If only...

Reccently I have been addicted to the show, Storage Wars where they bid on abandoned/unpaid storage units. Its amazing to watch what they can find so far the best one I watched was a guy paid $2.50 for a unit (I am not kidding!) & it hardly had anything in it but he found these fly jars in drawers of the dresser which valued at $4,000. Its very cool to see all these deals being made, but it makes me wish I could put that much into a childs grant. I mean why put a value on a childs life? If only...
I could particially or fully fund a childs adoption than that child could be saved from a lifetime in a institution
If only...
I were older & already married I could adopt
If only...
xyz that Celine or Cora Lynne could be in my family
I know their is a lot if onlys but as a friend from RR said:
All of this to say, no matter how many page views or comments your posts get, or how "popular" you think your blog is, God HAS called you to this for a reason, and He DOES have a special role for you to play.
I am truely blessed to have such great friends who have been so supportive in my efforts, one Mom who adopted her son from the same institution Heath is in, Julia Nalle is so kind & has a way with words. Her blog Micah Six Eight has been so inspiring to me & has kept my days at bay when I would get discouraged. She has seen the LOST AND THE LONELY BOYS here and here & thats why I fight so hard for the orphans cause I never would want that to happen to a child. She has cared for Heath so much as they met him:
http://covenantbuilders.blogspot.com/2010/10/recalled-to-life.html
http://covenantbuilders.blogspot.com/2010/10/brady-and-heath.html
Brady was so blessed to find a family, now Heath still remains & Now their are more lost & lonely boys in that institution. The best I can do is the Lost Get Found Giveaway so please check it out! also I am welcome to new prizes for the Giveaway so leave a comment if you would like to donate something! Also PLEASE REMEMBER THAT I HAVE THIS AWESOME BUTTON TO THE RIGHT TO ADD TO YOUR BLOG PLUS YOU GET AN ENTRY!!

The Lost Get Found Giveaway

When I was first thinking about doing yet another Giveaway for Celine, I thought how in the world am I going to do one without money to buy something big to use? Well, God knew the Lost needed to be found. Reccently as we were moving, I came upon a box. Since it was around christmas I asked just incase it might be some present Mom had already ordered. Dad decided it was probably okay to open it, so we opened the box come to the surprise of us what was inside-A Brand New American Girl Emily doll. Santa had some mishap that happened so he had ended up reordering that same doll for my sister 4 years ago & forgot to return this Treasure. My Mom kindly said I could use it for a Giveaway. I knew God had answered my prayers by giving me this Lost Treasure that needed to be found. Most reccently I had been thinking of another treasure waiting to be found, a 10 yr old boy named Heath. His Grant not nearly the size of Celines, I could not get him out of my thoughts, which brought me to add him to benefit from this Giveaway & a name change that was more fitting to the whole point of the thing. While Emily has waited for 4 years to be played with, Heath & Celine have waited & waited & waited for their families. Both in Institutions, Heath in a far worse one & Celine in one of the better ones but both Lost waiting to be Found. Let's Help so that these 2 lost orphans can be FOUND! In celines region it can cost up to $40,000 sometimes more for her to be adopted so although she has a grant of $7,000+ its still not nearly what would be needed to adopt her. Heaths adoption probably cost $20,000-35,000 or more.
Donate to the donation box to the left, Heath has 1 & Celine has 1 so make sure you get the correct one. (Cora Lynne is not included in the Giveaway so make sure you don't accidentally do her donation box but feel free to still donate to her if you would like to) I dearly ask that you visit all etsy shops I have listed who so have generously donated prizes for this Giveaway! Some have adoption related products, others just fun products, & some with Down Syndrome awareness items. Please check out all our etsy donors!!! Once you have donated PLEASE LEAVE COMMENT saying you did as I have no way of knowing who donated. I thought the donation boxes were easier & fun to do than have the chipins that way I get see before/after of how much their total grant is at!
$10 donation per entry to either Heath and/or Celine DONATIONS CAN BE SPLIT BETWEEN THE 2! or $20 donation=16 entries YEP I AM GOING WILD FOR THE LAST 8 HOURS!! OR DONATE $5 OR MORE TO Masha which gets you 2 additional entries!! Help Masha reach $1,000 goal & the others get the best chance at finding families!!!
Any donation over $100 must forward their paypal reciept to singergirl15@yahoo.com. I want to make sure no one tries to scam me that way. thanks!
USA residents only may enter. Winners will be chosen via Random.org
1 free entry for sharing on facebook, 1 for a blogpost, & 1 for twitter. Have you seen my new sidebar button Sarah B created for the Giveaway to advertise? If you place it on your blog thats another free entry to the Giveaway! Just make sure you leave a comment with your blog so I can double check.
1 commenter will be chosen randomly for doing any of the sharing options to win a $20Target Gift Card.
Ends February 8th TODAY at midnigt PT, winners will be announced Feb. 9th.
Onto the Giveaway, First up is a BRAND NEW American Girl Emily Doll, book, & accessories retails for $124



Bath set valued at $60, donated by Crystal W.













