Pay It Forward Auction

02/22/2013

Catching Fire... By Juliana

First of all, the funniest nickname to me was in fact “Jelly” from Angela. Thank you for all of the choices.

So I know that in the past, therapy hasn’t been my favorite, but not everyone feels the same and I have been told it helps I guess even if I don’t like it. Some therapies are also very expensive and my mom said insurance doesn’t cover everything. I know that I had a lot of help. I don’t really know what I would do otherwise. Well there is someone that I want to help and I was trying to figure out how. Since people say they like my paintings and want to know when I will sell some I had an idea … I’m gonna auction off a painting of mine to the highest bidder and the funds will go directly to Sojourn Therapeutic Riding but for someone ELSE to have therapy WOOOHOO!! I hated riding but probably wouldn’t have liked it before BUT hey, to each their own. The people are really nice and lots of people say it helps so why not help someone else can benefit from it? AND if anyone cares Sojourn is horseback riding and my little sister works there!! Would it help if I said please? If so, then “please”! So: you offer up the dough, I offer up the painting, and we give that money to Sojourn, so someone else will get to take lessons there because I know they will like it better than I did! We are all great! The painting I am auctioning is the picture above and its called “Catching Fire” BUT if you buy it you can rename it, like adopting a puppy! This auction will end next weekend lets say Saturday at noon.

Comments

Leda

02/22/2013 6:43pm

I bid $25.00

Lauralee S Fuhrmann

02/22/2013 6:43pm

Juliana...what an amazing and selfless gesture, you yet again demonstrate! Your compassion and art of giving knows no bounds. Bless you:)

Lauralee S Fuhrmann

02/22/2013 6:44pm

I bid $50

Leda

02/22/2013 6:47pm

$75

Lauralee S Fuhrmann

02/22/2013 6:50pm

:). This is gonna be fun!

Leda

02/22/2013 6:58pm

I agree.

Katie B

02/22/2013 7:04pm

$100.

Ellyn Blauser

02/22/2013 7:16pm

What a beautiful idea! I wish I could bid higher, but you know where I live and my funds are very poor, but good luck!

Jen and Les Parke

02/22/2013 7:50pm

We bid $150!!! When we met your parents in Tennessee we knew they were special people who had a very special daughter. We spokealot about you that weekend and think you are auch an inspiration!! Your art is amazing just like the artist! Keep that positive attitude it really touches peoples heart!!!

Will Smith

02/22/2013 8:20pm

Juliana, I have not been able to check out this site in a long while. I have been incredibly busy, and I'm sorry for that. However, The last time I was here, your mom was writing blogs... and now it is you - I think that that is incredible. You're painting is beautiful by the way :)

Much Love,
Will

Marisa

02/22/2013 10:48pm

Juliana, I just caught glimpse of your blog. I have been following your recovery since 2011. I am so happy at how far you have come. Your blog is so well written and your artwork is simply beautiful. I wish nothing but the best for you.

Jen Rodriguez

02/22/2013 10:48pm

Beautiful idea and beautiful painting. I bid $200.00

Laura link

02/22/2013 10:54pm

Loves it! Wish I could bid. :( You are doing a great thing. Funny and random thing...I usually read your blogs from my phone while laying in bed before I fall asleep, and used to read your mom's at the same time. Well after I read your last blog the other night I had a dream about you! You were talking so beautifully I kept thinking "what was her mom TALKING about - speech therapy??? She has a beautiful and clear voice!" So here's to dreams coming true! (And so many times they have.) Xo

Charlene

02/23/2013 3:28am

I LOVE THAT PAINTING SO MUCH!!
I would bid if i could , but with American dollar vs South Africa rand , im not gonna get close .But this is such a great idea!
I bet the one winning this will be REALLY happy , and its for a good cause! :) GREAT JOB Juli!

Juliana

02/25/2013 5:30pm

What painting?

Scott Purstelik

02/23/2013 9:43am

Wow, what I a great idea! I can't bid but I sure can still comment on how incredible this is that you would want to do this for someone else. Hey, how about the rest of you? Even if you aren't able to bid, don't you agree that this is cool of her?

P.M.

02/23/2013 11:56am

I love this painting Juliana!! I bid $225.00

anige

02/23/2013 1:07pm

It's a beautiful painting and a wonderful thing to do, Juli!

Delaney Barnes

02/23/2013 7:34pm

I would bid but I am 12 years old and have no money love you thought sis

Delaney and Juli's Mom

02/24/2013 11:30am

So incredibly proud of my kids and the people they are becoming. I am a very fortunate and blessed person.

Barbara link

02/23/2013 9:09pm

Thank you so very much for your kindness and generosity. You know, Juli, we could provide a carriage ride ;D You might not like riding on top of a horse; however, we could arrange a relaxing carriage ride with our Class B mini, Chance! It's a whole different experience - not at all like under saddle:) Again, thank you so much. You are a lovely young lady and I'm so glad our paths have crossed.

Taylor Gestes

02/23/2013 9:57pm

Hey Juli! I would be more than happy to help you too! Just let me know how. :D

Angela "Jelly"

02/23/2013 11:55pm

Yay!!! I WIN!! haha I just saw this post! This made me so happy!!!! I have the funniest nickname. yay. I <3 you Juliana. You made my day. Keep painting! I told you that I was inspired because of your artwork..so I bought paint and materials today...and wow I SUCK . haha

Angela "Jelly"

02/23/2013 11:58pm

hey guys, by saying I win , I didn't mean the bid. I meant the nickname contest. lol. Good luck to all the bidders!

