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April 3, 2011

Blog Comments for a Cause

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I have a great idea!  Actually it is a great idea from someone else but I am going to put my own twist on it and use it!   I wish I had thought of it myself but I have to give all the credit to Karen and Gerard over at Our Stack (http://ourstack.blogspot.com/) who have come up with the idea of donating 50 cents per legitimate comment on their blog to a charity .   They have picked a couple of different ones and I thought I would jump on the bandwagon and do the same!!!

This month is Parkinson’s Awareness Month.  My daddy had Parkinson’s.  He passed away in 1994 from complications related to Parkinson’s so this disease is something that I am acquainted with a bit.  It is not a fun disease.  Not many are.  But my daddy was a strong man who made the best of the disease that took his mobility and sometimes his ability to express his thoughts clearly.   I was so blessed to be able to spend as much time with him as I did.  Not everyone has the chance to feel like they have had quality time with a loved one before they die but I did and I am grateful.

So for the month of April I am going to make a pledge to you !! For each legitimate comment that is made on my blog during the month I will donate 50 cents to The National Parkinson’s Foundation.  The legitimate part is important!  Even though Askimet does a great job of filtering spam comments there are still some that I have to purge now and then!   I don’t care if you just post a smiley face or a heart—I will count it!  I believe in this and if a donation will get closer to helping find a cure for this disease–then I want to be part of it!!!

And in case you hadn’t figured it out before—the picture is of me and my hubby on our wedding day in 1982 with my daddy.  My all time favorite picture.  I miss him every day.

National Parkinson Foundation – Celebrate Parkinson’s Awareness Month.

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  1. Diane
    April 03, 2011 at 09:54 am

    Beth Ann – What a lovely idea. The photo you shared is priceless. You can just see the love between you and your dad. Brought a tear to my eye. Blessings, Diane

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    1. Beth Ann
      April 03, 2011 at 10:03 am

      Thank you!!!! 50 cents!!! Cha Ching!!!!

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  2. Linda
    April 03, 2011 at 11:04 am

    What a great idea. That photo is definitely a keeper. what love:-)

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    1. Beth Ann
      April 03, 2011 at 12:00 pm

      Thanks, Linda!!! My favorite picture of all time!

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  3. Karen and Gerard
    April 03, 2011 at 02:47 pm

    Sweet! This is wonderful that you are doing this! I am going to make a special blogroll on my blogs of all the ones I know of who are doing this so I can support them regularly and others may join in too. What a huge impact the blogosphere can have if this would really catch on! You picked a good cause too!

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    1. Beth Ann
      April 03, 2011 at 04:16 pm

      I think that is another great idea of yours!!! A special blogroll for bloggers with a heart!!! <3 it!!! Thanks so much for the idea! And I am working on my Shelfari—-it is taking awhile….:-)

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  4. Becky
    April 03, 2011 at 03:07 pm

    Well you KNEW I would comment!!! I love that picture of you and your Dad too, it is just priceless. He was a very special man to so many and especially to me…he was the one who not only baptized me, but brought me to the Lord the day he preached 1 Corinthians 13 at Hannibal. I remember Paula and I were sitting in the last pew on the right side by ourselves that Sunday. He (and “HE”) changed my life forever. This is just a fantastic idea and will help so many. Blessings and hugs!

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    1. Beth Ann
      April 03, 2011 at 04:17 pm

      Thanks, Becky!!! I think it is pretty cool that you shared that with me!! I did not know that! I know that my dad would be so happy that Paula is following in his footsteps now as a pastor—he is smiling I know!! Thanks for the comment! I am hoping it is a banner month for comments!!! Have a great day!

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  5. Mary
    April 03, 2011 at 07:18 pm

    What an excellent idea! I love that picture; so sweet.

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    1. Beth Ann
      April 03, 2011 at 07:51 pm

      Thanks, Mary!!! Can’t take credit for the idea but sure am trying to spread the word!!! Feel free to pass it along and share the idea and the comment love!!!

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  6. kim
    April 04, 2011 at 05:57 am

    I’m a nurse practitioner in a hospital, and I recently cared for a patient with Parkinson disease and just wanted to say to those who might be dealing with a family member with this disease – please be careful which medications your nurse practitioner or physician prescribes for you, especially medications which may be for nausea or bladder issues. You may notice worsening of symptoms (but they are reversible when the meds are stopped). Side effects of these meds are exacerbated in those with Parkinson. thanks for the post, sweet picture 🙂

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    1. Beth Ann
      April 04, 2011 at 07:42 am

      Kim, thanks for stopping by and for the comment!!! My dad was really sensitive to most of the traditional meds for Parkinson and did not do well on most of the meds. I know it is different for each patient and that there are so many risks with every medication that is taken. Thanks for the comments and for stopping by! I really appreciate it!!! Have a great week!

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  7. Bernie
    April 05, 2011 at 12:52 am

    What a lovely picture of you and your dad. It made me go, “awwww”
    You go girl with the donations for each legit. comment. I’m very impressed. When the month is done you will have to let us know if it seems that you received more comments in April than in other months.

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    1. Beth Ann
      April 05, 2011 at 07:00 am

      I will definitely let you know!!! So far it is looking good!!! If only I can keep up with the witty posts…..

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  8. Mountain Woman
    April 09, 2011 at 06:31 am

    Thanks so much for stopping by my blog and letting me know you’re doing this. It’s really wonderful to see more people adopting this idea. Your post about your Father was very special.

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    1. Beth Ann
      April 09, 2011 at 07:16 am

      Thank you for stopping on over!! I am so excited about doing this charity donation thing and I have had more comments so far this month than I ever have to so maybe there is something to this!!! Have a great day!

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  10. Helen Brown
    April 29, 2011 at 09:14 pm

    I am pleased that you are helping the Parkinson Foundation this month. God bless you.

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    1. Beth Ann
      April 30, 2011 at 05:48 am

      Thanks!!! We will see how much we come up with !!!

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