So there’s about 90 minutes to go until the new year begins here. I was going to do one of those really cheesy end of the year posts, but I just can’t bring myself to write one. Lucky you, eh.

One thing I did want to do is mention that for the woman whose home we were trying to save before Christmas (see A Christmas Story in the Making), the goal was met. In a truly beautiful symphony of teamwork and togetherness, the members of the Warrior Forum raised enough through sales and donations to help Tina save her home. I really do love happy endings.

I love happy beginnings to, and will be posting something tomorrow about that.

For now, I want to wish you all the love, laughter, peace, and prosperity you can handle and then some. May all your dreams come true in the coming year.

Thanks for sharing this journey with me.

Love ya,
Lena

I’ve been feeling decidedly un-Christmassy this year, as you’ve no doubt noticed by the lack of holiday talk. Ever since my parents passed away, and my son grew up, it just doesn’t seem to mean as much. I really think that it’s because there’s no going home for the holidays anymore and this is the one time of year when I really miss having a home to go home to.

When I hear of people losing their homes, especially at this time of year, it really makes me sad because I know how important it is to have that place that ‘s like an anchor in your world. The one place you know where you’re safe, where you can always go back to, where your family has grown up and made so many memories. It’s really heart-wrenching when someone who is a member of your community comes forward and asks for prayers because instead of getting ready to celebrate the holidays, she’s packing and getting ready to lose her home.

That happened this week, and what followed is nothing short of amazing. I know that as a group the Internet Marketing community gets a pretty bad rap a lot of the time. But let me tell you, when someone needs help I have never seen another group band together so quickly or give so selflessly. And that’s what’s happening right now.

There is a movement afoot to create a real Christmas story with a happy ending for this woman and her family. The Internet Marketing community has come together in a virtual barn raising of sorts to help save her home. To watch them in action is a sight to behold, and I’m so very grateful just to be a small part of it. You can see what’s happening here: A True Christmas Story – Virtual Barn Raising and if you can help out at all, that would be great too.