Joe's Birthday Surprise!

Whooo hooo!!! The day is finally here! I don't have to hold this secret any longer! Happy birthday Joe Fernandes​!!!

I'm so happy to have taken the day off to spend with Joe on his birthday. He thinks I've been weird with my phone and laptop these past few weeks because of the bike surprise he received on Saturday. Little does he know I have been secretly holding a donation page for the ultimate birthday gift.... A new Volvo. Thank you to Nisa Monterrey​, Chuck Schau​, Andy Friesen​, Betty J. White​ & Sovera Nourn​ for donating to Joe's new Volvo! We have raised $365. Here's the updated story (as of last night):

Joe is selling his car for $700. There is this awesome one in tip top shape in Washington for $1500. My goal is to raise as much of that gap so Joe can finally have his ultimate birthday gift. I'm so excited for him to see this! If you feel called to donate to his Volvo dream, check out the link below. No gift is too small! I love you Joe!

Whoa guys! Joe's birthday is almost here! Well the dude backed out of buying his car so we are back at square one. Joe said to me this morning he thinks it's a sign to get his car all fixed up and I am so excited for him to see that there is already $300 to put towards this goal of his. If you feel called to donate a birthday gift feel free to. I know it will mean so much to him! No gift is too small. Love you!

Here's an update! So Joe has decided to sell his car. He has found one that is in great shape up in Washington. As far as I know (since last night) his plan is to sell his car for $1000 and put it towards an 85 Volvo in Washington that I think is going for $1500. He's stressing about money and I am just trying to convince him it'll all work out. Awhile back he placed an order for my engagement ring and decided that giving me that ring was more important to him than putting his money into this car. This is why I want to help him. He shows me so much love and consideration every day and he made it a point to tell me that it means much more to him to pay off my ring (so he can finally propose) than to get his car running and that is where all his extra money has been going for the last few months. But I know it bothers him not to have a running vehicle and depending on me to get us around. I know that by him getting a vehicle that is his, his confidence will boost a million fold. I want to be able to support him in that way and for him to know that he is loved and supported in his dreams by not only me but by his friends and family too. I just wanted to share all of that with you because I don't want to steer you wrong in why I'm doing this or what the money will be used for. As far a Joe knows, I ordered his birkenstocks he wants so badly but really I just want to help him get this car. We have $300 in birthday gifts so far and I know that about $400 more will help pay for the car and gas to get up to Washington and back. Thank you all for loving and supporting him. He is the most amazing man I know.

Whoo hoo! Here is an update! We have raised $300. Thank you Nisa Monterrey, Chuck Schau & Andy Friesen! I got a little nervous because last night Joe was talking about selling his car to get another one but just let it go. Realizing that whatever he chooses is the right choice. Then tonight I asked him how much it would be to get his car running and he said about $700. So we are halfway there! Any donation/birthday gift is appreciated! So excited to share this with him in a little over a week. Thank you everyone for supporting this incredible man that I am so grateful to have in my life. xoxo