To ask or not to ask

I’ve been debating whether or not I should ask my subscribers to the Daily Dose of Jonathan for a personal favor.

Is that appropriate? Will it deepen our connection or cheapen our connection?

As you are about to see, I have decided to ask.

Why? Because asking is the part we can control. Everything after that is outside of our control. Whether people say “yes” or “no”, whether they appreciate that we asked or are offended that we asked, what they think of us, and how they feel – all these are up to them not us.

A good general rule of thumb is to be bold and ask. If we don’t ask, it is very hard to receive.

So here’s the favor: We are hosting an exchange student from Finland, Momo, through AFS. AFS is running a contest. Contestants post a story about their experience and the story that receives the most votes wins a family trip (including the exchange student).

My wife is determined to win but we are getting our behinds kicked by a couple of other entries. So I request your vote. http://reellife.afsusa.org/entry/458636#.Vxg_inpBE-1  Even better would be your vote and getting other people to vote too.

Obviously if this is not your thing, we can still be friends. If it is, then thanks a ton in advance. You do have to register and then click on a confirmation email to vote so thanks for soldiering through this process.

Much Love,

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