It has been almost 3 months since our last udpate. So... what have we been doing but waiting...waiting... and more waiting.
Life has kept moving. School has continued. Work has continued. We have six children here whose lives have continued. Essentially life has continued to move along. Sometimes it has moved a little too fast. And yet, there is this expectant part of us that is waiting for the call or e-mail saying, "It's time". There is this hesitation every time we make plans, thinking, "Will we still be here?".
We are now waiting for the Ministry of Women's Affairs to give a letter to the court saying they approve the adoption. How long will this take? "It seems to be moving along a little quicker than a few months ago," is what we keep hearing. But what does that mean in REAL time. Nothing...
We have been anticipating, yet sometimes the anticipation gets old.
We have been preparing the rooms, yet sometimes to work is long.
We have been praying, yet sometimes the prayer seems stale.
Everyday we go through this similar routine. Anticipate, routine, anticipate, no response, work, pray, no response, wait...
It is interesting to me that as of yet, the fource doesn't even know we exist. I know, I know... it is best for the kids to be oblivious. But for almost 1 year we have been working towards bringing them here and they are not even aware that something big is going on behind the scenes. Their world is about to change... forever. Yet they know nothing.
It is this reality that we come face to face with from time to time that keeps this journey real. Life is about to change...forever. Although at times is seems like this is never going to happen; it is. God promises that His Will will be completed in His perfect timing. Timing that is perfect for us and for the Fource- and in the way that is perfect. Matthew 7:7-8 "Keep asking, and it will be given to you. Keep searching, and you will find. Keep knocking, and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and the one who searches finds, and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened."
One day we will get the call and we will be scrambling, quickly to pack and leave. And although that reality seems far off. There ARE 4 children on the other side of the world with no family. Waiting...
Saturday, March 16, 2013
Sunday, March 10, 2013
Final Adoption Fundraiser! :)
Friends, thank you so much for all that you've done for us!! We're so blessed by your generosity! This is God's story. He's planned everything, from the major things to the minor details, and we thank him for that!! As we've been preparing for the arrival of the "fource", we've been cleaning out the auction items that are left from "The Event". There is no minimum price, we're just asking you to make an offer. If you have any questions or would like to see a picture please don't hesitate to contact us! The deadline for all purchases is March 24th!
1. Kansas City Ballet Gift Certificate. Three free adult or teen classes at Kansas City Ballet School. Class options include ballet , tap, jazz, modern, flamenco, pilates, yoga, and more. Donated by Kansas City Ballet. Retail value $45.
2. Nail care gift bag which includes bottom coat, top coat, nail lacquer, and two hand lotions. Donated by Karen Claussen.
a. Steady as she rose. Retail value $20.
3. Three HVAC precision tune ups, professional cleanings, and combustion safety inspections. Donated by Rory Krueger from Krueger Geothermal Systems.
a. One tune up: Retail value $189.
b. One tune up: Retail value $189.
c. One tune up: Retail value $189.
4. Four adult admissions to Clay Cooper's Country Music Express, which entertains with singing, dancing, rope twirling, and hysterical comedy, and four adult admissions to Red, Hot, and Blue, a journey through the Big Band era of the 40's, Rocking 50's, eclectic 60's, disco 70's and an All American salute to Veterans, appearing at the Clay Cooper Theatre in Branson. Donated by Clay Cooper Theatre. Retail value $260.
5. Half-hour riding lesson with Tennessee Walking Horses at D & D Farms. Donated by David Davenport. Retail value $25.
6. One day guided fishing trip on Lake Granby, Colorado (near Winter Park). Expires 10-31-2013. Donated by Bernie Keefe, premier fishing guide. Retail value $575.
7. One voucher for Kansas City T-Bones Tickets good for four adult tickets to the Kansas City T-Bones baseball club. Donated by Kansas City T-Bone baseball club Monday-Wednesday home games. Retail value $26.
8. One copy of a set of 2 Christian instrumental CD's, which include piano hymns. Donated and performed by Louis Claussen. Retail value $24.