3 unique shells personalized with what you want donated by Stephanie K.


Handmade Interchangeable flower hat,It will fit an adult woman, and has two interchangeable flowers that are both clips so are detectable and movable. donated by Sarah B Retailed at $15


Just so you know what it looks like on a person:


Also Sarah B has donated a slouchy hat which also fits an adult woman:




Oh not to mention she donated a custom size and color Owl Hat!

check out here creativity & handmade items she & another girl make to fundraise on Handiwork for Lily

Longing by Karen Kingsbury


2 winners will be chosen to recieve a copy of this book


Mary Kay set #1 donated by Jean C.
Give your legs and feet a treat. Soothe them with this at-home pedicure set! Includes Foot Soak, Sloughing Brush and Mint Bliss™ Energizing Lotion for Feet & Legs – a cool mint formula that helps tired feet and legs feel revived. With key ingredients to create a wonderful cooling sensation – perfect for days when you're on your feet and on the go.


Mary Kay set #2 donated by Jean C. Fight off winter dry skin with this extra emollient night cream set! Helps maintain the natural moisture of the face and replenishes hydration in especially dry areas such as hands, elbows and feet. Contains petrolatum, beeswax and mineral oil to help form a protective shield to condition and seal in moisture. On the go tube included for your purse or car!


Next we have 3 unique Hair clips by peachykeenhair etsy shop featuring yours truely-Celine! 1 winner will be chosen for each hairclip





She is also donating a Mini tutu in any size & color


Handmade scarf donated by Deb W.


Miraculously My Own Adoption Wall Print (blue, orange, brown) Matthew 18:5 - 8 x 10 Print donated by RedLetterInk etsy shop


Personalized cute baby onesie necklace in sterling silver with flying heart donated by Fingerprince etsy shop


Lyubov (Love in Russian) Pendant donated by lovebloomseternal etsy shop


Down Syndrome Awareness Bookmark donated by ShadesofAwareness etsy shop


2 winners will be chosen to each get a Down Syndrome Awareness Bracelet donated by HopeFaithAndBeads etsy shop


Looks like Mr T Toddler shirt donated by micielomicielo etsy shop


Also Anpanman-ish Infant Bodysuit donated by that shop as well


And lastly from that same etsy shop DOSUKOI Sumo Wrestler Infant Bodysuit


6 winners will be chosen to recieve 1 of these pendants donated by littlebitofme etsy shop












Hand Stamped Adoption waiting China Necklace donated by sassy2225 etsy shop


Valentine Conversation Heart Soap donated by ButtersandBubbles etsy shop
Just In time for Valentines Day!


Matthew 3:5 Bible Verse Resin Necklace donated by makingfootprints etsy shop


Joshua 24:15 in Amharic - Ethiopian Adoption Gifts 8x10 super thin original canvas donated by TheCanvasHeart etsy shop The verse for this piece is Joshua 24:15, "As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord."


This is the Ava keychain wallet by Gigi Hill in Athena Bronze faux leather. It is 6"W x 3"H Retails at $25.00 Donated by Elissa


Handmade earrings donated by Christina S


Remember to check out all the etsy shop links highlighted!!! If Heath & Celine could say thank you I am sure they would! Cause their lives matter! Comments are on moderate approval so if you don't see your comment right away do not worry I will get on it fast as I can! Think you might be their forever family? click on their names to go visit their pages on Reece's Rainbow to find out more about them!

Overfilled with Abundance!

