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Red Swan recently hosted an event at a Women of Faith conference and asked the audience to imagine how they would spend a check from Red Swan. As you'll see, there's no right or wrong answer. It's entirely up to you...

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"I am currently pregnant with my 6th child, do not have much money and am in need of baby items. And need to make car insurance payments."
Carrie V.
Mason City, IA

"I'm going to take a trip to see my sister and husband who had an accident 2 weeks ago. Thank you Spirit. Praise Your Name Lord."
Ramona D.
San Jose, CA

"I just signed up this weekend to sponsor a girl child from Ethiopia. She was a last chance child and I am so thrilled to have her in my life. I am going to use all the money and give it back to her thru this World Vision program. I also want to have my two little girls, 8 and 12 yrs of age, become involved in her life too. I also hope I'm one of the 50 first people so I may have a chance to receive a free pass for next Sept's in Cleveland, Ohio's Women of Faith. God bless you all very much."
JoAnn S.
Canfield, OH

"Get my rent paid the 2 months that I am behind!"
Sheila H.
Billings, MT

"50% will go to an "adopt a family" from our church. Single mom w/ 4 kids, financial hardship, etc.. 50% we'll be praying to see where the Lord will have us do."
Joyce Z.
Waterbury, CT

"I'm saving to send a missionary (family) to the Holy Land!"
Laura N.
Greene, NY

"I want to get a pool for my son!"
Shirley D
Portsmouth, OH

"This is all I have. I was never a big jewelry girl not have I had anyone to buy me jewelry. As a single mom, my think big is finding a way I will be able to pay for my daughter's home school tuition, along with continuing to put food on the table. This will help towards those expenses. I try not to dream too big because when I do, I am usually disappointed. I also try not to get my hopes up too high. Thank you."
Jennifer S.
Spencerport, New York

"What I would spend a little extra money on would hire a helper so my husband and I could take a weekend away. Three years ago he lost his father and we now help his mom with a 1500 acre ranch, and both of us have full time jobs, so as you can see we have 2 jobs each our normal and then the ranch. We also have 2 kids- 1 twelve year old boy, lots of help and a four year old girl who will soon be lots of help. Also I lost my mom one year ago and she was my ultimate sister for a long time. Last year was my 1st women of faith, 2 weeks after my mom passed away, and I loved every crying laughing moment."
May W.
Curlew, Washington

"Bills, clothing and food."
Paula W.
Strongsville, OH

"My 10 year wedding anniversary is coming up soon and I am planning on using this for that. My husband is planning something special for us and I don't know what, but I do know we don't have the extra money to do anything special so I am hoping this helps."
Randi L.
Billings, MT

"Well, I would love to have fun with it, but money is tight right now, so it will probably go into bills or groceries. Red Swan sounds like a great program so thank you for all that you are doing."
Kara C.
Spokane, WA

"Savings. Save for adoption. Whether it's as little as $1 it's still a blessing."
Sara S.
Painted Post, NY

"I would like to go back and finish my degree. I am 53 yrs old and was in real estate until the market got bad. For safety reasons I don't want to sell 4closures anymore."
Patricia M.
Westerville, OH

"Take a very deserving friend out to lunch and a "spa" day. She has a 15 year old son with Autism and its been taking a toll on her- physically and emotionally- she really needs a me time."
Michelle D.
Grand Island, New York

"I will give it to a missionary and his wife in Thailand that our Sunday school supports. God bless you!"
Janice A.
Webster City, IA

"I have overdrawn my checking account accidentally. This money will help make up for bounced checks and bank fees. Thank you Women of Faith and Red Swan."
Kristen R.
Elyria, OH

"I plan to use the $'s for next years conference!"
Sue S.
Chattaroy, WA

"My husband has left me and our two children. I know God is providing for our needs with Red Swan. Bless you."
Queta K.
Post Falls, ID

"I have LOTS more I could send if more than one box per sender is allowed! As you can see-some are antiques from 2 Grandmas and 4 Aunts. Thanks!"
Beckie D.
Mansfield, OH

"Would like to have 20 boxes sent as this will help our church and use this as a fund raiser"
Mary S.
Haneoye, NY

"I am using the money I receive from the sale of this jewelry to buy tickets to the Revolve Tour '4 real' event for my daughter and nieces."
Gina S.
Oregon, OH

"I know that I don't have much in the way of jewelry but, I figured I would give this a try. My work hours are being reduced this summer and if I make any money I will probably use it to help stretch things through a little a longer. God always takes care of us."
Apryl S.
Rathdrum, ID

"Pay bills!!! Thank you for the your help and God Bless"
Susan L.
Groton, CT

"What my family would do with this extra blessing would be to pay out the house payment. My husband recently lost his twelve year job and we have faith that our Lord will always watch out for his children. And he has!"
Polly T.
Chewelah, Washington

