Hello there, it's me again. By now, I am sure you already know what I am going to say, but I cannot just accept the fact that you all have seen it... not when I know you have friends and peoples that haven't. For those of you who have already purchased something from me, I thank you so very much. I couldn't do this without you. For those of you who couldn't purchase and have shared my story, I also thank you very much for getting the word out is just as important. You never know who you might reach.
I miss my son. I miss him terribly. I'm sure some of you completely understand and there are those of you who may get the idea, but will never be able to fully understand it if you are not parents. There really are some things in life that one cannot understand simply because they have not experienced it. It's almost like missing your favorite stuffed animal that you have had for years that all the sudden disappeared. It leaves that hole in your heart that cannot be filled by anything else, not even a new stuffed animal. I have had more children since Devin, you all know that. But they cannot take his place. It hurts every day to know that he is a few states away and I cannot pay to see him. I wanted to fly him up here so the goal is $700 to $800, but if I cannot raise that much by next summer, I will have to get him a bus ticket. Hell, I might even have to go down there and get him. But doing that will take more money than what I am trying to raise, so I would rather have him fly so he doesn't get lost. And I am rambling.
Here is what I need from you. I need you to tell everyone you know. Don't just limit it to the internet though. Tell everyone you know. Show the the items I have, tell them my story. It does seem like a lot to ask, but I am becoming desperate. I have everything posted all over reddit, etsy, tumblr, and I even have a facebook store page. I just need more exposure. I am trying so hard to make this happen and every moment I don't make a sale, is a possibility that I will not get to see him.
Mind you, I am trying really hard to stay positive about this. But it is hard not to be discouraged when you make all these wonderful things, get such wonderful feedback, but nothing sells. Now I cannot say nothing has sold, but I have come to a stale situation. There have only been 2 people who have purchased anything from me that have not been through deviantart... though that makes me very happy, it is, unfortunately, not enough.
I currently have everything set for free shipping in the US, but I am seriously considering free shipping everywhere. Would you buy things from me if I did that?
Sometimes I think I'm just trying too hard. But I cannot give up. I will keep posting in this journal, refreshing it each time, just to keep this first and foremost in your mind. I would never do this if it weren't so important to me. And seeing my son again is the only thing that matters right now. I haven't been drawing, designing, anything... aside from making what I think will sell.
Also, any ideas will be greatly appreciated.
Much love, hugs, and kisses...
Diane
Links:
Etsy: TheHazelShop Free shipping in the US, can also pay directly with credit card, no paypal needed.
Tumblr: TheHazelShop
Facebook: TheHazelShop
And yeah, reading Hans' journal brought me here as well. Woman I miss him. 
