Just wanted to thank you all again for your help, whether it be by donations, prayer, or just helping spread the word. I am a firm believer in “what goes around comes around”, and I just know that you all have tons of awesome things coming your way!
Thanks also to Bloggers Without Borders. They raised money as well and donated $1060 to my tornado fund. I am without words, truly.
I recently gave my husband’s uncle a check from part of what I raised to help with expenses. He wanted me to pass this along:
I just wanted to tell you what a blessing it was today to receive money from you and your blog followers. I have seen more generosity these last six days than I have the entire rest of my life. It’s hard to understand why someone a thousand miles away would care about my family and our situation, but you do, and I am humbled to be on the receiving end. I don’t know who the donors are, but I trust that our Heavenly Father does and that you will be blessed because of your hospitality. Please pass this message on as a thank you! Your gift will go a long way in recovery during this difficult time.
Jim, Karen, Levi, Landon, Lincoln, LeighAnnah Lane
Etna, Arkansas
Now…for the prize winners:
Amy of She Wears Many Hats is the winner of the Le Creuset Farmfresh Steamer Set.
Trish of Sweetology 101 is the winner of the Chicago Metallics 9 inch round cake pans.
Hannah Singer is the winner of the $25 Target gift card.
The Wheatfarmer’s Wife is the winner of Plate to Pixel by Helene Dujardin.
Christina Self is the winner of the $25 Amazon Gift card.
Jen Drury of nomoreboringcakes.com is the winner of the Blentec Blender.
BakeStar is the winner of the super adorable camera strap cover compliments of Eclectic Whatnot.
Thanks again for everything. I will never be able to thank you all enough.
I know that most of you are probably sick of hearing about tornadoes.
Really, I don’t blame you. I sort of am too.
But we’re friends, you and I. And the thing about friends is, they talk about stuff.
So here it is.
Around midnight last night, while my son, husband and I squished up under a mattress in my hallway, a tornado caused this destruction about five minutes up the road in Etna, Arkansas.
Trees were uprooted, homes were leveled, and my uncle-in-law (is that a real thing?) lost his carpet store.
The tornado then made it’s way to Denning, another very small, rural community, where it continued to destroy everything in it’s path. When everything was said and done, there were people trapped in their homes, injured people with nowhere to go, and a few others who were not so lucky.
When we emerged from under the mattress and heard the weatherman say that Etna and Denning were leveled, it was truly devastating. Most of our loved ones live in those communities, and we couldn’t help but immediately fear the worst.
Thankfully, they were all okay. We were truly blessed in that regard.
Living in a rural area is particularly dangerous during a tornado for several reasons, the main one being that you cannot hear the tornado sirens that are going off in town. So if your power goes out, or you are asleep, a bad situation can sneak up on you very quickly. Even if you DO learn that the sirens are going off, you are usually too far from the nearest tornado shelter to make it there in time.
Denning and Etna are both small, close knit communities, and there have been tons of volunteers and food donations. Unfortunately, there are still people who are unable to reunite with family members due to the obstructions in the road.
It’s just a giant mess. And looking at it overwhelms me with helplessness.
But today as my husband’s aunt handed me a wet pile of family quilts and choking back tears, asked me to wash them before they got mildew and ruined, I knew I had to find my own way to help.
Really, it could have been me.
And so I got to thinking about what I could do.
I don’t have big muscles to cut downed trees with chainsaws. (plus, lets face it–I really hate the outdoors, that will never change)
I don’t have any house building skills.
Also, I’m not a genie who can make everything magically back to normal (but dude that would be so cool).
But–I DO have this blog. And a huge, supportive community of readers and bloggers who care.
So as much as I hate to ever ask for anything, I am asking you to help if you can.
I know some of you have probably already donated to Joplin, or Red Cross, or the Japan Earthquakes, or a million other disasters that have been going on. And if you have nothing left to give, or just don’t want to give, that’s totally fine. I understand.
But this is where I live, and I just have to ask. If you have anything at all, I would truly appreciate it, and so would the tornado survivors in Etna and Denning. I plan on making sure that the money goes directly to local efforts and helping provide the survivors with what they need.
