They told some of my friends to send me things… they all chose things that would comfort me… how did they know? Now these are good friends…
Like my Cheese, Fruit & Cookies-Giving Friend…
She even put in presents for Braden to keep him distracted.
Or my Coffee-Giving Friend…
Gorgeous Tumbler and Charged Card so I can buy coffee and get free internet access at Starbucks. Me time!
*faints*
Or how about my Beautiful Soaps & Chapsticks-Giving Friend?
This was so perfect for me… I have a chapstick addiction. Do you know what I mean? Anyone?
And who can overlook my Chocolate & HooHaa Care-Giving Friend?
Gotta love a pad with BEWBS drawn on the wrapper. Also? Don’t touch my Russell Stover German Black Forest Truffle or you will draw back a nub.
And then I will rip off your nub and bludgeon you with it.
Yes, it’s that serious.
So, Nub Bludgeoning aside… would you be willing to give me a gift? Do me a favor right now and gift me this Christmas by doing something for someone else.
It’s really easy; all you have to do is click a link.
That’s right. I want you to click a link. Until the end of December, every time you click this link, or load any of the other pages on that website, you help earn ad revenue, 100% of which will be donated to a non-profit charity called “To Write Love on Her Arms.” (You can check the charity out here. Make a donation, buy a shirt. I’m going to buy a shirt… I’ll post photos of me in it later, even.)
They are “dedicated to presenting hope and finding help for those struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury, and suicide.”
So, from a person depressed as she’s ever been this Christmas, please click. Click as many times as you feel moved to click, between now and the end of December 2008.
If you click right now, leave a comment on that post, then come back to me and tell me you did it. It’s like my Christmas present. But even if you don’t feel like coming back, just click anyway, ok?
Merry Christmas, to all of you. And thank you.
#1 by Veronica on December 24, 2008 - 1:39 AM
Click click click (open link in new tab always works for me).
Yay for cheese and chocolate and coffee and internet friends.
Veronicas last blog post..Assvice for the week.
#2 by Sarcastic Mom, aka Lotus on December 24, 2008 - 1:53 AM
@Veronica,
Thank you, V-Ronnie!
#3 by lceel on December 24, 2008 - 2:00 AM
Thank you, Lotus. I have been running a paragraph all month about Zoeyjane’s effort to raise funds for this group. You will be able to drive a lot more traffic in there than I have managed to do. Thank you, so much, for helping.
lceels last blog post..A Slightly Wordy Wordless Wednesday
#4 by Sarcastic Mom, aka Lotus on December 24, 2008 - 2:13 AM
@lceel,
I actually ran something on my giveaway blog earlier that included her post, and I meant to showcase it here, too… but then things got really yucky, and I let it slip until now.
It kind of went well with this post I was doing about things people did to make me feel less depressed, I thought.
I hope it helps.
#5 by Kara on December 24, 2008 - 3:42 AM
I have a clicking goal oriented addiction. so Of course I clicked them all. I’ll be back to do it again.
Karas last blog post..What Christmas is like this year.
#6 by Jeanette on December 24, 2008 - 5:07 AM
That coffee gift is inspired… especially with the internet card!! Wonder if we can get something similar to that here.
Jeanettes last blog post..Granny’s yummy homemade Mince Pies
#7 by Lilacspecs on December 24, 2008 - 5:26 AM
I clicked over there yesterday from here.
As a former self injurer (that’s the PC term now I guess) I would love nothing more than to donate to that cause. However, I’ve been unemployed for 8 months of this year and my fiancee is carrying the financial burden right now. I did book mark the page though so that when I can donate, I’ll go there first.
Lilacspecss last blog post..A Little Too Ironic, Yeah I Really Do Think
#8 by wright on December 24, 2008 - 5:33 AM
What wonderful gifts and even better friends!
Merry Christmas!
wrights last blog post..Holiday Treats
#9 by kompostela on December 24, 2008 - 6:08 AM
Merry Christmas Lotus!
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#10 by Marylin on December 24, 2008 - 7:09 AM
Merry Christmas sweety! I have clicked through a few times already, although I’m lurking over there atm >_<
Hope Braden has a wonderful time tomorrow and you feel his joy for a while at least. xxx
Marylins last blog post..Still here, I promise!
#11 by Heidi on December 24, 2008 - 8:55 AM
I clicked… I’ll be back.
