Frustration

This is an email conversation I had with a person from Bakersfield.

 

Sonia

Hello,
I would like to order a bumper sticker. How much are they?

 

Me

Thank you for writing, Sonia.  They are free to individuals.  Do you live in Bakersfield?

 

Sonia

Yes I do. I've seen the stickers on a few cars and thought they were a really neat idea.

 

Me

I have a few bumper stickers in stock and quite a few of the window lettering tips.  Which tip do you want?

 

Sonia

I would like # 50.    Parents raise kind, thoughtful children by modeling selflessness, empathy, and altruism.

 

Me

and you want it for your bumper, not the window.

 

Sonia

Correct

 

Me

Bad news I'm afraid.  It's not one of the stickers I have in stock and I can't order just one.  In fact, I can't order anything right now because Advancing Parenting has no money.  I've been applying for grants, but nothing has been approved.  AP is not a big organization, no office, no employees, just me.  If some money comes in I'll get back in touch with you.

It's a shame when great ideas can't get the funding they need.

I'm so sorry!

David