9. One insulated vacuum server (1 liter) coffee pot. Donated by Feller's Food Service. Retail value $50.
10. One blue squash book, a lovely fold up photo album. Donated by Michele Lindley. Retail value $12.
11. "The Bare Facts: 39 Questions Your Parents Hope You Never Ask About Sex" by Josh McDowell. Donated by Erin Davis. Retail value $10.99.
12. The Original Fashion Sports Watch by deuce brand. A clever and ergonomic design, this watch can be worn in a multitude of conditions from trend setting to contact sports. Waterproof, durable, and contains supreme functionality. Donated by deuce brand.
a. White-small(16 cm.). Retail value $20.
b. Clear-large(18 cm.). Retail value $20.
c. Blue-xlarge. Retail value $20.
13. Baby Roll Asleep. No need to drive your baby around in the car to fall asleep. Gently ease your baby to sleep in your home. Can also be used as a changing station or bath tub. Donated by Baby Roll Asleep. Retail value $79.95.
14. "Mallards, Final Approach" open edition framed print by Manning. Size: 29" x 25". Donated by Mark and Sandy Cunningham, Gallery Art Market/ Art Market Network. Retail value $95.
15. Salute to Heritage, artist John Fulton. John Fulton was known as a prolific painter of colorful balloons. John Fulton was alos the architect for the John Q Hammons enterprise. This painting is also #80 of 350, a limited edition. Donated by Allen & Michelle Lindley. Retail value $300.
16. "We are Loved" Short Sleeved T-Shirts $15 each.
Extra Large - 2
Large - 2
Medium - 1
Small - 3
Youth Large - 2
Aubrey and Louis for the Evergrowing Stinsons!! :)
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
May the fource be with Us!
The question we are hearing almost every day is, "When are the kids coming home?" (Slight diversion) First of all we call them the fource. The reason why is because some friends of our referred to them as the fource and it stuck. You see there are four of them and they will be coming in mass and will exert a certain amount of force on all of us. So we are now waiting on the Fource.
As I write this we are returning from St. Louis after being fingerprinted for the 3rd time by the United States Immigration Service. (This doesn't include our fingerprints that were taken by the Missouri State Highway Patrol or the Greene County Jail. It appears we may be the most fingerprinted couple in Greene County!)
Our paperwork is now in Ethiopia and waiting to be turned into a judge. When the government has all of the paperwork we will be issued a courtdate. We have been told the judge will set this date as soon as 1-2 weeks after receiving the paperwork. We have also been told that it might take 4 months before we travel. So... we wait.
Does this mean the fource will come home at that time? No, no, no, that would be way too simple. Our first trip will consist of meeting the children, going to court, saying we want to adopt them in front of a judge, and coming home without them.
After that guess what comes next? You got it... we wait. (Have you gotten the general trend of this process? Every step involves waiting.) The second trip will occur sometime between 1-4 months after the first trip. It will be taking the kids to the US Embassy and obtaining Visa's for them for the US. Then we will enjoy a nice leisurely 20 or so hours on a flight with the fource who by the way has never been on a plane. I apologize if this post sounds a little cynical but waiting does that to me.
All in all we are very excited and a little anxious. How will the fource change us and our little crew? How will communicate? What will they like to eat? And on and on the questions come into our minds.
But... God is bigger than our questions. So we wait... for the fource.
As I write this we are returning from St. Louis after being fingerprinted for the 3rd time by the United States Immigration Service. (This doesn't include our fingerprints that were taken by the Missouri State Highway Patrol or the Greene County Jail. It appears we may be the most fingerprinted couple in Greene County!)
Our paperwork is now in Ethiopia and waiting to be turned into a judge. When the government has all of the paperwork we will be issued a courtdate. We have been told the judge will set this date as soon as 1-2 weeks after receiving the paperwork. We have also been told that it might take 4 months before we travel. So... we wait.
Does this mean the fource will come home at that time? No, no, no, that would be way too simple. Our first trip will consist of meeting the children, going to court, saying we want to adopt them in front of a judge, and coming home without them.