Heidis last blog post..Score
#12 by SECRET AGENT MAMA on December 24, 2008 - 9:14 AM
Another elf has sent something to you from a bunch of friends. Keep an eye out for a green envelope with pretty handwriting on it!
I’ll clickity-click a bunch today!
SECRET AGENT MAMAs last blog post..Naturally Unhurried
#13 by connie on December 24, 2008 - 9:22 AM
Merry Christmas to you, John & Braden
connies last blog post..Merry CHRISTmas, Happy New Year & Bloggy break
#14 by Kim on December 24, 2008 - 9:33 AM
Merry Christmas Lotus to you and your family..
PS.. I am clicking away..
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#15 by Vicky on December 24, 2008 - 9:59 AM
I clicked and clicked and clicked all for you!! :0)
Vickys last blog post..Graduation
#16 by A Jill of All Trades on December 24, 2008 - 10:00 AM
In high school I had a friend who was addicted to Blistex, the squeeze tube kind. She was ALLLLLWAYS putting it on.
One day she was absent and when the teacher called her name, my other dark, sarcastic as hell friend responded, “She probably overdosed on Blistex.”
I still laugh to this day when I think about it.
A Jill of All Tradess last blog post..Techie stuff I want!
#17 by anne on December 24, 2008 - 10:01 AM
Oh, man. Now I want to be a Titled Friend. You know, like Chocolate-Goodies-Giving Friend, or Dyson-Miracle-Giving Friend. So far, I’m Cheesy-Photo-of-Offspring-Photocard-Giving Friend, and I think you probably have a
I love that group, TWLOHA. I love the title the best of all – so very poetic. Clickety click click click…
#18 by anne on December 24, 2008 - 10:02 AM
Oh, duh. Meant to say “you probably have a lot of those”. Brain on vacation.
#19 by Joy on December 24, 2008 - 11:30 AM
Clicked. Merry Christmas.
Joys last blog post..My Mom Broke Her Leg
#20 by Katie @ 3 Blondes and a Redhead on December 24, 2008 - 1:33 PM
I just stumbled across your blog and thought I’d say “hi.” I’m coveting your food-giving friends right now!!! Although I don’t need any extra incentive to eat this time of year…
#21 by Newfoundland Girl on December 24, 2008 - 2:50 PM
I clicked – and will keep on clicking. Merry Christmas to all.
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#22 by Taz on December 24, 2008 - 3:37 PM
merry xmas hun
am thinking of you
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#23 by Rachel on December 24, 2008 - 3:40 PM
Fantastic.
Absolutely awesome. you are so loved and so treasured dear one.
Merry Christmas and Blessings to you and your boys. XOXO
Rachels last blog post..Carrots, Reindeer and Icy Rooftops: The Christmas Eve Story
#24 by Kayla Meow on December 24, 2008 - 5:23 PM
Aww, Lotus, how wonderful that your friends could do that for you! I’d send you something if I could! A woman can never have too much chocolate!
Give the kidlet a hug for me!
And I will be click-clicking away!!
Kayla Meows last blog post..Our early Christmas
#25 by Jessica on December 24, 2008 - 7:07 PM
I LOVE chap stick! Doesn’t everyone have that addiction LOL!
Merry Christmas!
#26 by Angie [A Whole Lot of Nothing] on December 24, 2008 - 10:14 PM
Merry Friggin’ Everything!!! Love you – for serious.
Angie [A Whole Lot of Nothing]s last blog post..Happy Merry Everything
#27 by Zoeyjane on December 25, 2008 - 1:10 AM
Happy Festivas!
Love to you and Braden and John and especially The Rack. And thank you for the helps.
Zoeyjanes last blog post..On Being My Own Friend
#28 by Maggie's Mind on December 25, 2008 - 1:32 AM
So glad the elves did such good work. I sent a clickity click click click over there. Again. This time just for you.
Maggie’s Minds last blog post..Merry, Merry Meme
#29 by Mary "MauiMary" on December 28, 2008 - 9:30 PM
Lotus, again, I’m so sorry. You and John are in my thoughts and prayers. I visited TWLOHA, I also added them on my pages at MySpace and Facebook. My prayers are that God will hold you close and give you strength.
Love and hugs to you both.
Mary
#30 by porntubesupporter on March 16, 2009 - 12:02 PM
your posts always cheer me up!