generous.

have you ever been the recipient of so much generosity that you didn't even know what to do but cry? 

i have.

in fact, the past few years that clint has been back in school have forced me to humble myself and receive what has been offered to us, just knowing that somehow God always finds a way to pay back those with a generous heart.  hopefully someday i will be able to pay them back. but if not, i know He will.

today i was surprised in the grandest form.

my sister, my dear sweet sister. 

a few weeks back, mique had the great idea that we should be part of this conference.

creative women entrepreneurs?
 that pretty much describes us to a T. 

but, then there's the whole money issue.

some of you may not know that money doesn't flow freely around here. student life doesn't really allow for conferences and vacations and what not. my business has been life saving for our little family when money has been tight and income has been scarce. 

i'd been racking my brain trying to figure out how i could come up with enough to get me to an amazing weekend that could potentially be huge for my business. allora baby has brought in a new audience and new sales- which is awesome. i have a few shows i'm planning on soon, which is good. but i was about to take a leap of faith to put a bunch of money into something hoping for a great return on my investment, 

not knowing exactly how it would work out.

enter my awesome sister. 

seriously, awesome. 

today i got an email from her telling me that she had raised over $500 so that I could go. 

scuze me, whaaaaaat?

mind you, she doesn't have a shop. 

she doesn't have a job (besides her kids, which believe you me, is a full time job.) 

but she has a blog. and people love her. 

mique is hosting a giveaway week august 15th - 20th.

she rounded up amazing handmade artists who were willing to pay for a spot in this week of awesomeness knowing that mique would be using every penny to help her sister out.

i'm still in shock.

these are good people. 

not only are they super talented, but they are generous and kind.

i love supporting people like that.

don't you just want to buy something from all of them knowing they are GOOD human beings?

i do.

click on the links to visit their shops

thank you, my dear friends. i've never met most of you, but i am touched by your warm hearts.

and though it may seem small to you, it is big to me and my family.
and miq, thank you. i couldn't ask for a better sister.
xo, jess