i've got 16 priority mail packages packed and ready to mail - postage paid and all that they need are tape! YAY...
there are still orders near completion - picking up the necessary silver beads to complete and knot!
i've also been making earrings and if i EVER get a camera to work with my mac, i'll have them uploaded. so far, i've used three and will have to go back to the camcorder when i get home. but i do have more goodies on the way.
all of you - those who have encouraged my designs and all of those who have encouraged my being - you are wonderful, awesome, terrific, inspiring, precious, beloved, generous, kind-hearted, supportive, special, supportive, selfless, and so many more words that i cannot begin to fill in this limited space!
aji is so amazing - as are so many that if i start to say thanks right now, i'll miss the post office - so i WILL be back to thank each and every one of you personally!
so far, i've connected with a cousin i have not met and didn't know lived in california - blood family. AND i heard from someone i worked with in white plains, ny on a per diem gig at ibm in 1978. she recognized my name and reminded me of the "friday night girls out" we did after the job was done.
wow.
for those of you who gave generously without asking anything in return - if you see anything ever down the road, consider your donation as part of the price! i don't know how to say thank you and truly let you know how much you all mean to me - how much this community means to me.
no after the squiggle or i'll miss the post office - but thank you - thank you from the depths of my soul!
update on the funds, for those curious - paypal is now at $3,678 - i'll do a breakdown on sales and donations after this ends - but, to tell you the absolute truth, i am totally overwhelmed and moved beyond what words can say... except for "thank you"... and i WILL pay this forward! on that you have my word!