I was not going to do another #payitforward initiative until February, but this situation called for immediate assistance.

So...

Are you ready to frolic with me for another barn raising

for @awesomenyl?

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Pregnant and in need of a new home

In her post, she shares that she is pregnant with her first child and because of some neighbors from hell, they need to move before baby arrives. Her goal is to raise $800-900 before January 25 to accomplish this. She is also looking for funds to purchase baby supplies.

Here is her original post

Nyl and her husband @expatlove currently live in the Philippines close to family, which is great especially if you grew up with an extended family and with new baby on the way, but I was quite disturbed by their neighbors. In a post nearly two months old, she shared pictures of the neighbors in the back yard basically living in a shack and literally butchering dogs.

Now, I know in some countries dogs are part of the food pyramid. Hell, I've probably had Korean relatives who put our four-legged friends on the menu, but my American stomach can't take it...and I'm certainly disgusted with actually seeing dogs on the chopping block.

They are hoping to move to another province closer to other family members so familial support is still available, which is an awesome thing. I grew up with an extended family and in my humble opinion, the benefits definitely outweighed the disadvantages especially being a first-time mother.

This is her post about the dog killers
- BUT BE WARNED -
the pictures are very disturbing!

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@awesomenyl shares art and crafting blogs. She's been an active and consistent member of Steemit since August!

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How can you HELP?

Be a good Steemian. Create, Comment, Curate. Blaze your own trail. Discover new people. And if it is within your means: GIVE.

Ideas:

• Give your time and attention
• Direct donation - send STEEM or SBD directly to the recipient.
• Donate proceeds from your post - Write a post and state your intention to donate to a person or cause.
• Upvote and/or resteem content
• Share their post on your other social media
• Advocate for your community because one day you may need them.

Come frolic with me until Friday!

This is a 50/50 post.

All liquid STEEM and SBD from today, Monday, January 9, to Friday, January 13 will be awarded to @awesomenyl to help her raise funds and get supplies for the baby.

Please note: I cannot guarantee earnings and my consistency has been a little spotty lately, but your support is greatly appreciated.

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If you've made it this far, I'd like to ask you a question:

I love the #payitforward initiative and will continue to do this as long as I am blogging on Steemit.
In December, I gave an equal distribution on STEEM & SBD to six people. Previously I had donated single posts to one Steemian with varied earnings. This time I am dedicating a week of posts to one Steemian.

Whether you've been a recipient or up-voter, I'd like to know which option you think might be best for distribution going forward.

My question: Which option would you choose?

• dedicate a month to several Steemians with equal distribution
  ^{Keep in mind that one month is a long time to wait for someone who needs funds immediately}
• dedicate a post or two for one Steemian at a time
  ^{There is no consistency in post earnings but I can dedicate posts for a few more people who need help.}
• dedicate a week's worth toward one Steemian
  ^{I may have to prioritize Steemians by need and there could potentially be a wait list.}

All answers will be taken into consideration but the decision is ultimately mine and may be adjusted based on need.

Thank You!

Have a Steemit day!

^{#payitforward}