"I would like to use this toward a sponsor child. It is in my heart to do and if I can find treasures around the house that can be used to help these children. This would be a great place to start."
Veronica P.
Richland, WA

"Thank you for this opportunity to receive some extra cash that would help in buying my daughter shoes for her 8th grade graduation."
JoAnne F.
Tuckahoe, NY

"My son is on a 'pay to play' school sport team. It is very costly. I will use some ofhte money for this and tithe the remaining amount to my church, the First United Methodist Church in Middlefield, Ohio. In His divine Grace."
Karlene P.
Middlefield, OH

"There is not much in here, but I will share with food room at Real Life Ministries in Post Falls, ID."
Sandra C.
Post Falls, ID

"This year has been really hard on my family, but for the past few years my mom and I have been coming to Women of Faith, but 2010 we won't be able to afford tickets. So, I don't know if you accept my jewelry but even a little extra will help me buy my mom a ticket for next year. Thank you."
Brianna W.
Wickliffe, OH

"I would use this extra money to help pay for books for school. I am studying to become a social worker and feel that this bit of money could really help, especially since my hours have been cut back from work."
Briana P.
Deep River, CT

"I could use it to help find a place to rent or to put toward a car. Thank you!"
Vicki V.
Omak, WA

"Well, we are struggling to make ends meet! My husband just lost 12% of his gross and I am a stay at home mom of 3. We are trying to get caught up on our very past due mortgage. So I think that is where God want is all to go! Thank you so much!"
Susan S.
Alexander, NY

"Dear People, I could use money to pay off my siding loan. But I always say the Lord will provide. Heres some jewelry I never use as it was given by a friend. If I get anything I'd give it to church."
Anna C.
Spokane, WA

"Please be blessed with these items & bless someone else. These are 14k, dia & genuine stones (some estate pieces as well). A couple of pieces (chains only may be sterling silver, backs to earrings may be 14k & ss). I pray & have faith you will pay me fairly for these intact pieces that can be used again to bless others. Thank you. God bless."
Diane K.
Windsor, CT

"A mini vac to Kansas City, Mo."
Barbara H.
Youngstown, OH

"My husband is disabled on oxygen full time. We had to invest in a bath fitter and shower. We need the money to pay off the high bill. Thank you so much for your help. In Jesus, Mrs. Delores Johnson."
Delores J.
Georgetown, CT

"Save our home from foreclosure. Thank you for any amount of help you can send. Be blessed! In Christ, Dawn."
Dawn E.
Canastota, NY

"Dear Red Swan, Thank you so much for purchasing Women of Faith tickets for our group. I am sending jewelry I believe to be worth some value. I do not know for sure because many of the pieces are from my deceased mother. I send them to you in good faith in appreciation for your generosity. May God bless you!"
Mary R.
Monticello, IL

"With the economy downturn, our church is suffering from increasing debt from loans (to repair our roof). The money will be donated to the church."
Sandra C.
Albany, NY

"I think this is a new and wonderful concept. I have a lot of jewelry I no longer wear because of missing earrings or knotted chains or just not used any more. I like that you can recycle this jewelry into something new or given to someone else who can use it."
Barbara B.
Spokane, WA

"Go back to Women of Faith conf. or World Vision."
Maribel T.
New Haven, CT

"During these uncertain times, I would like to contribute to my mortgage to chip away at it all I can. I do not need possessions but I do need a roof over my head. I am a single parent and I'm selling everything I can to ensure that we will keep our house for as long as we can."
Santina D.
Islip, NY

"And use the extra money to visit my father in Puerto Rico. He is my life after the God. He is the men. He have 82 years. He is survive the cancer. God bless you."
Sonia O.
Springfield, MA

"Fix my daughter's car."
Fe F.
Rochester, NY

"Just recently lost my job. Got laid off of work and so I would use the money to buy food and my medication and use it to pay some bills that I am behind on and give some to my church to use for the youth program. I think this is a great program. I love Red Swan."
Emily W.
Spokane, WA

"These items were from my deceased mother and the monies you send will be put to new windows & a new heater system in our home (which are 39 years old). Thank you."
Leilani C.
Priest River, ID

"Italy"
Lynette E.
Johnson City, New York

"I want to use the money for my Mom's 70th birthday party in October, 2009."
Lillian R.
Meridan, CT

"I am in real need of a new prescription glasses & I would put this toward my saving to finally afford a pair. It won't be much but enough to make a dent in getting them sooner."
Angela H.
Coeur D'Alene, ID

"This is a wonderful idea!! We will be placing the $$ check that we get returned to us into our 2 grandchildren's accounts... Thank you."
Joyce M.
Bay Shore, NY

