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A Gift

Kiria, Kenya - Molly StillmanYou guys, we leave for Kenya in less than a month. Oh. My. Goodness. I can’t wait to go back. A piece of my heart has been in that village ever since I left last year and have been itching to go back. And I can’t wait to lead the mission team with my husband this time. What an honor.

If you’re new to the blog, you can read about my whole experience through all the posts I’ve written here.

Thank you SO MUCH to all of you who have supported our mission trip. You’ve supported us through your words of encouragement, prayers, and donations. You have NO IDEA how much it means to us.

Well, I’m going to try and get through all of this as quickly as I can. And I promise to be back to your regularly scheduled bits, outfits, and awkwardness tomorrow.

Uhhh, so, well, how do I say this? Today happens to be my birthday.

I’m not really a birthday person anymore. It’s a boring age. But whatever.

Of course there’s stuff I want and stuff I’d love to get, but it’s all just stuff. No STUFF can  compare to what really means the most to me right now – going back to serve the people of Kiria, Kenya. To be honest, fundraising for two people (me and the husband) has been really challenging. And truth is, we’re short. We still need to raise the money to get there.

So, I am humbly and prayerfully asking for a birthday present:

Would you support our trip?

And, because I can’t do anything normal, you certainly don’t have to just make a straight donation.

You can support us by:

  • Sponsor my blog! 100% of my sponsorships go to our mission trip.
  • Buy some clothes from my closet! 100% of the proceeds from my closet go to our mission trip. (more on that below)
  • Make a donation. Email me for more information about donating.
  • And, of course, prayer. Pray for our team. Pray for humility. Pray that we’re able to serve the people of Kenya and shine God’s glory in the process. Pray for our health. Oh, and pray for me and the squatty pottys. I hate those things.

Okay now, so you wanna buy something from my closet? Well, there are some pieces up in my shop, but of course I thought it would be fun to go through old photos and show you pictures of me wearing some of the pieces I’m selling.

SO, here are some old photos for you to laugh at (I really have a serious issue with taking a serious photo) – and the link to the item in my store:

1. Purple fancy special occasion dress – $50 (I’m 2nd from the left)

2. JCrew Sophia Bridesmaid dress (size 10) – $50 – I am singing in a wedding in this photo. I really don’t look attractive when I sing. It was also REALLY cold. Freezing. So I look awkward and cold. Sad times.

3. Madras American Eagle Dress – $17 – this is literally the only picture I could find of me in this dress. I am holding a stray cat. Sue me. Cardigan not included.

4. JCrew White Cotton Halter Dress – $17 – I have ABSOLUTELY no idea why I am standing so awkwardly. And shockingly, this was like two days before my husband and I started dating. My husband is in this picture. At the time he was my coworker.

5. Strapless Lace White House / Black Market Dress – $50 – I’m pictured 2nd from the right. This was at a Christmas party. So fancy now.

6. Argyle Short-Sleeved Sweater – $3 – this photo was taken in Las Vegas circa 2009 – it is old and I can’t find a better photo of the sweater. Forgive me.

7. JCrew Halter Cotton Dress – $35 – I was at an art museum and took a photo of myself. Why? I have no idea.

8. LOFT Floral Dress – $14 – This, too, is the only photo I can find of me in the dress. It was at my sister’s rehearsal dinner. I am SO TAN because we got spray tanned that day. Oh man.

9. Tailor New York White Halter Top – $10 – This picture was taken my senior year of college. That was like… A LONG TIME AGO. But yeah, that’s the top. Look how crazy young (and small) I look. GAH.

10. Purple Express Shirt – $6.50 – That’s a photo of me wearing the shirt while doing an improv show. Yes. I do / did comedy. Shocked? Me neither.11. Lilly Pulitzer Halter Dress – $65 – I’m on the left. Just saying. So #frattastic.

12. Milly Dress – $150 – I’m on the left. This picture was also taken in college. SUPER long time ago. This is easily the nicest piece of clothing I have ever owned. But I can’t wear it anymore. It makes me SO SAD. I wore it MAYBE twice. It’s SO PRETTY. Blergh.

So there you have it. Some awkward photos from my past (please do not judge me) and some last minute ways to support our mission to Kenya.

Thank you all… SO MUCH… in advance for ALL of your support, prayers, encouragement, and whatnots. We couldn’t bless and serve the people of Kiria, Kenya without you, and in turn, we are so blessed.

Questions? Let me know. I’m an open book.

40 Comments

  1. I just have to say, I love your clothes-selling strategy, it definitely makes the clothes seem more interesting/have more of a backstory to them! Great marketing! And you have some really nice dresses, too! But I’m definitely on the small side of normal so I couldn’t fit any of them…

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  2. Happy birthday Molly!! I will definitely be praying for you on your trip! and these pictures (well more your comments) made me laugh. you are so funny. 🙂

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  3. Wow, I love your gorgeous photos, especially the first one, you said was taken in Kenya, oh I envy that, I’ve always wanted to go to Kenya and see the people there.

    Btw, Happy Birthday to you…

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  4. Happiest of birthdays to you, Molly! I hope you got to do something fun and/or relaxing! I will be praying for your trip. God sees our hearts so clearly and He knows yours is ready to serve with humility and eagerness. Keep up the hard work and I really hope all these cutie clothes sell for ya!!!

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  10. Very cool about the missions trip! That’s exciting you get to go back this year, I hope everything goes well and lines up for you.
    And Happy Birthday dear! I’d try to sing it for you, but I’ll spare you that horror. 🙂 I hope you have a fun day!

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  12. Happy Birthday lady friend! You have such a huge heart… asking for others on your birthday…
    Those pictures of you above might be my all time favorites… too stinking cute! Sending lots of prayers up for you and the people that you will touch with your amazing heart.
    xx
    Here&Now

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  13. I know exactly what you mean about a piece of you being in Africa, it happens! It must be something about Africa. I love it! I had the opportunity to go to Ethiopia last February and am so excited to be going back this February. Can’t wait to see the awesome things God is going to do. And I pray that all of your efforts in Kenya will be fruitful and many, many will come to know Christ. Thank you Jesus!

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  16. You have some fabulous dresses that I would love to nab – like that lacy WHBM dress or the Lilly Pulitzer…..but alas this has been a rough budgetary month. Wish I could support more….but I’ll be sending up some prayers for you!

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      1. Oops!! 🙂 I’m new at this! BTW, such a cool thing to be able to sell your clothes online. I’m raising money for a similar trip to Tanzania in February, and now you have gotten my wheels turning!

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        1. lol no worries at all, girl! you are awesome. and that is SO amazing about your Tanzania trip! you should totally do something similar – it’s been hard, but definitely helpful!

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  19. Happy Birthday, pretty lady! Funny that I had emailed you last night about sponsorship 🙂 and it’s also funny you share a birthday with a dear friend of mine who was my maid of honor. Today is a good day! As cheesy as it may sound, I’m thankful God created you, Molly!!!

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