To thank you for your help, I have managed to round up a few very generous prizes. And by donating, you will have a chance to win one of them!!
To donate, just click the Chip In link on the widget above. For every $5 donation you make, please leave a comment letting me know. This will count for one giveaway entry. If you donate $15 for instance, you need to leave 3 entry comments. Please leave an email address with at least one of your entries so I can find you if you win.
Le Creuset generously donated their new Farmfresh Steamer Set. This set is gorgeous, high quality, and will steam your food PERFECTLY. It also retails for $185.
Plus, it’s Le Creuset. What else do you need?
Chicago Metallic kindly donated two 9 inch commercial grade 9″ round cake pans. These pans are top quality and will last you forevah. And everyone will love you when you make them cakes with them. The retail value for two pans is $36.
Did you know that Chicago Metallic is also a sponsor of the Share Our Strength National Bake Sale? Awesome, high quality products + generous = one of my favorites.
Debbie Tortorigi from Lagniappe Press donated a $50 Target gift card.
She’s such a good woman, and truly wants to help. She is also awesome at web hosting/design. Just sayin’.
**UPDATE: I am SO very proud to announce that an avid blog reader in the earthquake prone Pacific Northwest was kind enough to donate this $25 Amazon gift card to the giveaway. (thank you!!)
***UPDATE: In addition to contributing money to the tornado fund, Jamie from My Baking Addiction has also generously donated a copy of Plate to Pixel by Helene Dujardin (of the blog Tartlette). It is a gorgeous photography book and is already one of Jamie’s favorites. Thank you so very much for your generosity Jamie!
**UPDATE: I was contacted by a sweet blogging friend of mine (who wishes to remain anonymous) who wants to donate a new, still in the box factory reconditioned Blentec Blender, valued at $400. This blender, is EXTREMELY high quality and comes with an extra canister and recipe books. This would be an awesome addition to anyone’s kitchen and is a very generous donation.
**UPDATE: The super sweet Ruthanne of Eclectic Whatnot has donated The Glinda version of her ruffled camera strap covers to the donation prize pool. (I like to think that she chose the Glinda because it reminded her of me ;) ) Thank you so so very much for your generosity, Ruthanne!!
I will draw winners on Wednesday, June 1st using Random.org and announce them here on my blog. I will draw the first prize first, and so on down the list until I have chosen a winner for each prize.
After donating and leaving a comment, you can get an extra entry by tweeting this giveaway. Just tweet I donated to @bakescupcakes tornado fund and was entered to win a prize http://su.pr/3tZGxs and leave a comment letting me know.
If you prefer not to enter but would like to send a card or an email to the survivors or have another type of donation, please email me at cookbook-queen@hotmail.com. And if you have any items you’d like to offer to add to the giveaway, that would be great too. Any and all types of support would be truly appreciated and treasured.
Thank you so much for always being a bright spot in my day. Please continue to keep those who are in the path of these storms tonight and tomorrow in your thoughts.
Hey Kristan,
such awful photos, I'm so glad you and your family are safe.
Sorry I couldn't donate more!
Sending you love and hugs from England.x
Kristan,
As soon as I saw the Chip-In button, I was ready to donate. I've used this means for donating many times. It's nice for you to offer a prize for donating, but that wasn't my intent. We've had means to donate for the devastation last month here in Alabama. It's just absolutely surreal all that are hurting in our country from tornadoes and flooding in the last couple of months.
Cathy
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My aunt was one of the ones killed in this tornado.
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I just tweeted for you. Hope that helps. (So sorry for the loss for previous poster.)
This is a wonderful idea! I just donated (keepitsweetlcl at gmail.com)
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so glad that you are OK. I live in rural, northern Alabama and was very thankful to have a weather radio for our day of tornadoes on April 28 (I was in the closet 6 times throughout the course of the day). If you live in a rural area and can't hear sirens, I would HIGHLY recommend a weather radio that alerts of any tornadoes in the area.
Praying for all of you and yours Kristan!
I wish I could jump in my truck and head out there to help!
I'd bring a chain saw too.
And some water for all the hard workers.
And a big hug for you! Thanks for doing this!
