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Ashanti

Single Mom Trying to Make Ends Meet

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My URL: http://www.microgiving.com/profile/ashanti

Offline | Member Since: 05/22/10 | Login Count: 19 | Profile Views: 793 | Last Login: 06/01/10

Biography

I am a single mother with two beautiful children. As of right now, I have a 2 1/2 year old daughter turing 3 in July 2010. I recently have been blessed with a 7 week old son delivered by c-section. I am hard-working, and making my children happy and making sure that they have everything that they need is my first priority. I am trying to get back into school to advance my education. I currently have 2 years of college education under my belt. I try not to rely on anyone for anything that I need, but given our current economical situation in our country, I am having to put my pride aside, and ask for help. I am so used to being the helper. Well, if there is anything else that you would like to know, send me a message. Thanks for reading. Be Blessed!!

My Interests

Music, Swimming, Research, God/Jesus, My Children, Sports

Getting To Know Me
My Family Mother :Janet Father: Oscar Brother(s): Jabari Sister(s): AnJanette Recent changes in my life : I have recently become a new mommy again. Also in the process of ending one lease, and starting another for the better. Favorite board game Scrabble What is most important thing in your life? The positive emotional,physical,and mental development of my children Pick five words that describe yourself : diligent, dependable,generous,friendly,nurturing Can you juggle ? Yes What is your favorite day? Christmas! What is your favorite season? Summer What is your favorite meal? Chicken Parmesan/Eggplant Parmesan What time do you wake up in the morning? 6 am If you could have one super power, what would it be? have to think this one out a bit more Comedy or Horror? Comedy If you could build a house anywhere, where would it be? I have to think about this one a bit more. Who is the person from you past you wish you could go back and talk to? My mother's mother. I never had a chance to meet her, but technically she is in my past right? What characteristics do you think you've inherited from your parents? diligence and integrity What do you never leave home without? my children Who would you most like to meet? Erykah Badu If you had a million dollars, what would you do with it? I would make sure that my family was financially stable-college,home,etc. and give the rest to whomever really needs it. Hobbies and Talents : I have played piano. Started lessons at the age of 3. I have played basketball and softball in high school. I was involved with a math club called Mu Alpha Theta, as well as student government. I always maintained a gpa above 3.2. I received the bright futures scholarship for Florida List achievements and any future educational plans : I hope to be able to return to college, and continue my education once my student loans are out of default. This, is my major set-back because of unguided decisions that were made in my earlier years.

Photos Of Ashanti

(Photos: 2 | Views: N/A | Last upload: May 22nd, 2010 )

My new baby boy!!

Aishani and mommy-mommy daughter day, after c-section. She told her nana the night before, "I miss my mommy". Therefore, stitches and all, I took her with me to my follow up appointment. We spent the whole day together, just us!!

Bookmarks
Bahama Village Music Program - I was a part of it's beginning, and look at it now!!

Journal

My daughter has great artistic ability @ 2 years old.

Posted on Sun 23 May, 05:40 pm

So, I was making lunch for my daughter, and she pulled out an index card and started doodling. She says, "Look mommy, eyes!!" I looked down, and their were two dots on the paper. I continued warming up her food in the microwave, and then she said, "Look mommy"!! When I looked down, I saw a face. I could actually make out a human face!! For the body, she didn't draw a stick figure, she actually drew a body and arms. I had to do a double take! My daughter is an artist, naturally. Keep in mind, she is only 2 years old. She will be 3 in July. Later that day, she also drew a fish. I work with her on her alphabet and the spelling of her name and shapes, but I can't draw worth a lick, so I don't know where she learned to draw with such natural ability. >>>

Requests History

Single Parent

Disabled

May 22, 2010

Improve quality of life

Single Parent

Description: I am in need of a security deposit for an apartment in a safe and decent neighborhood for my family.

My progress:

This is a short term need assistance request .

