you need.

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  6. MeganAugust 25, 2014 at 6:11 PM

    That's so sweet of them! I have a tree and birds on my shoulder and am planning out my IF-related pomegranate design for when I'm not right in the middle of treatments. It feels good to get something on your body that reflects what's in your heart.

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  7. ttuprincessAugust 26, 2014 at 2:57 PM

    That is so awesome! What a kind gesture! <3

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