Daring it For Dee

As most of you know my Uncle Dee was killed in a roping accident when he was working cattle a little over a month ago. He was a man of great courage and love. I have been working on an idea to honor and commemorate him and want all of you to take part in it with us.

Like I said, Dee was courageous and always out for fun and adventure. Like his daughter DeLynn said. " Dad always told people if you aren't living on the edge then you are taking up space." So, with this in mind I came up with the idea of starting a "Daring It For Dee" movement. We will be daring people to step out of their comfort zones and try something new. Make a move to better your life or take a step and let God shine through whatever you want to do, but you haven't had the courage to just get up and try! "Daring It For Dee" could be facing your fear and going zip lining or white water rafting. Or it could be going on a mission trip or raising money to help children. You could make a lifestyle change and quit tobacco or lose weight. Run a 5k or a 1/2 marathon. Or maybe it is having the courage to talk to the people you come across about God. Spreading Jesus' love to whomever you can touch. Whatever it is BIG or SMALL do it in memory of this great man who wasn't scared of much. Who LOVED God and always put him first in his life. Who loved his family and friends. Who never met a stranger. Take the plunge and do that thing you have always wanted to do, because you know what... Dee would have wanted you to and if he was here today he would probably be there right beside you saying "come on you can do it.. don't be scared."

In the months before his accident he was doing just that... doing that thing he had always wanted to do. He was getting his pilots license. He was living out one of the dreams he had always had and he wasn't scared. He was enjoying life to it's fullest. Now, he would not want you to do anything to get yourself hurt or do something to break the law... so keep that in mind when you are thinking about what you want to do. He would however support you in your goals and dreams.

So, now its your turn to make a move and Dare it For Dee. I have had these shirts designed:

I love the way the shirts turned out and we will all be branded by Uncle Dee's "3 bar D" brand on the shoulder.

There is a "Daring It For Dee" Facebook page which you can find  here. We want everyone to take pictures while "Daring It For Dee" and upload it the Facebook page or e-mail it to me at sweetishgirl34@Juno.com and I will upload it for you. Wear your t-shirt, move out of your comfort zone and take a leap of faith. DO NOT forget to snap those pics while wearing your shirt so you can share how you "Dared It"! Let's make a movement and get to "Daring It For Dee"!!!

I will be taking orders from today, May 21st through June 9th. We can get all sizes including adult and youth. Shirts will cost $17.00 plus $2.00 per shirt shipping fee. If you are ordering multiple shirts we can talk about a reduced shipping charge.  My PawPaw Finch has graciously sponsored having the shirts designed and paid for shirts for the immediate family through his business Noble Machine Company Inc. ALL PROFIT made will be divided between:

Sharrock Cemetery where Uncle Dee was laid to rest. It is a beautiful country cemetery ran strictly off of volunteer work and they strive very hard to keep it a beautiful resting place. The community members who manage the cemetery were very gracious during this tragic time.

A not for profit charity ran by one of Uncle Dee's best friends. The charity is called Go Do Love . This is a great organization and these people are truly making a difference around the world. Here is the mission statement from the Go Do Love website. "Our mission is to love like Jesus. Go Do Love seeks to love our neighbor as ourselves by providing physical, emotional, and spiritual support to children, especially orphans, around the globe." 

And...

Aunt Mon. Her world has been turned upside down and she has shown such courage and dignity throughout the visitation, funeral, and the wedding of her daughter that happened only a few shorts weeks after Uncle Dee's death. Like Aunt Mon said, " I am Daring It For Dee" every day. Money raised will help her with the funeral and arrangement costs.

If you would like to order a shirt/shirts or make a donation to the "Daring It For Dee" movement please e-mail me at sweetishgirl34@Juno.com . Please include shipping address in your e-mail. Shirts will be made after final orders on June 9th and will take a couple weeks for production and shipping.

If you have any questions do not hesitate to e-mail me.

Now... let's do this!

"Courage is being scared to death and saddling up anyway" and remember the word's of Dee. " If you aren't living on the edge you are taking up space."

-Holly