Kristan, post number 1 and I sent you a comment on the donation itself…i hope you actually get to read it.
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Kristan,
We're in Barling, just west of you all, and my husband has family in Denning; we were right there with you in hiding last night as it went over us and on to destroying ya'lls area :( I am glad your family is safe!! May God continue to watch over all of us and protect us from harm! XOXO!!
And to Anonymous.. I'm sorry to hear about your family's loss! If she was the one whose young daughter was found later today a ways from her… Praise God your cousin was found alive! May God give you all a sense of peace in the days to come.
amiller012803 at gmail dot com
Post #4….You rock Kristan.
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We moved from the Pacific Northwest to just outside Wichita almost three years ago. I hate the storms. They scare the bajeezus out of me. I have a friend (that I met in Portland, OR) who lives in Joplin and it is heartbreaking to see everything that your community and so many others are going through. If any of my comments (10 total) are chosen for a prize please donate the prize to someone local. They are amazing prizes and I am thankful for a chance to "win" but I think someone there could use it more than I can.
Sending your family and friends love and prayers over the next weeks and months. Erin
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Best of luck in your efforts!!
Spreading the word through Twitter!!
Praying for these communities, and for your loved ones… Great effort!
Living here in Newfoundland, Canada I cannot even begin to imagine what it must be like to experience a tornado, an earthquake or major flooding!!!! Here in Canada there are alot of flooding issues out in the Prairie provinces and then there was a major fire out in Slave Lake (The prairies) that flattened a large portion of that town. We had a bad hurricane (Hurricane Igor) last September. We didn't get much damage, but other parts of the island were hammered terribly.
I am glad to hear you and your family are safe and sound and I hope these terrible tornadoes end very very soon!!!!! I do know that weather system is heading here to the Atlantic provinces by the weekend, but we will only get the wind and rain.
I just sent my donation.
i really felt for your husband's aunt and her quilts. As a quilter I know how treasured quilts can be. In fact I am curled up under one here right now. I hope they can be saved. Thankfully those you know who were affected are safe.
Thinking of you all
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I live in Norman, Oklahoma, your neighbor in Tornado Alley. I think what you are doing is simply grand.
my mother lives just a few minutes from Denning she was shocked when I called her to check on her. So sad and heart broken for everyone affected by the disaster's. God Bless you and may each dollar be multiplied to meet the needs of the victims.
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I forgot to leave my email address… countryl@yahoo.com.
Please let us know if there is anything more we can do.
I am so sorry for all of the losses. I made a donation but please do not enter me into the giveaway (although it is a GREAT one).
You are so generous!!
I didn't realize you were from Arkansas. My husband's family lives in Booneville which I think is rather close to Etna. I feel so terrible that these tornadoes whipped through. I didn't even know about it, and I just talked to the in-laws today! I would LOVE to donate some money to help your community! But the widget is not working for some reason so there is nothing to click on. I will check back. Blessings on you and your family, and thank God your home was spared.
This is so devastating! I'm sending my prayers!
Many blessings and much love to all who've suffered from this disaster! my email is duckchick1@gmail.com
Please stay strong, and here's hoping the love helps the healing begin!
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Kristan, I love your enormous heart.
I can't remember a time when tornadoes were this bad in the southern US. We had one recently that barely missed us. Hearing the windows and doors rattle, and the enormous hail that completely ruined our roof and siding – I have never been so scared – but we got off easy. Praying for all touched by the devastation.
So glad that your loved ones are okay! xo
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Kristan – that was a really lovely thing to do for your town. I agree with Post #2 and pretty much everyone else.
I just found your blog the other day and subscribed, but you are truly in my heart. You and yours will be in my prayers as well. Know that you're not alone, we're here for you!
Another Arkansas gal here! Thanks for your effort in this. I'm afraid these small towns may be a little forgotten in all this mess.
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Wish I could help more.
We had a small tornado–guess after this week I should say "tiny tornado"–skirt our house years ago. That was scary enough. I cannot comprehend what is happening there.
What a great thing you've done.
Let's hope this is the end of bad weather for a long time. Praying for all whose lives are changed forever.