After that guess what comes next? You got it... we wait. (Have you gotten the general trend of this process? Every step involves waiting.) The second trip will occur sometime between 1-4 months after the first trip. It will be taking the kids to the US Embassy and obtaining Visa's for them for the US. Then we will enjoy a nice leisurely 20 or so hours on a flight with the fource who by the way has never been on a plane. I apologize if this post sounds a little cynical but waiting does that to me.
All in all we are very excited and a little anxious. How will the fource change us and our little crew? How will communicate? What will they like to eat? And on and on the questions come into our minds.
But... God is bigger than our questions. So we wait... for the fource.
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Auction!!!
What: We have been so blessed by all the donations that have been given for "The Event"! God has really been showing us His greatness! After "The Event" we had a few items left, and a few more have been donated, so we decided that we should have a second online auction. There are 26 items that we have decided to use to auction online.
When: Starting NOW, ending Friday, November 16th, at MIDNIGHT!!
Where: Right here on our blog.
Who: YOU and anyone else who you know. Please tell and forward this to EVERYONE you know!!
How: By commenting on this post, and keeping up on the latest bids! In the comment section of this post, list the number of the item you want to bid on, your bid, and your name (these comments are not viewable by anyone but us). November 17th we will notify the winners of each item.
3. Three passes for free tuition for Adult/Teen classes to Kansas City Ballet. Donated by Kansas City Ballet. Retail value of $135/ starting bid $20.
4. One pass for two admissions to Grand Country Music Hall to any show of your choice. Donated by Grand Country Music Hall. Retail Value of $60/ starting bid of $20. CURRENT BID: $20
5. One insulated vacuum server (1 liter) coffee pot. Donated by Feller's Food Service. Retail value $50/ starting bid $15.
6. Four adult admissions to Clay Cooper's Country Music Express, which entertains with singing, dancing, rope twirling, and hysterical comedy, AND four adult admissions to Red, Hot, and Blue, a journey through the Big Band era of the 40's, Rocking 50's, eclectic 60's, disco 70's and an All American salute to Veterans, appearing at the Clay Cooper Theatre in Branson. Donated by Clay Cooper Theatre. Retail value $260/ starting bid $60.
7. One Half-hour riding lesson with Tennessee Walking Horses at D & D Farms. Donated by David Davenport. Retail value $25/ starting bid $7.
8. One two hour photo session with Amy Holand. Specializes in weddings, children, babies, and HS seniors. Donated by Amy Holand Photography, www.amyholandphotography.com. Retail value $200/ starting bid $60.
9. One Mary Kay gift basket which includes black mascara, lava nail lacquer, oil absorbing tissues, eye primer, hazelnut eye color, and eye applicators. Donated by Janna Scillian, a Mary Kay consultant. Retail value $50/ starting bid $15. CURRENT BID: $15
10. One day guided fishing trip on Lake Granby, Colorado (near Winter Park). Expires 10-31-2013. Donated by Bernie Keefe, premier fishing guide. Retail value $575/ starting bid $150.
11. One blue squash book, a lovely fold up photo album. Donated by Michele Lindley. Retail value $12/ starting bid $6.
12. "The Bare Facts: 39 Questions Your Parents Hope You Never Ask About Sex" by Josh McDowell. Donated by Erin Davis. Retail value $10.99/ starting bid $3.
13. Arbor skateboard wheels, Decals, and 2012 catalog. A slightly smaller lipped wheel designed to offer traction and excellent slide characteristics for the smaller boards. Donated by Arbor Skateboards. Retail value $44.95/ starting bid $15.
14. One hair care gift bag which includes "American CREW" Men's shampoo and styling gel. Donated by Karen Claussen. Retail value $63/ starting bid $20. CURRENT BID: $20
15. One Enterprise Park Lanes gift card for a free party pack which includes shoe rental, medium sodas, and 2 games of bowling for up to 10 people and 10 free game cards. Donated by Enterprise Park Lanes-Keegan Martin. Retail value $140/ starting bid $35. CURRENT BID: $35
16. One voucher for Kansas City T-Bones Tickets good for four adult tickets to the Kansas City T-Bones baseball club. Donated by Kansas City T-Bone baseball club. Retail value $26/ starting bid $12.