My message:

Supporting Documentation: Ashanti has the following documentation

Progress:

$ (3%)

Still needed: $880


Request was active: 561 days

Request created: May 22nd, 2010 \| Request views: N/A \| Request modified 1 time(s) \| Last modified: May 22nd, 2010

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My Comments

jessie

Sep 22, 2011 14:09:33

I'll reach for your hand in the cold of winter,I'll reach for your
hand in the heat of summer. But if my short life can'treach the dawn
of spring, I promise, in heaven, I'll reach you with my wings.have a
blessed day smiles, the carters

Becky Raymond: Administrator

Jun 06, 2010 07:15:42

Just for the record.  It's not acceptable to send emails, private
messages or profile comments asking any donor or sponsor to visit your
profile or to help with your needs.  Ashanti, I know you have not done
this and I thank you.  I'm posting the message on your profile because
it was suggested and I wanted to make it clear that it is unacceptable
and it can get your profile removed from the community.

Getting on the front page requires a level 3 status and regular
community activity.  That is judged by your login record, your forum
participation and journal/photo activity.

Many tend to say..I don't have time for that, but raising donations is
just like earning a paycheck.  You get what you put into it.  No boss
is going to give a paycheck if you don't have time to work for it and
no donor will help if you don't have time to work at your community
service.  We spotlight those who work at their profiles and work to
help others within the community even if it's just lending a bit of
support and advice.

You have done all the RIGHT things Ashanti, that is why you are on the
front page and your personal forum thread is seen on social networks
and RSS feeds.

Ashanti	May 31, 2010 07:17:11
@ Brooks, I think that I did send John an email, but I didn't "beg" for help. Just posting this info is enough of a bashing to my pride. ;)

Ashanti

May 31, 2010 07:14:49

@ Brooks, I have noticed that I am on the front page sometimes when I
sign in.  Childrepn and Families does nothing in the state of Florida
for this type of help.  I was actually in line at Neighborhood
services to see if they would help @ 4 am in the morning, only to be
told when the doors opened at 7:30 am that they could not help.  What
a shame I think to myself.  I could just give in and say hey, nobody
wants to help??? Well, I will just contribute to the negative ongoings
in the neighborhoods that I can "afford" to move into, but
the person that I am just cannot do that.  Thank you for your
suggestions Brooks!!

Brooks Lamkin saving Florida camp	May 29, 2010 03:33:34
Use a lot of prayer. Keep talking to Children and famlies for help. Write John on this site to see if he will help. Talk to Becky to see if she can put you on the front page.

Becky Raymond: Administrator

May 24, 2010 06:22:15

That is what I meant.  The AOL service uses the Internet Explorer
engine.  It's been a long time since I was on AOL so I didn't know if
they were doing tabbed browsing yet or not.  I'll pass this on to
development though and see what he thinks you can do.  I'm sorry about
that, this is the first time we have had an AOL issue.

Becky Raymond: Administrator	May 24, 2010 04:23:05
I am pretty sure AOL uses the IE browser engine. Do you have tabbed browsing so that you could open the forum in it's own window?

Becky Raymond: Administrator

May 24, 2010 01:36:41

If you are using Internet Explorer the navigation canceled message is
pretty common.  I suggest first logging into MicroGiving then open
another browser tab and go to microgiving.com/forum  If you don't see
all the forums just refresh the window, it takes a second to recognize
your login.  The problem is that the forum is in an IFrame and
sometimes explorer has an attitude when it comes to frames.

Brooks Lamkin saving Florida camp	May 23, 2010 15:21:25
Hello, how are you?

Dedicated Father	May 23, 2010 12:24:59
Thank you

Jasmine	May 23, 2010 02:12:31
Aw thank you sweetheart. Likewise. I wish you and your beautiful babies the best!! <3

Becky Raymond: Administrator	May 23, 2010 00:21:45
You are very welcome. If you need any help just post a message or email me at braymond@microgiving.com

Becky Raymond: Administrator	May 23, 2010 00:17:11
Beautiful family and congrats on your newest child.

Becky Raymond: Administrator

May 22, 2010 20:57:32

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