Saturday, May 16, 2009

Still Raising Funds...Can You Help?

I just wanted to give you an update on the SILENT AUCTION FUNDRAISER. Yesterday was the original ending of the auction for the two quilts; however, we have decided to extend it another two weeks - until about 6:45pm Central Time on Thursday, May 28 (which, prayerfully, will be the night before I pass court!!!).

With that in mind, I am reposting the quilt photos below. Also, the beginning bid on each is $250, and there is already a $250 bid on the tulip pattern, so please bid up from there. These can be shipped anywhere in the continental United States. Please bear in mind that just the material in these quilts cost about $400 each, plus they are hand made by a precious lady in my church. So, regularly these quilts would sell for anywhere from $500-$1,000 each. With the tulip pattern, you also get four pillow shams (she found more that she had made) and two throw pillows. Please specify if you are bidding on the tulip pattern (queen size) or the Mary Engelbreit nine block teacup pattern (full/queen size).

Please, please, please help me finalize the raising of funds for bringing my daughter home from Ethiopia. The overall process has cost about $25,000, but what is the price on the life of a child who needs a loving, Godly home? Priceless! (Sounds like a commercial.) :) I am still a little bit short, therefore, all proceeds from this auction will go toward the travel expenses of me going over and what it takes to bring her home, as well. [And, even if you can't bid on these quilts, would you please pass this information along to anyone else who might be able to help?]

To bid, please see my post dated May 19 on how to bid on eBay. Thanks.




1 comments:

Anonymous said...

Shala...I think that was a very good way of replying to annonymous' comment. I totally agree and wish you all the best and know that God is leading you where He wants you.

Jen from Victory

Encouraging Words

Psalm 27:13-14 NLT
Yet I am confident I will see the Lord’s goodness while I am here in the land of the living. Wait patiently for the Lord. Be brave and courageous. Yes, wait patiently for the Lord.

Galatians 6:9 NKJV
And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart.