If you've been on my Facebook page at all in the past few days (you got here from it so scroll down a little), you've seen my posts regarding the Mary Kay Foundation. Mary Kay is giving $1 from every lip gloss sold to this foundation which not only helps provide funds for women's cancer research, but also to put an end to domestic violence. Let me write it this way….DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.
Statistics are hard to get regarding how many women, children, and even men are in abusive relationships in their very own homes. It's a secretive world of fear, anxiety, depression, and anger. According to the National Census of Domestic Violence Services, 67,399 victims were reported on September 15, 2011….ONE DAY! Almost 70, 000 incidents! Who knows how many of those ended in death, or worse, how many of those victims went back to their abuser. That's where you can help make a difference. That's where you can help save lives.
This is a subject near and dear to my heart. A wonderful friend of mine, we'll call her Jenna, was in an abusive relationship for a couple of years. She came close to dying on an occasion or two because of the forceful nature of the abuse. The abuse was ALWAYS (and this is a typical response from abusers) followed by tears from her spouse and how he would never do it again. Ladies- if he hits you once, he WILL hit you again. Period. I'm so very proud of Jenna for getting out before it was too late. She has a heart of courage that most victims do not. Most victims actually continue to stay with their abuser and make excuses for why they are being abused. Remember- abuse can be emotional, verbal, or physical. All are as equally devastating and dangerous.
I have committed to matching Mary Kay by putting $1 of my profit from any lip gloss sold until September 15, and making a donation to The Mary Kay Foundation. I have also decided to take it a step farther and take monetary donations for those who would prefer to not buy any makeup or skin care products, but still feel inclined to help make a difference. I will also ask from now until September 15th, with every order that I receive, how much you would like to be donated to TMKF. Mmmmmmk, let's think about this. I'm not working and receive VERY little from week to week. Bills are always overdue and the good Lord always provides. I tithe my disability check even though some say I don't need to because I'm out of a job, but I feel it's what God wants from me. He will worry about the rest. Now I'm stepping out on faith again- I'm giving control to God with my finances and you can help to determine how much of a difference we make for this cause. Truly, my heart wants nothing more than to be the #1 giver to this foundation. God will provide. He always has. But I want everyone to know that if I can give up some money that many would argue should be going other places, then YOU CAN TOO.
Put your money where your lip gloss is, ladies. Who knows when your dollar will be the one that gets a woman OUT. Your dollar will help her regain her life instead of a coffin. Let's all take a step out in faith and make a difference. I'm committing….will you?
www.marykay.com/echinlund or dukethedane@gmail.com
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