17. The Original Fashion Sports Watch by deuce brand. A clever and ergonomic design, this watch can be worn in a multitude of conditions from trend setting to contact sports. Waterproof, durable, and contains supreme functionality. Donated by deuce brand.
Let the bidding begin!!!
When: Starting NOW, ending Friday, November 16th, at MIDNIGHT!!
Where: Right here on our blog.
Who: YOU and anyone else who you know. Please tell and forward this to EVERYONE you know!!
How: By commenting on this post, and keeping up on the latest bids! In the comment section of this post, list the number of the item you want to bid on, your bid, and your name (these comments are not viewable by anyone but us). November 17th we will notify the winners of each item.
Go!!
"The Event" Auction Items
1. Three HVAC precision tune ups, professional cleaning, and combustion safety inspection. Donated by Rory Krueger from Krueger Geothermal Systems. Retail value $189/ starting bid $50.
a. One HVAC precision tune up. Retail value $189/ starting bid $50.
b. One HVAC precision tune up. Retail value $189/ starting bid $50.
c. One HVAC precision tune up. Retail value $189/ starting bid $50.
a. One HVAC precision tune up. Retail value $189/ starting bid $50.
b. One HVAC precision tune up. Retail value $189/ starting bid $50.
c. One HVAC precision tune up. Retail value $189/ starting bid $50.
2. One copy of a set of 2 Christian instrumental CD's, which include piano hymns. Donated and performed by Louis Claussen. Retail value $24/ starting bid $8.
3. Three passes for free tuition for Adult/Teen classes to Kansas City Ballet. Donated by Kansas City Ballet. Retail value of $135/ starting bid $20.
4. One pass for two admissions to Grand Country Music Hall to any show of your choice. Donated by Grand Country Music Hall. Retail Value of $60/ starting bid of $20. CURRENT BID: $20
5. One insulated vacuum server (1 liter) coffee pot. Donated by Feller's Food Service. Retail value $50/ starting bid $15.
6. Four adult admissions to Clay Cooper's Country Music Express, which entertains with singing, dancing, rope twirling, and hysterical comedy, AND four adult admissions to Red, Hot, and Blue, a journey through the Big Band era of the 40's, Rocking 50's, eclectic 60's, disco 70's and an All American salute to Veterans, appearing at the Clay Cooper Theatre in Branson. Donated by Clay Cooper Theatre. Retail value $260/ starting bid $60.
7. One Half-hour riding lesson with Tennessee Walking Horses at D & D Farms. Donated by David Davenport. Retail value $25/ starting bid $7.
8. One two hour photo session with Amy Holand. Specializes in weddings, children, babies, and HS seniors. Donated by Amy Holand Photography, www.amyholandphotography.com. Retail value $200/ starting bid $60.
9. One Mary Kay gift basket which includes black mascara, lava nail lacquer, oil absorbing tissues, eye primer, hazelnut eye color, and eye applicators. Donated by Janna Scillian, a Mary Kay consultant. Retail value $50/ starting bid $15. CURRENT BID: $15
10. One day guided fishing trip on Lake Granby, Colorado (near Winter Park). Expires 10-31-2013. Donated by Bernie Keefe, premier fishing guide. Retail value $575/ starting bid $150.
11. One blue squash book, a lovely fold up photo album. Donated by Michele Lindley. Retail value $12/ starting bid $6.
12. "The Bare Facts: 39 Questions Your Parents Hope You Never Ask About Sex" by Josh McDowell. Donated by Erin Davis. Retail value $10.99/ starting bid $3.
13. Arbor skateboard wheels, Decals, and 2012 catalog. A slightly smaller lipped wheel designed to offer traction and excellent slide characteristics for the smaller boards. Donated by Arbor Skateboards. Retail value $44.95/ starting bid $15.
