Wow. Thank you all so much. I don't even know what to say.
I've had one person offer me his expertise on my plans to use 30-day-challenge tactics to make the money, one person offer some excellent advice on alternate ways to get the job done, and a couple of people offer more direct assistance -- not to mention Caro and her awesomely inspirational post.
I honestly expected to be ridiculed when I posted my situation. Thank you all so much for proving me wrong.
And Caro -- yes, I believe I will succeed. With people like you guys offering advice and inspiration, I absolutely will. The choice to act, I hope, is evident in the fact that I'm putting myself out there for everyone to judge (and more importantly, follow). I can't let you guys down after I've decided on this as my course of action. Not after a show of faith and charity like I recieved today.
I can't even put words to my gratitude.
You guys boggle my brain.
Thank you.
Michael Danielson