I lived in Arkansas when I was little. I remember what these tornados are like. I'm happy I could help in a small way. Praying for you and all your friends and loved ones. :)
I am so sorry for your community tragedy. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
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it is so heartbreaking to see the damage caused by these spring tornadoes, especially since the warning is just a few minutes. here in the houston area we have days notice on hurricanes and can somewhat prepare for them, even that nasty one called ike. i think it is the shock factor that is so hard for everyone to get a grip on with tornadoes.
thank you so much for the efforts on assisting those who need it most in your community. they are truly lucky to count you as a neighbor and friend. i wish i could have donated more, but what i was able to donate will buy water and ice for the cleanup crews. stay safe and by all means, keep blogging because you crack me up.
leanna@thelittlebakeronline.com
Thank you for all you are doing for your community
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
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I just donated $20.00 :)
I just donated $20.00 :)
I just donated $20.00 :)
I just donated $20.00 :)
I tweeted :) http://twitter.com/#!/BluebonnetBaker/status/73745590231629824
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Thinking of you all. Wish I could donate so much more.
So thankful you are safe *hugs*
What a wonderful thing you are doing. Those affected are in my thoughts and prayers. Just made a donation.
klk008@shsu.edu
so sad, but what a great thing your are doing Kristan!!
just tweeted!
What horrible devastation. Thankful you are safe, and my thoughts go to everyone in your area! Post number 1.
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I can only imagine how horrific it must be for all those lives affected by the tornadoes and find some comfort in knowing that the support and outpouring of aid to the Red Cross for all the communities is coming in quickly. Your efforts to help those within your own community is commendable and a reminder that there is always a way to extend a caring hand to those in need. Tweeting and praying that you surpass your expectations. May you and your loved ones remain safe throughout.
Hi Kristan,
My name is Christina Self (christina.self@tyson.com) and I live in Northwest Arkansas. We have really been hit hard in this area lately with storms, im so glad you were not injured! I donated 20$ to the chip in fund and this is my first comment of 4. Love your blog! Prayers coming your way.
Hi Kristan,
My name is Christina Self (christina.self@tyson.com) and I live in Northwest Arkansas. We have really been hit hard in this area lately with storms, im so glad you were not injured! I donated 20$ to the chip in fund and this is my second comment of 4. Love your blog! Prayers coming your way.
Hi Kristan,
My name is Christina Self (christina.self@tyson.com) and I live in Northwest Arkansas. We have really been hit hard in this area lately with storms, im so glad you were not injured! I donated 20$ to the chip in fund and this is my third comment of 4. Love your blog! Prayers coming your way.
Hi Kristan,
My name is Christina Self (christina.self@tyson.com) and I live in Northwest Arkansas. We have really been hit hard in this area lately with storms, im so glad you were not injured! I donated 20$ to the chip in fund and this is my fourth comment of 4. Love your blog! Prayers coming your way.
Prayers with you and family. So many people affected by this awful outbreak or storms. Hope it is all over for now.
Donated, not much, but it was what I could do.
margaretortigo@hotmail.com
I can't even see the pictures (my work blocks flickr), but I can hear the pain. I feel so helpless to help, and yet thankful for my luck. We're in Indiana w/ no basement. I hope you stay safe and that this season goes away soon.
You have such a good heart. I'm so happy to know you.
PS…you made me cry in Starbucks.
I donated $10, I grew up in southern MO and my Mom's family is from Arkanss so this area of the country is near and dear to me!
didavidef@gmail.com
I can't imagine how scared you must have been. How frightening.
This is my 2nd comment, I donated $10. There are so many places needed our help, I wish I had more. My thoughts and prayers go with you and yours.
Those pics are unbelievable – I hope the donation helps at least a little.
I wish i could have donated more that $10.00 but that's all i can do right now. I think this is a very sweet thing for you to do :)
Chandelh@hotmail.com
Oops, I commented 4x through PayPal instead of here, but no matter. It's great that you're doing this, and I'm happy to have found it (through SugarBelle) so I can help out.