14. One hair care gift bag which includes "American CREW" Men's shampoo and styling gel. Donated by Karen Claussen. Retail value $63/ starting bid $20. CURRENT BID: $20
15. One Enterprise Park Lanes gift card for a free party pack which includes shoe rental, medium sodas, and 2 games of bowling for up to 10 people and 10 free game cards. Donated by Enterprise Park Lanes-Keegan Martin. Retail value $140/ starting bid $35. CURRENT BID: $35
16. One voucher for Kansas City T-Bones Tickets good for four adult tickets to the Kansas City T-Bones baseball club. Donated by Kansas City T-Bone baseball club. Retail value $26/ starting bid $12.
17. The Original Fashion Sports Watch by deuce brand. A clever and ergonomic design, this watch can be worn in a multitude of conditions from trend setting to contact sports. Waterproof, durable, and contains supreme functionality. Donated by deuce brand.
a. White-small(16 cm.). Retail value $20/ starting bid $6.
d. Clear-large(18 cm.). Retail value $20/ starting bid $6. CURRENT BID: $10
e. Clear-large(18 cm.). Retail value $20/ starting bid $6.
i. Blue-xlarge. Retail value $20/ starting bid $6.
18. "Mallards, Final Approach" open edition framed print by Manning. Size: 29" x 25". Donated by Mark and Sandy Cunningham, Gallery Art Market/Art Market Network. Retail value $95/ starting bid $30.
19. "Salute to Heritage", artist John Fulton. John Fulton was known as a prolific painter of colorful balloons. John Fulton was alos the architect for the John Q Hammons enterprise. This painting is also #80 of 350, a limited edition. Donated by Allen & Michelle Lindley. Retail value $300/starting bid $100.
20.
One Baby Roll Asleep. No need to drive your baby around in the car to fall asleep, gently ease your baby to sleep in your home. Can also be used as a changing station or bath tub. Donated by Baby Roll Asleep. Retail value $79.95/ starting bid $25.
21.
One small, round kitchen table with walnut table top and antiqued cream pedestal (48" diameter). Donated by Stellar Staging & Design-Kim Scowden & Ashley Shrimpton. Retail value $175/ starting bid $95. CURRENT BID: $95
22.
One nail care gift bag which includes bottom coat, top coat, nail lacquer: Steady as she rose, and two hand lotions: Coconut Melon and Grapefruit. Donated by Karen Claussen. Retail value $20/ starting bid $7.
23.
One hair care gift bag which includes "MATRIX BIOLACE" Ladies' shampoo (10oz and travel size), conditioner (5.1 oz and travel size), 5 styling products, and styling brush. Donated by Karen Claussen. Retail value $63/ starting bid $20. CURRENT BID: $25
24. One extra-large Nike First Things First silver golf shirt. Donated by Randall Young. Retail value $50/ starting bid $15.
25. One Signed Kurt Warner matted 13x16 2009 super bowl picture. Donated by Randall Young. Retail value $200/ starting bid $75. CURRENT BID: $75
26. Two tickets to the Rams vs. Vikings game on December 16th at noon. Prior to the start of the game there will be a brunch in the Edward Jones Dome, with the Rams Club. Donated by Randall Young. Retail value $350/ starting bid $100.
Let the bidding begin!!!
Aubrey for the Evergrowing Stinsons!
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Scarves
One of the most popular items at our silent auction were the scarves. In fact, we have had many people ask how they can order one. These are made by Chandra's mother Judy Scowden, and can be made in many colors. Here are three different types of scarves available with a link on the right to order. If you do not use PayPal you can give us a check and order through e-mail or by leaving a comment on the blog. The cost is $20 and 100% of the proceeds are going to our adoption fund. Thank you so much for all your help in bringing our new family members home!!
The Salsa
The Ballerina
The Flamenco
The Salsa
The Ballerina
The Flamenco
Sunday, October 21, 2012
The Water's Arisin'
How was last weekend you might ask? Well, since you wanted to know here it is:
Windy, cloudy, drizzly, achy, heavy, exhausting, thirsty,
hungry, and more thirsty, tense, frustrating, forgiving, neverending.