You would not believe how great it is that right now miracles are happening for 2 sweet orphans that need families! Heath, has been on my mind not stop now & it made me sad to see he is not being loved on! well bring on a new awesome friend, who felt like she wanted to do more for the Giveaway beside donate a prize & so far she has emailed over 60 etsy store owners asking for donations. I promise I was going to do it but took her kind offer so now with all thats been offered from those store owners & all my dear RR friends who have offered to donate I am NO LONGER WORRIED ABOUT HOW AWESOME & HUGE THIS GIVEAWAY IS GOING TO BE!! Now lets raise some MONEY FOR THESE SWEET KIDS! It will likely take me a day or 2 to post, so I am going to go ahead to setup the blog buttons and/or chipins. PLEASE PRAY WE CAN RAISE THE FUNDS NEEDED!! MY GOAL IS $2,000-3,000 OR MORE FOR CELINE & FOR HEATH HOW EVER HIGH WE CAN GET HIS GRANT TO BE!!! I am certainly blessed with such caring friends, I can't wait to tell you what 1 friend is going to do for Celine & Colton so stay tuned for that announcement coming soon!! I can't THANK YOU ALL ENOUGH!!! Emily, the doll says stay tune as I am "dying" for a friend to play with me & get me out of this box!!! Oh & lets help my REAL FRIENDS FIND FAMILIES!!!!

New name, new perspective, & 2 orphans to benefit!

I had been thinking about Heath fairly reccently, so I asked for advice whether I should add him to benefit from the Giveaway & after thinking constantly about it I am feeling lead that this is the right choice! So with that I kept thinking about how I found the New American Girl doll & how its waited this long to be played with, well Heath has been waiting in a institution for way too long, he needs to be told I love you, held, played with & more loving on. Heath & Celine need families & need to be FOUND SO ITS WITH GREAT PLEASURE TO RENAME IT TO THE LOST GET FOUND GIVEAWAY as thats what it truely is all about! So stay tuned Jan 18th as your going to not want to miss out! Cause how can you not see these 2 thriving in families?

Love Comes from the Heart

Yesterday, I got my necklace in the mail from Sarah Frantz, a gift she gave to me. She asked me what I wanted on it & I told her,
Love Comes From the Heart
So she created it, & I had no clue what it would look like. As you recall she made one for Cora Lynnes Auction, each one of her work is unique in its own way. I had bid on another different one in my friend Christinas auction for Colton that said RR christmas warriors 2011 but I did not win. I was going to just see if I could buy one but she graciously gave me one as a gift.
It turned out quite Lovely, & I will treasure it for years to come! Love does come from the heart & in many expected & unexpected ways! As I said each Necklace is uniquely designed for whatever you want it to say. The same is true for these Girls, God lovingly created us all to be unique! Otherwise would it be fun if we were all exactally the same person? No, I shall think not. He Loves us for who he created us to be & the same can be said about Celine & Cora Lynne. Whether you were adopted or born in your mothers womb LOVE COMES FROM THE HEART!!!

Donations Needed!!!

Like I said before I hate to ask yet again, but I NEED HELP! This girl NEEDS A FAMILY! She has been transfered to the institution, luckily it looks like she is a good place but she still needs a family more than a orphanage or institution! January 18th I am going to start Shoot For the Stars Giveaway Pt 2 featuring a brand new Emily American Girl doll, but to make it more successful I NEED HELP!! I was not planning on doing any fundraisers anytime soon but times the limit & this girl NEEDS A FAMILY! SHE NEEDS YOUR HELP!! Prize donations gladly accepted-gift cards, handmade items,etc.! PRIZE DONOR MUST BE ABLE TO SHIP ITEM TO WINNER BUT WINNERS ARE MORE THAN WELCOME TO HELP WITH THE COST OF SHIPPING IF THEY WANT TO HELP. PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD CELINE IS COUNTING ON YOU! THE MORE PRIZES THE MERRIER!!!
Leave a comment with your email address if interested in donating a prize, no worries it will not be posted!

Another year, same mission!

If you don't recall this has been quite the amazing year for this blog! Just see for yourself on my recap post Merry Christmas!
My mission when I started this blog was to help advocate & find these girls families, that mission remains til they have families & then fundraising til they get home! Celine is 6 yrs old, can you imagine not having someone to love on you for that long? Cora Lynne will be 6 yrs old in May & has likely also been transferred or will be soon. Please join me in my mission by finding their families by the end of 2012! These girls have waited far too long, Cora Lynne has been listed for 1 year & Celine at least 2 years at the most! SPREAD THE WORD LIKE WILDFIRE!!!! Thats the best thing so that their families might find them and/or bring new people to donate to their grants! SO WHO'S WITH ME??? 2012 TO FIND THESE GIRLS THEIR FAMILIES!!!