~Welcome to the story of our journey to save another Eastern European princess with down syndrome and an older child! In 2010, we traveled half way around the world to adopt a twenty month old (now three years old) precious girl with down syndrome, Gabby. Now, less than two years later, we are on a mission to adopt another precious little girl that is in the same orphanage Gabby was in, Ava. Not only Ava, but yes....one more "Elaine". That means we are trying to adopt two more children!!!! If you are unaware of the situation in most, if not all Eastern European countries, please continue to read. In these countries children with down syndrome and special needs are most often placed in orphanages and if not adopted by the age of four or five (depending on circumstance), they are transferred to institutions where the likely-hood of them ever seeing outside of the institution walls remain slim to none. Many will live very short lives due to lack of appropriate care. Please don't allow this to happen to our sweet Ava! "Elaine" was fortunate enough to escape a very bad institution but nonetheless is in an institution and is an older child whose chances of coming home if we can't adopt her are not good. Having adopted and fully funding ourselves the previous adoption such a short time ago, we will need all of the help we can get to reunite these two angels and bring their big sister home. We utilized all extra resources with our first adoption and so fundraising is essential with this adoption. Whether it be from your prayers, helping to fundraise, buying from fundraisers, donations, etc...your help is much appreciated and is very much needed in order to make this dream a reality. Thank you so much for following our journey~

Wednesday, April 11, 2012

~Mary Kay & Primitive Blanket Auction Fundraiser~

ATTENTION: MARY KAY Silent Auction FUNDRAISER!! This fundraiser is to benefit Ava's adoption. This Mary Kay basket includes the satin hands set, 2 in 1 body wash and shave, velocity facial cleaner and moisturizer, eye makeup remover, ultimate mascara, chocolate kiss eyeshadow and pink diamonds lip gloss (if you were to buy all of this you would pay $119). Our starting bid will need to start at $50 that is less than half of the value!!!! Each bid will need to increase from the previous bid by a minimum of $3. All bids will need to be placed by commenting on my blog or facebook. I will keep you updated through my status and through my blog. The bidding for this product will end on Friday 4-20-12 at 10:00 p.m. where the highest bidder will be the winner! You will be provided with multiple payment options at that time. Remember bidding doesn't mean that you have to submit payment as you bid, bidding means you are attempting to outbid others to win in the end. PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE consider participating in this wonderful fundraiser for a great cause. Thank you so much!!!!

Update: The starting bid of $50 was made on 4-11-12 at 8:25 p.m. by Rachel High via my fb page.
Update: Allison Tuinstra bid $53 on 4-11-12 at 8:47 p.m. via The Reece's Rainbow Forum.
Update: Natasha Burgess bid $56 on 4-11-12 at 9:02 p.m. via fb.
Update: Rachel High bid $60 4-11-12 at 9:04 p.m. via fb.
Update: Natasha Burgess $65 4-11-12 at 9:09 p.m. via fb.
Update: Rachel High bid $70 4-12-12 at 1:00 p.m. via fb.

UPDATE:  We will be ending the bid on the Mary Kay Basket tomorrow, Sunday 4-15-12 at noon! Please bid whle this is still available! Your going to get an awesome deal on the basket!!!!
Attention all PRIMITIVE ladies!!! This blanket, donated by Snobia Brock from her primitive shop (which has beautiful decor), is going up for bidding starting right now. The starting bid will need to be $35 and each bid will need to be raised a minimum of $3 from the previous bid. The bidding will end next Friday 4-20-2012 at 10:00 p.m. The person with the highest bid at 10:00 p.m. will be the winner. Upon that time, I will contact you to give you multiple payment options and we will arrange pick up or delivery.  This is a beautiful blanket and is 100% cotton so it is made really good! This would be the perfect couch or bed throw or would be perfect to sit on a primitive bench. You need to bid by commenting on this status, the picture, or my blog. I will keep it updated regularly. 100% of the proceeds will go to our adoption so this is the perfect way to contribute to the adoption and decorate your home! Also, please remember, their is more beautiful items just like this at Snobia's shop! Let the bidding begin and good luck! THANK YOU SO MUCH!


Update: Autumn Couch bid $35 on 4-13-12 at 12:57 a.m. via fb.
Update: Amber Nolan bid $40 on 4-13-12 at 1:09 p.m. via fb.

UPDATE:  We will be ending the bid on the Primitive Blanket Monday 4-16-12 at noon! Please bid whle this is still available!
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