And then there was:
prayer, community, love, worship, prayer, patches of
sunshine, filling of the barn, filling of the seats, encouragement, more
prayer, embraces, peace, tears, joy.
We are now 1 week past The Event, and we are just catching
up to ourselves. Around 175 people
attended and approximately 150 items were auctioned. WE ARE LOVED shirts were sold, and donations
were given. All of this totaled just
over $20,000!
But wait… more
donations are being given, more WE ARE LOVED shirts are being ordered, our
pampered chef consultant has kept the fundraising open till next week, the
premier design jeweler is continuing to donate from sales through next week,
the popular scarfs are now available to be ordered, and we have a few auction
items left.
Well those are the facts since you asked the question, but
the truth is: God blessed.
As we have previously written (see ditch digging or bed
filling) it was our job to dig the ditches.
It was God’s job to do the blessing.
And He did.
He used our family and small group to do the hard work,
friends and friends of friends to enjoy the night, and an almost sabotaged prayer
time to strengthen us. So, how do you
spend months preparing for an event without being overwhelmed? For us it was two things… the community and
the purpose. This event was not the
end. In fact, it wasn’t even the
beginning. It was a means to an end-- A purpose driven event to allow us to bring
our children home as quickly as possible because it is God who has called us,
and for Him this is easy.
We are almost halfway to our goal of $46,000 and have no
doubt that God will provide the rest in ways we couldn’t have imagined. He is imaginative and creative. And as 1st Kings says, this is
easy for Him. So sit back and watch how
the Lord provides.
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
Auction items!
AUCTION COMPLETE. Thanks for bidding. We will be in contact with the winners.
What: We have been so blessed by all the donations that have been given for "The Event"! God has really been showing us His greatness! So many people have told us that they can't come, but would love to be a part, so we decided that we should have a small online auction. There are 18 items that we have decided to use to auction online.
When: Starting NOW, ending Thursday, October 11th, at MIDNIGHT!!
Where: Right here on our blog.
Who: YOU and anyone else who you know. Please tell and forward this to EVERYONE you know!!
How: By commenting on this post, and keeping up on the latest bids! In the comment section of this post, list the number of the item you want to bid on, your bid, and your name (these comments are not viewable by anyone but us). October 12th we will notify the winners of each item.
8. One quarter of Certified Herford Beef, approximately 125 lbs. Includes steaks, roasts, and ground beef. A family owned and operated Herford ranch in Lebanon and Rogersville, MO. Steers and bulls are naturally grown with a feed ration consisting of distillers grain, soybean meal, corn gluten, and whole corn along with grass, hay forage. No growth hormones or implants of any kind. Available November 2012. Donated by L III Farms- Tom and Siu Ping Luthy. Retail value $500/ starting bid $300. NEW CURRENT BID: $450
9. One Subway gift card for a 6' long party sub. Donated by Subway- Terry Dowler. Retail value $75/ starting bid $25. NEW CURRENT BID: $55
10. Ten settings of Mikasa 5 piece fine china. Parchment pattern (locate picture on the internet). Only two settings ever used. Includes zip up china protective cases. Donated by anonymous donor. Retail value $500/ starting bid $100. CURRENT BID: $100
11. One Southern Living Ultimate Christmas Cookbook which includes ideas for celebration menus, top rated recipes, quick party ready recipes, how to wrap presents, handmade party invitations, and decorating throughout the whole house. Donated by Nancy Brown. Retail value $10/ starting bid $5. CURRENT BID: $20
12. A.Jumbulaya: The Rearranging, Ever-Changing Word Jumble Game/ Creative Toy Awards 2008, Game of the Year. Donated by Legendary Games. Retail value $25/ starting bid $10. CURRENT BID: $10
B. Jumbulaya: The Rearranging, Ever-Changing Word Jumble Game/ Creative Toy Awards 2008, Game of the Year. Donated by Legendary Games. Retail value $25/ starting bid $10. CURRENT BID: $30
13. One Kansas City Vacation Pack. It includes four passes for free admission to The College Basketball Experience, two passes for free admission to American Heartland Theatre, six passes for free admission to Kansas City Zoo, and two passes for free admission to Powell Gardens. Donated by The College Basketball Experience, American Heartland Theatre, Kansas City Zoo, and Powell Gardens. Retail value of $127/ starting bid $40. CURRENT BID: $200
14. Three passes for free tuition for Adult/Teen classes to Kansas City Ballet. Donated by Kansas City Ballet. Retail value of $135/ starting bid $30.
