12/30/2025
I helped Briana start a GoFundMe campaign this time last year. Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine our friends, family, and community coming through for Briana the way you all have. I was moved when we raised $1000.00. But then it continued to grow. We had someone very special reach out, offering to help spread the word at her church. She raised over $1000.00. Briana would talk to people when we were out and about and collect donations from kind strangers. Checks came in the mail, from family and friends. For her Birthday and Christmas, she requested money toward her van. In the cash box, we would find donations from our bread and egg customers. 😍 Briana continued saving every little bit that she could.
Unfortunately, her old van wouldn't start anymore and it was officially not worth repairing, just before Thanksgiving. We knew it was time to start looking. It didn't feel like she had enough money. But we asked the dealership to send us a list of available vehicles under $50k. And we prayed real heard that something would work out. 🙏
We got the list and combed through. There were a few that sounded decent. But, when we looked into them, they were going to be way too big. There was one though. I think it was the cheapest on the list. I thought she might we able to afford it with what we raised so far. So, we asked about it... and waited. It wasn't in their possession yet. We didn't know when it would be. In the meantime, we kept asking for donations and for help from some local agencies, in case it didn't pan out and we had to go for something more expensive. We continued to pray... And we waited...
Then we got the email that the car she wanted was at the dealership!! And the rest is history!! You guys!! She did it!! With all your help, WE did it. Briana got her new (to her) van a couple days ago. And she couldn't be happier. We both want to thank you all, from the bottom of out hearts, for your support and prayers. Every little positive thought, every time you shared her GoFundMe, every donation- it all made a difference. It made a dream a reality. Briana got her van. Thank you so, so much!! 🎉😍🙌🙏❤️
