The lovely Melissa Young came up with a great idea this morning! She sent out this letter to her friends and family and wanted to share it for those of us who have trouble asking for donations. You can feel free to copy or use it as a starting place. Thank you, Melissa, for your grace to share and your love for those mamas and babies.

I am walking to support our local crisis pregnancy center, Caring Solutions, next Saturday, November 3rd.  The event is called Day of Hope and is designed for the entire family.  Participants can walk or run, and there are activities for the children.   Our Warner Robins MOPS group has adopted Caring Solutions as a ministry to support financially.  The center's director, Laura Caum, spoke at our meeting and shared her heart for the center and the women they see.  The center has an ultrasound room, counseling rooms, and a baby boutique where expectant mothers can choose new items with points earned from attending parenting classes and doctor's appointments.  Most importantly, the gospel is shared one on one with each woman that visits the center.  The staff of Caring Solutions acts as a support system for women going through unexpected pregnancy.

As most of you know, Warner Robins MOPS is partnering with Caring Solutions Pregnancy Center this year and doing whatever we can to support their mission. Caring Solutions is hosting their Day of HOPE on November 3 and we want you to participate!

Here's how you can help:

1. Go to Day of HOPE's FundEasy page.
2. Select 'Give' if you'd just like to donate (and click on one of the MOPS members to donate to) or select 'Participate' to join the Warner Robins MOPS team. You can join the team as a walker, runner or encourager.
3. Fill in the participant information and choose 'Warner Robins MOPS' as your team.
4. Get busy sharing your page and raising money for Caring Solutions!

Here are the details on the Day of HOPE:

When: Saturday, November 3 from 9-12AM
Where: Central City Park in Macon
What: Festival activities for the kids, food, 2 mile walk and 5K run

 Our goal as a team is $1000- that means $100 per person with 10 people, but hopefully our team will be much larger than that! We can't wait to partner with Caring Solutions in this way.

If you have any questions, contact Natalie Herr (natalieherr@gmail.com) or Marianne Player (mfields326@hotmail.com).

Today, we introduce you to Laura and Aimey- the Loch Ness ladies!

My full name is Laura Glass.

I have one child, Tyler, (9 months).

I was born in Boynton Beach, FL, spent a lot of time in the Panhandle of FL, 

but consider "home" to be Crestview, FL.

As a busy mom, I have limited time for hobbies, but I try to sneak in time for couponing and baking when I can. If I had more time, I would love to learn how to sew.

This is my natural hair color.

If income and education weren't a factor, my dream job would be owning a cupcake shop.

A CD that always lifts my spirits is NeedtoBreathe, The Outsiders. 

 A movie that always makes me cry is A Walk to Remember.

To relax, I like to get a pedicure or lay out at the beach. I don't get to do this as often as I'd like.

My favorite candy bar is Reese's and my favorite soda is Sunkist. If I'm in a snacky mood, I like sweet & salty treats.

If I could order take-out from anywhere tonight instead of making dinner, it would be from The Wild Olive and I would order shrimp & grits and the homemade brownie sundae for dessert.

My full name is Aimey McClanahan.

I have two children, Austin (15) and Emma (4).

I was born in Georgia, spent a lot of time in Georgia, 

but consider "home" to be Fayetteville, GA.

As a busy mom, I have limited time for hobbies, but I try to sneak in time for sewing when I can.

This is my natural hair color.

Other than being a mom, I work at Belle Bottoms where I am the boss. :)

If income and education weren't a factor, my dream job would be interior design.

A CD that always lifts my spirits is the worship music. 

To relax, I like to sit in peace. I don't get to do this as often as I'd like.

My favorite candy bar is Take 5 and my favorite soda is Coke. If I'm in a snacky mood, I like sweet & salty treats.

Meet the ladies of the Atlantic table- Susan and Marea.

 My full name is Susan Mullens.

I have five children, Karen (18), Sarah (16), Jay (13), Peter (10) and Nathan (3).

I was born in New Jersey, spent a lot of time in Kansas/Korea/Taiwan, 

but consider "home" to be wherever my husband's company sends us (used to be wherever the Army sends us).

As a busy mom, I have limited time for hobbies, but I try to sneak in time for scrapbooking when I can. If I had more time, I would love to learn how to sew.

This is my natural hair color.

If income and education weren't a factor, my dream job would be traveling on a cruise ship.

A CD that always lifts my spirits is anything on KLove. 

 A movie that always makes me cry is Marley & Me.

To relax, I like to Calgon take me away. I don't get to do this as often as I'd like.
 Other than being a mom, I work at Classical Academy.

My favorite candy bar is Take 5 and my favorite soda is Coke. If I'm in a snacky mood, I like sweet & salty treats.
If I could order take-out from anywhere tonight instead of making dinner, it would be from Stir King and I would order garlic chicken.

My full name is Marea Brunk.

I have one child, Solomon (1).

I was born in Queens, NY, spent a lot of time in Warwick, NY, 

but consider "home" to be wherever my family is.

As a busy mom, I have limited time for hobbies, but I try to sneak in time for video games when I can. If I had more time, I would love to learn how to play ukelele.

This sort of is my natural hair color (I'm not ready to show off the grays yet).

If income and education weren't a factor, my dream job would be dolphin trainer.

A CD that always lifts my spirits is Elvis hits. 

 A movie that always makes me cry is Braveheart.

To relax, I like to sleep. I don't get to do this as often as I'd like.

My favorite candy bar is Twix. If I'm in a snacky mood, I like sweet & salty treats.

If I could order take-out from anywhere tonight instead of making dinner, it would be from Sonny's and I would order pulled pork. 

Meet Alecia and Marianne, our ladies from the Pacific table.

My full name is Alecia Grady.

I have one child, Sawyer (6 months).

I was born in Virginia, spent a lot of time in NYC/Cincinnati/GA, 

but consider "home" to be Virginia.

As a busy mom, I have limited time for hobbies, but I try to sneak in time for crafts/decorating when I can. If I had more time, I would love to learn how to cook.

This sort of is my natural hair color.

If income and education weren't a factor, my dream job would be something involving travel.

A CD that always lifts my spirits is the Jack Johnson. 

 A movie that always makes me cry is Beaches.

To relax, I like to take hot bubble baths. I don't get to do this as often as I'd like.

My favorite candy bar is Snickers and my favorite soda is Dr. Pepper. If I'm in a snacky mood, I like sweet & salty treats.

If I could order take-out from anywhere tonight instead of making dinner, it would be from Applebee's and I would order chicken fajita roll-up.

My full name is Marianne Player.

I have two children, Ella (4) and Will (2).

I was born in Greenville, SC, spent a lot of time in Sumter, SC, 

but consider "home" to be North Augusta, SC.

As a busy mom, I have limited time for hobbies, but I try to sneak in time for sewing when I can. If I had more time, I would love to learn how to do wood work.

This is my natural hair color.

Other than being a mom, I work at Bella Wonkas where I am the boss. :)

If income and education weren't a factor, my dream job would be wedding planner.

A CD that always lifts my spirits is the worship cd. 

 A movie that always makes me cry is I sleep through movies!

To relax, I like to get pedicures. I don't get to do this as often as I'd like.

My favorite candy bar is Twix and my favorite soda is Dr. Pepper. If I'm in a snacky mood, I like sweet treats.

If I could order take-out from anywhere tonight instead of making dinner, it would be from Thai Sushi and I would order sushi.