15. One pass for two complete meals from Lambert's Cafe. Donated by Lambert's Cafe. Retail value of $45/ starting bid $15. NEW CURRENT BID: $35
16. One pass for two adult admissions to Kirby VanBurch Theatre. Donated by Kirby VanBurch Theatre. Retail value of $73.42/ starting bid $20. NEW CURRENT BID $27
17. One pass for two admissions to Grand Country Music Hall to any show of your choice. Donated by Grand Country Music Hall. Retail Value of $60/ starting bid of $10. NEW CURRENT BID $24
18. Two passes for free admission to the Yakov Live show. Donated by The Yakov Smirnoff Theatre. Retail value of $170/ starting bid of $50. CURRENT BID $50
What: We have been so blessed by all the donations that have been given for "The Event"! God has really been showing us His greatness! So many people have told us that they can't come, but would love to be a part, so we decided that we should have a small online auction. There are 18 items that we have decided to use to auction online.
When: Starting NOW, ending Thursday, October 11th, at MIDNIGHT!!
Where: Right here on our blog.
Who: YOU and anyone else who you know. Please tell and forward this to EVERYONE you know!!
How: By commenting on this post, and keeping up on the latest bids! In the comment section of this post, list the number of the item you want to bid on, your bid, and your name (these comments are not viewable by anyone but us). October 12th we will notify the winners of each item.
Go!!
"The Event" Auction Items
1. One HVAC precision tune up, professional cleaning, and combustion safety inspection. Donated by Rory Krueger from Krueger Geothermal Systems. Retail value $189/ starting bid $75.
2. One copy of a set of 2 Christian instrumental CDs, which include piano hymns. Donated and performed by Louis Claussen. Retail value $24/ starting bid $10. CURRENT BID $12
3. One Quick Chef chopper by Tupperware. Donated by Julie Wiseman, Tupperware Consultant. Retail value $50/ starting bid $25. CURRENT BID:$25
4. One $50 gift certificate to Lenwood Leather. Donated by Lenwood Leather. Retail value $50/ starting bid $25. CURRENT BID:$30
5. One Family Fun Pack. It includes two admissions to Dickerson Park Zoo, Six passes to The Track located in Branson on Green Mountain Drive, and $10 VIP Platinum card to Incredible Pizza Co. Donated by The Zoo, The Track, and The Incredible Pizza Co. Retail value $83/ starting bid $42. CURRENT BID: $60
6. "The Ultimate Guide to the Daniel Fast" by Kristen Feola, signed copy. "As you deny yourself certain foods...you will not only embrace healthier eating habits, you'll also discover a greater awareness of God's presence." Donated by Kristen Feola. Retail value $16.99/ starting bid $15. CURRENT BID: $25
7. Chick-fil-A gift basket which includes 4 gift cards for free chicken sandwiches, 4 gift cards for free kid's meals, a water bottle, and a stuffed cow. Donated by Chick-fil-A at Battlefield Mall- Kevin Hutcheson. Retail value $50/ starting bid $25. NEW CURRENT BID: $45
3. One Quick Chef chopper by Tupperware. Donated by Julie Wiseman, Tupperware Consultant. Retail value $50/ starting bid $25. CURRENT BID:$25
4. One $50 gift certificate to Lenwood Leather. Donated by Lenwood Leather. Retail value $50/ starting bid $25. CURRENT BID:$30
5. One Family Fun Pack. It includes two admissions to Dickerson Park Zoo, Six passes to The Track located in Branson on Green Mountain Drive, and $10 VIP Platinum card to Incredible Pizza Co. Donated by The Zoo, The Track, and The Incredible Pizza Co. Retail value $83/ starting bid $42. CURRENT BID: $60
