One Child At A Time...: February 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, February 21, 2009

Auction Item #164 Little Girl's Dream Jewels

I found these adorable sets on Hilton Head Island and Hannah and I fell in love with them. Each set has a necklace and matching bracelet. Some of the sets have 3-4 matching strands. Your little sweeting will have a ball playing dress up and wearing them out on the town.
Shipping charge of $3.00

This auction item has ENDED

Sheri is our winner with the high bid of $23.00

Thank you so much for blessing the babies.

Sunday, February 15, 2009

Auction Item #162 Peach and White Stripe Crocheted Baby Blanket

Beth has crocheted this adorable peach and white stripe baby blanket just for the auction. This is an answer to prayer...Thank you so much Beth for making these beautiful blankets to help the babies. Whoever is our winner will have an extra special treasure and story to share with their little one about how their baby blanket helped save the life of a precious baby far, far away.... measures approx. 31.5in. x 21.5in. She will pay shipping within the continental U.S.

Thank you Beth for such a lovely gift from the heart.

This Item has ENDED.
Terri is our winner with the high bid of $10.00
thank you ladies so much for blessing the children.

Saturday, February 14, 2009

Auction Item #161 Handmade Chocheted Baby Blanket

Beth has crocheted this adorable Peach and white baby blanket just for the auction. This is an answer to prayer...
Thank you so much Beth for making these beautiful blankets to help the babies. Who ever is our winner will have an extra special treasure and story to share with their little one about how their baby blanket helped save the life of a precious baby far, far away.... measures approx. 27in. x 22in.
She will pay shipping within the continental U.S.
Thank you Beth for such a lovely gift from the heart.
This item has Ended.
JLH114 is our winner with the high bid of $10.00
Thank you so much ladies for blessing the babies.

Auction Item # 160 Isaiah 9:6 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 Isaiah 9:6 written on it in simplified Chinese.
For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

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

Thank you Amanda for this beautiful donation from the babies.

This item has Ended.

Robin is our winner with the high bid of $15.00

Thank you ladies so much for blessing the babies.

Tuesday, February 3, 2009

Auction Item # 159 Matthew 28:19-20 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 Mathtew 28:19-20 written on it in simplified Chinese.
Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, eve to the end of the age." Amen
It is truly lovely and would make a wonderful gift or treat yourself. Shipping charge of $5.00
thank you Amanda for this lovely donation.

This Item has Ended
Jeremy (my hubby) is our winner with the high bid of $20.00
Thank you honey for blessing the children.

Monday, February 2, 2009

Auction Item #152 Beautiful Orange 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 bag is truly lovely.... the pics don't do it justice! It measures approx. 6" x 9" and is quite roomy inside. It even has an outside pouch. You will love it! Would be a fun purse or an elegant evening bag.... or let your little one fill it full of precious treasures... Shipping charge of $3.00
Thank you so much Amanda

This item has ended.

I am the winner with the high bid of $10.00... hehee

Sunday, February 1, 2009

More items will be listed soon...

Hello All,
Thank you to each of you who has participated in the auction, you have made a difference in a precious child's life! We still have a few more items left from Amanda (Starfish Home) that I will be listing over the next few days. Along with the couple of items that still do not have any bids on them. Things have really slowed down here and I am thankful that you all have kept us going. I know ultimately this auction, the work we are doing to help the babies is in Jesus' loving hands....
I do want to ask if any of you have something you would like to donate please email me. Our donations have come to a crawl and I would love for us to help these babies get their surgeries!
Thank you again for all you have done and please keep our Starfish Babies in your prayers.
God Bless You,
Daleea

Auction Item #163 Darling Callie Dress

Stefanie from Stitching To China has donated this darling dress she made.

Size 4 Callie dress.
It is an a-line dress that measures 23 inches from straps to hem. It is trimmed at the bodice and hem with a matching pink ric rac.
Shipping charge of $5.00

Thank you so much Stefanie for blessing the babies.

This Auction Item has ENDED

JLH114 is our winner with the High bid of $30.00

Thank you ladies so much for blessing the children.

Thank you for our award...

Thank you Robin for giving us this award.... I am touched and honored and I think YOU are FABULOUS! Love you.

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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."