"The proceeds of this jewelry will be used towards a mission trip to Uganda, Africa."
Vivian D.
Clarkston, WA

"Whatever amount I receive I would give my tithe, present it to the Lord and bring it to my church and the rest whatever comes along�go to dinner with my family or just take my daughter to the movies."
Barbara R.
Middletown, NY

"I could pay some bills / buy food."
Carole Jane B.
W. Hartford, CT

"I would like to take this money and buy tickets to next year's Women of Faith conf. for a woman or a group of women that cannot afford tickets."
Denise M.
Lima, OH

"I'm going to visit my daughter in Missouri in Oct and I'll save it for my trip."
Arleen M.
Bonners Ferry, ID

"I am blessing a dear friend so she can bring home her daughter from China. I met Dawn on a mission trip – my daughter and I went to China to work in an orphanage (my husband & I have 3 adopted children from China, sponsor 1 in Phillipines & 1 in China) and met Dawn there – where she lives in the orphanage as a missionary – her story is amazing, her heart is bigger and God is even Greater. We have been friends since and I would love to be able to support her any way I can. She is "short" many thousand dollars. While at WoF in STL '09, I was praying for Dawn – then the announcement for Red Swan came on!!!!!! Praise the Lord!! Thank you for the opportunity to help a friend bring home her 1st child, her daughter Jade!"
Jill S.
Belleville, IL

"I would put it towards food for the week!" Thank you Red Swan and Women of Faith XO"
Brenda B.
Rochester, NY

"Dear Red Swan, I've always wanted to go to Women of Faith but the money just wasn't there to attend the conference. Thanks to you and your ministry of generosity I can attend for the first time this year. Please accept my gratitude with this piece of jewelry. You're a blessing to many women."
Mary Ann A.
Edmonds, WA

"My husband is a minister. He and I are putting our house for sale. I would like to begin to save money and slowly pay bills. We have children going to college that still use our help. I would love to see my family in California. I have 3 grandkids I miss. Thanks."
Patrice S.
Erie, PA

"Save for college for my daughter."
Betty M. P.
Cleveland, OH

"With the cash I will add it to my donations at my church."
Dee Dee K.
Mica, WA

"I will use this $ to do something special with my 2 yr old daughter this summer. She is the light of my life and I want to enjoy her every day in every way. Thank you."
Carolyn M.
Elyria, OH

"I was at Women of Faith this last weekend & they said the 1st 100 people to send in their jewelry would receive 2 free tickets to Women of faith in 2010, so I am hoping I can get 2 free tickets & a check for my jewelry."
Patricia L. H.
Otis Orchards, WA

"Take my two granddaughters to the teen Revolve Session."
Gayle S.
N. Olmstead, OH

"My Husband works 50hrs a week when he's home he works on our home landscaping putting in sand and sidewalks and other things. He's a hard worker and the only one who works so only one income. I would use this extra money to treat him for his birthday June 3rd he deserves it!"
Heidi C.
Moses Lake, WA

"Taxes! My husband and I were filing for a divorce 2 years ago and had a lot of difficulties. In January, 2008, my husband quit his job out of state to come back to me and our 2 children to save our marriage! (Thank the Lord!) With him quitting his job, our family income has decreased tremendously. Our marriage has never been better, but we are behind 2 years of taxes."
Brenda A.
Saxonburg, PA

"I would like to use Red Swan to raise money to send a group of teenage girls to the Revolve Tour this year. How do I get more boxes?"
Donna P.
San Jose, CA

"Could you please send me fifty boxes? I would like to pass on this project to other groups I am in."
Lorraine H.
Liberty Lake, Washington

"I will use the money to pay doctor's bills of my husband."
Lorraine C.
San Jose, CA

"I hope I'm one of the 1st 100 from Spokane to get their box sent in, so I can get tickets to the 2010 Women of Faith."
Julee M.
Marshall, WA

"My husband has been a chain smoker for over 30 years. With many attempts at trying to quit, has lead to many failures. Today my son and I were shopping in the mall and we were both drawn toward a kiosk that advertised 'quit smoking'. At almost the same time we both said, 'Daddy'. A little extra money will give someone another chance/hope to quit smoking. A little extra money will extend the life our dear loved one."
Naomi R.
Santa Clara, CA

"I am raising money for living expenses while I am unemployed and attending school and paying high medical bills. Please send more boxes. God bless."
Jeanette L.
North Liberty, IA

"My 14 yr. old daughter and I are going to match the funds we receive from Red Swan and give the amount to the summer church camp scholarship fund in our church to help a child go that couldn't otherwise. Thank you! And, God Bless!"
Peggy S. B.
Post Falls, ID

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