You guys! I love you. I wasn't going to have a fundraiser, I was just gonna do my own thing. There have been SO many times in my life that I was ready to give up, and someone reached out a hand to help me up. I am squared away pretty well now, despite the Wigglebutts insisting on more and more treats, and I can't let someone get this close to a degree and have to stop.

Anyway, I've received a ton of emails already from people who love Aims and want to help, but my work day is pretty filled until about 5, so I can't reply back to all y'all until then.

And I was bossy with Aimee in an email and she is accepting our coins.

You guys! I love you. I wasn't going to have a fundraiser, I was just gonna do my own thing.

That's what I figured! It was kind of my first instinct as well. But I like it when a bunch of people are involved.

And I was bossy with Aimee in an email and she is accepting our coins.

Good. You're a boss; you can be bossy.

I was bossed. Like a ... well, like a boss.

I love us, so damned much. We are awesome. And generous. And kind. And freaking amazing.

Oh, and Aimee, my cousin Rachel who is quite terrific along with being a Divinity Doctoral student at Claremont says to tell you that 1 Peter 4:8-10 and James 2:14-17 says you shouldn't reject hospitality.

I asked Rachel for verses and told her that if Jesus told you to accept the coin, you'd be more inclined to.

Oh and she also says, "the main idea is that it is understood that it's not an issue of pride; it's more of a family/community mentality that we take care of our family. Jesus expects it." Matt 25:33-40

So there you go! A future minister sending this info to you through one of your favorite Atheists!! Is it convincing??

It is. Along with some words of other Buffistas who also bossed me.

I can't chip in at this point (due to a chipped tooth that required a crown ... which gets pricy). But I would like to say that this month I'm marking 10 years as a Buffista.

Aims, when I was down to my last class before my BS, I ran into the financial wall and was terrified I wouldn't be able to finish. Different circumstances and all, but I've been there. It sucks balls.

You will be a fantastic teacher. I have not one single doubt about that.

You will be a fantastic teacher. I have not one single doubt about that.