April and Molly

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We have raised $195 so far for the girls' ayah- 9% of what is needed. I desperately want to get to $1000 by the end of July. At $1000, Sarah will hire the ayah. This ayah (caregiver) will work ONLY with Molly and April; a 2:1 child:ayah ratio. When she is finished feeding and cleaning them, she will have more time, with only 2 kids in her care, to play and interact with them. They will spend less time waiting for their turn, and more time being loved on and being stimulated.

A few weeks ago April began standing up with the aid of a walker. She even took a few steps. Words can't describe how excited I was when I heard that. She is at a critical point where she could really thrive and learn to stand on her own, and then walk. I think that an ayah's love and attention could play a huge role in this.

Sarah and I have a fundraiser planned for 2 weeks from now, so hopefully that should bring in a few hundred. I have been using Blogs for a Cause to fundraise for this, but haven't had any blog design orders in the past 2 weeks. That meant only $25 raised in June.

I hate having to reach out and ask people, really I do. It is awkward.. it is uncomfortable. But if I don't do it, who will? Who, aside from Sarah (who has 98 other kids to fundraise for) will stand up for the rights of April and Molly?

If 30 people donate $10 we will pretty much be at $500 raised. The majority of you won't notice that $10 is gone. But when you see pictures and hear about Molly and April with their new ayah, you will feel the pride knowing that you played a role in that.

Please share this on your facebook, on your blog. Encourage those you know who have never donated before to give up one lunch- $10- to support 2 amazing little girls in India. Thank you!!!

PS Picture to come of April STANDING up!!! So excited to see it!!