The Domino Effect

I am trying to recall the last time I tried to make a domino maze. I was never really good at creating one that actually worked. But I am fascinated by people who even have the patience to simply build one, only to watch all that hard work go tumbling down in a matter of a few moments. Yet and still I can appreciate the joy that one must feel when the dominoes fall exactly as planned. Everyone I've ever seen build a maze did so with intense seriousness while artfully spacing each piece, this all with a shaky hand. I just don't think that I could do it. Purposely knock one piece over to kick start the beginning of the end. But who said the ending was bad? I am beginning to think of the "domino effect," as a good thing after reading an email from my friend which made this same observation. Everyone who knows me should know how I am a sucker for mushy success stories. So as I read my friend's email, I started to feel the tears well up in my eyes with each word as she described THE GREY BUTTON as being on it's way to becoming one of those success stories. I emailed her earlier to thank her for all the support over the years once again. Now, I know I have shared stories of my past and the difficult situations I've been in, but today I am reminded of the people who have done nothing but bring me happiness. I have two very special ladies in my life that not only encouraged me with my fashion career but supported me in any way they could. For example, when I had no sales for the month(s) and started to question my decisions, I had my friends to make sure that I didn't let that discourage me. As a matter of fact, they would often be my only sale for the month and not out of pity, but because they really believed I had created a unique and quality product that they loved and was proud to wear. The unselfish amount of love these two friends have shown me over the years has literally been the spark that has developed into THE GREY BUTTON. As my friend stated, "you help the ones you love... and then "you" go on to help those that need it.. i.e. the grey button project!!! its the domino effect... " 

Everyone can be a domino and part of the big picture maze. Please donate your buttons in support of THE GREY BUTTON PROJECT.