One Child At A Time...: January 2009

AUCTION RULES AND INFORMATION

If you would like to bid on an item:
*Please place your bid by leaving your Name, Email, and Bid Amount in the comments section of the item you are bidding on.
If you have an item you would like to donate:
*Please email me with a picture and s&h charge at jewelsofmyheart@yahoo.com.
IF YOU WIN THE AUCTION:
*Please pay your high bid amount directly to Starfish Children's Services by clicking on the link on the sidebar. (Under GIFT INFORMATION please mark ON BEHALF OF and type in SURGERY FUND. *Please forward the receipt they email you to
jewelsofmyheart@yahoo.com with your shipping address.
I will then email the person who has donated your item so they can get it mailed out to you. They will then be able to email you back if there is a Shipping charge with their address to send it to or how to pay them via PayPal.
Thank you all for helping to make a difference in the lives of these precious children. May God Bless You and May God Bless the Children...

DONATION Guidelines~

First and foremost... thank you to each lady who has so graciously given a donation or donations. From the bottom of my heart I thank you. What a blessing you are.
Donation Guidelines~ I am not able to accept any donation that is in any way related to Halloween, Santa Clause, the Easter Bunny, etc.
I am a born again Christian and several years ago the Lord convicted my heart regarding these areas. Although not everyone shares in my convictions, Jesus has made me aware that they are Pagan and that they do not glorify God. This auction site ultimately belongs to Him, as do the precious children at Starfish Foster Home. So, as much as I appreciate these donations and I know they come from the love in your hearts. I am not able to accept them.
Thank you so much for your understanding and for your giving hearts for the children.
God Bless You,
Daleea

DISCLAIMER:

To whom it may concern; this Auction is in no way affiliated with the Starfish Foster Home. It is my personal blog. The thoughts, beliefs, etc. expressed on this blog are in no way affiliated with the Starfish Foster Home. I began this auction and this site as a means to raise money to help save the lives of these precious children that I love. However it is just that... a personal blog where the proceeds go to the charity of my choice~ Startfish Foster Home. I am in no way a part of their organization.

Saturday, January 17, 2009

Auction Item #158 Happiness Skirt Set

Jen from Flyawayhomeclothing.com has donated this adorable skirt set.

Happiness Skirt Set Size 4T/5
Light green short sleeve tee is embroidered with the Chinese character for Happiness
Above-the-knee Skirt has elastic waist, ruffle at hem. Fun and funky flower print. Skirt measures 19-20” at waist. 12 inch length.
100% cotton.

www.flyawayhomeclothing.com

Thank you so much Jen for once again blessing the babies.

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Alyson is our winner with the high bid of $40.00
Thank you ladies so much!

Auction Item # 157 1Corinthians 13:4-6 Scroll

Amanda from the Starfish Foster Home has sent donations from China for the auction. I am praying they bring in a lot of money since she has invested Starfish money.

This beautiful scroll has 1Corinthians 13:4-6 written on it in simplified Chinese.

Love suffers long and is kind; love does not envy ; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up; does not behave rudely, does not seek its own, is not provoked, thinks no evil; does not rejoice in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth;

It is truly lovely and would make a wonderful gift or treat yourself. Shipping charge of $5.00

Thank you so much Amanda

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Megan is our winner with the high bid of $25.00

Thank you ladies so much!

Auction Item #156 Home Sweet Home Bag

Amanda from the Starfish Foster Home has sent donations from China for the auction. I am praying they bring in a lot of money since she has invested Starfish money.
This wonderful tote bag comes from an organization in China called, Home Sweet Home which works and helps those with special needs, orphans, etc.

Orange burlap like fabric with beautiful floral trim and handle. This would make a wonderful all purpose tote, grocery bag, get creative... can be used for many things. Shipping charge of $3.00

Thank you Amanda

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Julie is our winner with the high bid of $10.00

Thank you so much ladies.

Auction Item #155 Black with Green Coin Purse

Amanda from the Starfish Foster Home has sent donations from China for the auction. I am praying they bring in a lot of money since she has invested Starfish money.
This is a too cute... coin purse with zipper closure and little bell pull. Just lovely embroidery. approx 3 1/2 x 5" Shipping charge of $1.00

Thank you so much Amanda

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Julie is our winner with the high bid of $10.00

Thank you so much ladies!

Auction Item #154 Black with Turquoise Coin Purse

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Terri is our winner with the high bid of $12.00

Thank you so much ladies.

More Information on the Auction

There have been some questions as to when the auction items will close. What I have been doing is listing each item. After it has started receiving a lot of bids I am posting a close date that will still give others an opportunity to find their way here and place a bid if they like. Some of the items that have very generous bids I will go back and move the closing date up. When I do this I will always leave at least 2 days for others to still bid in case they were waiting for the closing date.Thank you all so much for bearing with me... I am new to all of this and am trying to figure out the best way to go about everything that will make it fun for everyone and most beneficial to the children.
When the auction item closes and you are the high bidder... Once you have paid for the auction via the STARFISH LINK on the sidebar. Please forward the receipt Starfish emails you to jewelsofmyheart@yahoo.com with your mailing address. I will then contact the person who donated your item and give them your shipping address and email. They will email you to make arrangements to receive the shipping charge if there is any either by mail or PayPal.
If you would like to make a donation to the auction please send me an email with a picture, description and shipping charges.Thank you again friends.... you are wonderful.

Starfish Story...

An older man was walking along a beach when he saw a young boy. Along the shore were many starfish that had been washed up by the tide and were sure to die before the tide returned. The boy was walking slowly along the shore and occasionally reached down and tossed a beached starfish back into the ocean.
The older man, hoping to teach the boy a little lesson in common sense, walked up to the boy and said, "I have been watching what you are doing, son. You have a good heart, and I know you mean well, but do you realize how many beaches there are around here and how many starfish are dying on every beach every day? Surely, such an industrious and kindhearted boy such as yourself could find something better to do with your time. Do you really think that what you are doing is going to make a difference?"
The boy looked up at that man, and then he looked down at a starfish by his feet. He picked up the starfish, and as he gently tossed it back into the ocean, he said, "For this one, it makes a difference."