-Beth in Austin, cloudwomanbeth@hotmail.com
I also just did my first Tweet ever, for you, just to see what would happen. I'm not very Twitter-savvy. :-)
CraftHope.com is doing a project to collect handmade blankets for as many tornado victims as possible. If anybody is incapable of giving monetarily but has the tools and skills to make blankets (sewing, crochet, knitting, all are welcome) please check it out. We may not be able to chop up downed trees but we're all able to help in some way.
Hi, my thoughts are with you and your family at this time, you couldnt keep me from rushing to donate. x x
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Hey Kristan,I am so glad you and your family are unharmed. I donated $10.00 but if I am chosen to win a prize please donante it to one of the many families who have lost everything. God bless
I am so glad to hear that you and you family are safe.
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Oh Kristan…my heart breaks just reading your post. You have such a good heart and I feel lucky to know you. And, I totally donated…but I'd rather you donate the prize to one of your neighbors should I win anything. Sending lots of love!!
I don't have much to give, but every $5 counts right?!
It's just devastating to hear about more and more tornadoes each day. Our subdivision in GA was hit back in November and was a surreal experience. Donation #1
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So glad you are all ok!
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I live in the midwest and know how scary it is when the sirens go off and the rain starts to hit the roof and you take your child into the bathroom to sit and wait and hope that you'll come back out again. Donation #1.
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You are all in my thoughts! You are amazing!
Oh, I'm so glad you are safe. I'll be praying for your town.
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Thank you for the opportunity to give. I'll be keeping your town in my prayers.
You are in my thoughts and prayers! So many tragic things happening.
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Hi Kristan, I am so happy to hear that you and your family were unharmed. I could only donate $10. I wish I could have done more. If I win please doante that to one of the families in need. They could probably use it more than I could
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Thank you so much for doing this! My family lives in NWA but has been spared somehow. I am glad I could help locally through your site!
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Just tweeted for the cause. And also tweeted to Brad Paisley. He's really good about helping people out. Maybe he'll retweet it. Praying for everyone going through this!
Prayers to everyone in Arkansas!
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Happy to give even a little. Good luck!
Sarah L.
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many prayers to you and your loved ones. my fiance was away for business in indiana last night and had to huddle in the lobby of a hotel for hours as tornado sirens were going off. i was so scared for him. good luck with raising money to help all those in need
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Ok now I am posting for my mom she doesn't have a computer so you can email her at my email
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My mom stumbled across your blog and we're very moved by this. Unfortunately, I can't donate money, but I have 3t-4t clothes that I am going to be giving away. I would like to donate to your community. The clothes will be fall/winter items, but if they're still able to help please let me know. My name is Jessica Ickes and my email address is kjickes@yahoo.com. I hope to hear from you soon with whether anyone could benefit. Thank you and I'm sorry for all you and your family are going through.
So sorry for all you and your family are going through. Wish I could be there to help hands on,but glad for this opportunity to help in a small way.
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Your doing a good thing by helping others out.
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Kristan – My thoughts and prayers are with y'all…
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Hi Kristan-The widget isn't showing up over here for me. I will get on my regular computer when I get home and do my donation. Your post is awesome. You are awesome. I can only imagine the fear you all felt that night. We went through 4 hurricanes back to back a few years back. You never forget the sound of the wind and the trees cracking. Big hugs from me in Florida. Xo
Prayers for you all!!
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The enormous tragedy in Joplin has overshadowed the smaller towns that were hit also. We live in the Tulsa area and spent an hour or so in our hidey hole Tuesday. There but for the grace of God go I. Entry #2 jennday1@yaoo.com
I LOVE LOVE LOVE your blog- I have been reading for months now and haven't taken the time to comment.. I feel like I was kinda secretly hoarding your humor, without telling you how much I enjoy it! You bless me every night when I lay in bed and read your entries on my IPAD. I have family in Bentonville- and this was just a bit too close too home this time! I just donated and was blessed that you had the courage to ask! FYI- I own a custom cake shop in San Diego and was just featured on TLC Fabulous Cakes- look my website up :) http://www.nomoreboringcakes.com
Loads of Blessings to you and those who you are blessing with this money raised!
Jen Drury
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Psalm 57:1
Be merciful to me, O God, be merciful to me,
for in you my soul takes refuge;
in the shadow of your wings I will take refuge,
till the storms of destruction pass by.