6. "The Ultimate Guide to the Daniel Fast" by Kristen Feola, signed copy. "As you deny yourself certain foods...you will not only embrace healthier eating habits, you'll also discover a greater awareness of God's presence." Donated by Kristen Feola. Retail value $16.99/ starting bid $15. CURRENT BID: $25
7. Chick-fil-A gift basket which includes 4 gift cards for free chicken sandwiches, 4 gift cards for free kid's meals, a water bottle, and a stuffed cow. Donated by Chick-fil-A at Battlefield Mall- Kevin Hutcheson. Retail value $50/ starting bid $25. NEW CURRENT BID: $45
8. One quarter of Certified Herford Beef, approximately 125 lbs. Includes steaks, roasts, and ground beef. A family owned and operated Herford ranch in Lebanon and Rogersville, MO. Steers and bulls are naturally grown with a feed ration consisting of distillers grain, soybean meal, corn gluten, and whole corn along with grass, hay forage. No growth hormones or implants of any kind. Available November 2012. Donated by L III Farms- Tom and Siu Ping Luthy. Retail value $500/ starting bid $300. NEW CURRENT BID: $450
9. One Subway gift card for a 6' long party sub. Donated by Subway- Terry Dowler. Retail value $75/ starting bid $25. NEW CURRENT BID: $55
10. Ten settings of Mikasa 5 piece fine china. Parchment pattern (locate picture on the internet). Only two settings ever used. Includes zip up china protective cases. Donated by anonymous donor. Retail value $500/ starting bid $100. CURRENT BID: $100
11. One Southern Living Ultimate Christmas Cookbook which includes ideas for celebration menus, top rated recipes, quick party ready recipes, how to wrap presents, handmade party invitations, and decorating throughout the whole house. Donated by Nancy Brown. Retail value $10/ starting bid $5. CURRENT BID: $20
12. A.Jumbulaya: The Rearranging, Ever-Changing Word Jumble Game/ Creative Toy Awards 2008, Game of the Year. Donated by Legendary Games. Retail value $25/ starting bid $10. CURRENT BID: $10
B. Jumbulaya: The Rearranging, Ever-Changing Word Jumble Game/ Creative Toy Awards 2008, Game of the Year. Donated by Legendary Games. Retail value $25/ starting bid $10. CURRENT BID: $30
13. One Kansas City Vacation Pack. It includes four passes for free admission to The College Basketball Experience, two passes for free admission to American Heartland Theatre, six passes for free admission to Kansas City Zoo, and two passes for free admission to Powell Gardens. Donated by The College Basketball Experience, American Heartland Theatre, Kansas City Zoo, and Powell Gardens. Retail value of $127/ starting bid $40. CURRENT BID: $200
14. Three passes for free tuition for Adult/Teen classes to Kansas City Ballet. Donated by Kansas City Ballet. Retail value of $135/ starting bid $30.
15. One pass for two complete meals from Lambert's Cafe. Donated by Lambert's Cafe. Retail value of $45/ starting bid $15. NEW CURRENT BID: $35
16. One pass for two adult admissions to Kirby VanBurch Theatre. Donated by Kirby VanBurch Theatre. Retail value of $73.42/ starting bid $20. NEW CURRENT BID $27
17. One pass for two admissions to Grand Country Music Hall to any show of your choice. Donated by Grand Country Music Hall. Retail Value of $60/ starting bid of $10. NEW CURRENT BID $24
18. Two passes for free admission to the Yakov Live show. Donated by The Yakov Smirnoff Theatre. Retail value of $170/ starting bid of $50. CURRENT BID $50
Let the bidding begin!!!
Aubrey for the Evergrowing Stinsons!
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