Amanda Andersson

02/24/2013 7:20am

I love reading your blogs and this is a beautiful painting and a wonderful thing to do, Juli! If I had a better economic situation I would have bid.

Elin G. J.

02/24/2013 10:42am

I bid 250 $ plus shipping cost!
I really like your work, and at the moment buying one of your paintings is a priority for me. You are a rising star artist and i admire you.
Best wishes
Elin

tausha burkholder

02/24/2013 12:23pm

I have also, taken up painting since my T.B.I. and relate to the movie "50 first dates"

Juliana

02/24/2013 2:40pm

really??how did it relate to you?Ive never seen it.

Waldo

02/24/2013 6:11pm

I'm sorry, but this blog doesn't sound like Juliana. She has a fun, silly sort of personality (from her page) that seems to be disappearing, and I see only traces of it in this blog. Seems to me someone is editing it and I would much rather see Juliana's typos and such than to read someone else's ideas of how Juliana feels and thinks, or even just corrected grammar, etc. I am sure that the intent is good, but we love her AS IS, no editing required. Thanks for listening.

Delaney (juliana's sister)

02/24/2013 7:05pm

you don't know my sister ya she is funny and silly but she is way funnier than she was before and it makes really mad that you would say that kind of thing and sorry if you feel that way but you are wrong. everyday juli writes and fix thing just for you guys to read and laugh and I read her the blogs ever time they are posted and as soon as there is one that is kind hearted and sweet thing, you speak out!!!! that's unfair. I hope you realize how stupid that comment was!!

Maggie M

02/24/2013 11:01pm

Hi, I'm a friend of Juli's that visits at least once a week. I've seen Juliana typing out some parts of the blog when I come over. I do know that she spends extra time to make each sentence perfect here, whereas on her facebook page, she quickly types out her messages in the allotted time she has available at the computer. Anyone who knew Juli before her accident knows that she was an excellent speller and writer. Even now, when asking her to spell something that we can't understand, she is a stickler to getting each letter correct. I'm sure you meant no offense, but I know that this blog means a lot to Juliana. She really deserves all the credit for everything written here.

Juliana

02/24/2013 7:33pm

Im really confused as to who this might be and of COURSE its me writing!please dont take the credit away,those blogs take me FOREVER to write.

Waldo

02/24/2013 11:35pm

My apologies Miss Juliana. You don't know me personally, I have just followed your story since AI and have been impressed with your story. Very heart felt. I intended no disrespect. You are one of the most inspirational persons I have ever known of. I'm sorry if I am mistaken about someone helping you, I just want you to know that you are perfect in all your writings. I only meant to compliment how far you have come. It's just didn't seem like YOU 100%. Maybe it is because you are trying so hard to be perfect when you already are. Either way, much love to you and I pray for your full recovery dear Juliana.

Juliana

02/25/2013 10:52am

well I really appreciate you apologizing so thats good,youre forgiven.BUT,just because people help me correct grammar and I punctuation,doesnt mean the writings arent mine.they totally are!and I just so happen to think those things are unimportant.wel p.I dont feeL like having an arguement online.thanks again for apologizing. Juli

Mackenzie (juli's sister)

02/25/2013 4:41pm

I would pay $300 in monopoly money but you might have a different opinion. Well I guess I cant pay any money if I don't have any real money.

Mackenzie

02/25/2013 4:58pm

After this auction you should do different cause so you better get started on more paintings have a good time painting.

Amy

02/25/2013 9:57pm

We need less cynical people in the world and more art! Keep up the good work Juliana.

Kim

02/26/2013 4:31pm

That is an absolutely beautiful painting, and let me say I appreciate your blogs and LOVE reading them. If I was in a better position financially I would bid, but nonetheless... BRAVO!!! Keep it up girl!!

paulino

02/27/2013 10:52pm

hello Juliana? hru?
firstly I´m sory about my poor english...
I live in Brazil, I´d like to say that your history saved my engagement. i was about to brooke up my engagement whehn I saw your video since then almost every day looking to see how his recovery is, always look for new videos new photos.
if you at least send me a hi
I would be very happy
I became a big fan of you
god bless you
today and forever love

Juliana

02/28/2013 8:44pm

Paulino ... Juli has won a lot of fans here in Brazil .....

Juliana Gutier

02/28/2013 8:47pm

Ju think you should sell all ... wanted to buy one of his paintings .....

Annie nolan

03/12/2013 10:18am

Hey I just saw this, are you going to auction any more paintings..

Annie Nolan link

03/12/2013 10:22am

I just saw this, are you going to be auctioning off any more paintings??

Bárbara link

05/12/2013 12:57am

Hello Juli
I knew his story a little while, and since then accompany you and your publications every day. I live in Brazil (city cuiaba) and have not yet learned English, then always use the google translator to read what you write and am now using it to write to you (laughs). You are lovely! You are an inspiration, thank you for writing and give the opportunity to keep up your beautiful story. Her story touched me so much, and changed the way my love my boyfriend, changed my way of thinking about life. Thank you, my sincere thanks for making me you will be thankful for life! You're beautiful, and would be very grateful if you would read my little gesture of affection will you!
Kisses, my dear and inspirational Juli.

John

05/21/2013 4:01am

Hey, Nice painting! We should get IKEA to mass make it. Haha the Swedish connection! So cheers for ur beautiful painting. :)