Blessings to Others

I'm writing this blog post a day after attending my aunt's homegoing service.  As the matriarch of the family after my grandmother's death 10 years ago, she was "momma, granny, sister, auntie, cousin, friend".  She was a blessing in my life, and will be thoroughly missed in our family and in the Alvin, SC community.  As I reflect on the last few visits I had with her during her illness (the doctor gave her a few weeks, but she outlasted more than 9 months), she was most impressed with our love of traveling.  She enjoyed hearing about our past international trips and our upcoming trip to Los Angeles. She has never been on a plane, and I fondly recall her laughing so hard when I told her that flying above the clouds was like being in heaven. I'm sure she'll be looking down on us at the Oscar's Red Carpet, beaming with pride and laughter. She's finally made it above the clouds.

I'm also writing this blog after posting a video on our YouTube Channel of one of my students. She's currently fundraising for a 19-day European trip this upcoming July.  My goal is to personally help her raise $1000. My sister and I have paid for her Passport fees, and she is still in need of funds to pay for her tuition and travel spending money. Please view the video, and if you are interested in donating or have fundraising ideas, please contact us via weconnectedprod@gmail.com so that we can forward a personal letter from Tamia, and to whom and where you can send donations.

So as I end this post, a few days before Rhonda and I head to Los Angeles, I'm constantly reminded of being a blessings to others. Whether it's a loved one or a stranger, find the time to help someone in need.  It doesn't take much time at all. It can be a phone call to let someone know you are thinking of them, offering a few words of encouragement, or giving a few dollars to help make a dream come true.  As you seek out opportunities to Take A Leap, also find the time to be a blessing to others. 

Take A Leap Webshow

The time has come to premiere the Pilot Episode of Take A Leap.  No further introduction is necessary-- here it is!!

Also, check out the full line of videos on our YouTube Channel, including all four of our short films; several Take A Leap teaser videos; and the two short films by the youths who participated in our Summer Film Camp in July 2012.  Yes, the Holidays have arrived!!

All the best!!
We Connected Productions, LLC
Rhonda & Sharee Washington

Crunch Time!!

We have less than a month to reach our goal of raising $5500 on our Indiegogo fundraising site.  It's a daunting task, but we know it can be and have been done by other filmmakers and artists.  The biggest question or concern from people have been--what do I get out of it or what you can do for me?  We thought about it and looked at it through two viewpoints: perks received by individuals/businesses/organizations and new business opportunities.

The perks received by a $20 or more donation includes a small souvenir and postage card from either our Italy or China destination while we are there with a heartfelt Thank You!!  Just note that because of distance, it may get to you after we return back to the States.  We'll also mail out to you a DVD of our four IMDb credited short films- Angel of Mine, From the Shallow to the Deep, The Resolution Pact, and That's Bull: Elijah and the Prophets of Wall Street (2012 SEIIF Best Story Award; 2012 Glory Reelz Christian Film Festival Best Short Film).  The compilation DVD is valued at $7.00.

Businesses should view our YouTube video that talks about the Take A Leap Webseries concept. We have one project underway, and another is under a bid review.  All monies are going towards our fundraising goal.  We can be contacted at weconnectedprod@gmail.com for further discussion.

Please post on Twitter, Facebook and/or Linked-in, email, text, or phone family and friends!!

Thanks,
Rhonda & Sharee