Donation #1: Happy to help.
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Donation #2: Happy to help.
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second donation!
thanks for doing this! wish i could help out even more!
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Philippians 2:4
Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.
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praying for all affected by this devastation. xoxo
2 Peter 1:2
May grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord.
First donation.
My heart aches for the victims of the tornadoes. May you all feel God's Ever Loving Arms around you during these difficult times. God Bless!
Christina Reed
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I don't want any prizes but I just want to stop by and tell you I'm so happy you, your family, and your loved ones are okay. It must have been overwhelming and so so scary. I think it's great that you're using your blog to make a difference. Every penny counts.
Donation #1 – you bring such joy to me with your humor I hope all these donations will do the same for you!
Donation #2 thanks for being one of those people who think beyond themselves!
Prayers from a neighbor just across the river. This is a great thing you are doing.
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I donated as well. I'm glad that you and your family are safe. This weather lately has me on edge. We live in part of tornado alley as well, and while we haven't had any severe weather this year, I keep waiting. Love and good thoughts to all those that lost loved ones and that are without their homes.
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I made a donation! Thank you for providing us with this amazing opportunity to help those in need!
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Hey Kristan,
So glad you and your family are safe. Love your blog and that you did this for the two towns is amazing.
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What you have done is so amazing! What a wonderful community this is :)
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you are a wonderful person! :) so many people will benefit from this
I just saw about an extra entry for tweeting, so i scampered over and did just that :)
Thank you for the chance to help lighten the load. You and your neighbors are in my prayers.
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I'm so sorry to hear of the devastation. I hope my donation will help a little. My prayers are with everyone affected. Amy, amykenneally@gmail.com
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I'm so sorry to hear of the devastation. I hope my donation will help a little. My prayers are with everyone affected. Amy, amykenneally@gmail.com
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I'm so sorry to hear of the devastation. I hope my donation will help a little. My prayers are with everyone affected. Amy, amykenneally@gmail.com
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I'm so sorry to hear of the devastation. I hope my donation will help a little. My prayers are with everyone affected. Amy, amykenneally@gmail.com
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I'm so sorry to hear of the devastation. I hope my donation will help a little. My prayers are with everyone affected. Amy, amykenneally@gmail.com
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I've a new follower of your blog and have been happily baking along with you! However, when I saw this donation post, my heart broke and I knew I had to help. I hope you and those you love are all safe and I hope there is a huge weather turnaround for all those living in the affected areas.
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Thank you for helping! I donated a total of $15…..I wish I could do more. (comment #1)
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Thank you for helping! I donated a total of $15…..I wish I could do more. (comment #2)
Kelly Battles
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Thank you for helping! I donated a total of $15…..I wish I could do more. (comment #3)
Kelly Battles
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I tweeted: I donated to @bakescupcakes tornado fund and was entered to win a prize http://su.pr/3tZGxs
kelly battles
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Such a wonderful thing you are doing for your community. Wish I could leave more but hopefully this helps. stacymcdaniel@hotmail.com Post #1
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Kristan,
Thanks for fixing this. :) I am glad you and your family are safe. We have family in Fayetteville so all those storms make us nervous.
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Looking forward to hearing who benefited from the donations. :)
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Wish I could do more.
aemaples@att.net
So sorry to hear about this. We had a tornado go through a residential area up here in Minneapolis, MN last weekend. Scary stuff…. Sad stuff… Wish I could help more!
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I'm praying for all of you…
I was happy to donate (wish it could be more) but don't want *my* name in the the prize giveaway! If my name should win, I'd like to donate it to one of the tornado victims in Arkansas!
Thank you!
I absolutely enjoyed reading this article. I live in Ozark and happened accross your article and realized the Lanes were photographed on here! They’ve been such a help to the organization I work with – by helping us raise money for outreaches, i.e. Donkey Drop (=
I am in the proccess of writing my home church in Florida about your Tornado – hoping to raise some more financial relief for you all.
Would you mind if I used a couple exerpts from your blog as well your blog link? Perhaps there will be more donations?
Hoping you’re having a wonderful day~
Rebecca
Absolutely!! You are more than welcome to share. Thank you!!