Words For Friends: Moriah Betterly

A few posts back, I decided to create a little space to lend a helping hand, called "Words For Friends." Not only is this a great (if small) way to help others, but I will say it's a great way to keep oneself in check, just in case it started to feel like personal struggles were truly serious. Indeed, the minor dramas of the world are nothing compared to the savage beating that Life can sometimes hand others...

 I won't go into diatribes about the status quo, economics, or any other World problems (and that's a soapbox I could be on FOREVER). I simply will say that this place is here to highlight average people helping each other, a thing that anyone can and should do at any time; reaching out hands is really reciprocal, and rewarding.

This post is dedicated to my art friend Moriah Betterly, and her family. To be fair, she likely DOES NOT know that I am doing this, and I think she is very much like me in that it feels ackward to ask outwardly for help.

Moriah is a spectacular art doll artist and ceramics artist. Her works are unique, splendid, and well crafted. You can see some of her recent works HERE, and more about her art and life HERE.

Recently her husband, a hard working person returning to school to learn technology to procure a better job, was blindsided by a snafu to his loan process and, without warning, he must come up with an extra $6,000 to continue his education. They have already raised some money, but could use extra help. If this is something you feel you can help with, please click HERE for the story and donation information. The "donations" will actually get you some of Moriah's wonderful art, as well...

The deadline for her first round of donations is February 27th, so if you have some way to send a helping hand, please don't hesitate, I am sure they would be very grateful (and hopefully, she can good-naturedly forgive me for reposting this!) ....