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Okay - I am fighting exhaustion right now.

 

 

My trip to Ohio was GREAT!

 

BiblioPlan did wonderful  - we talked to lots of families, had good sales and made lots of new contacts!!

 

Woo Hoo!!

 

By the way - if you use Mystery of History or Story of the World or the History of US books - YOU CAN STILL USE BIBLIOPLAN!!

 

We have  those books incorporated into our program.

 

You can also just use our fabulously wonderful Companions too!!

 

 

It is a wonderfully versatile history and literature and art and geography and writing curriculum that allows you to pick and choose all kinds of great options.

Okay... Sorry for that commercial.... back to my blog....

 

I met a number of Reece's Rainbow supporters and babes and families in Ohio.

 

I also had a few Micah Six Eight stalkers who read this crazy blog and NEVER EVER comment on it!!  I LOVED meeting you guys and wished you had stayed longer.  Sara - we tried to call you when the Unroes showed up but you didn't  answer your phone... just saying... And Tracy and Mom  - THANK YOU FOR THE CHOCOLATE AND GIFT CARD!!  You made my day!! 

 

I also had a great time getting lost in Cincinnati with a newfound RR friend! 

 

No GPS.  No map.  No idea where we were.

 

What did people do before we had cell phones??

 

Thank you Jamie for bailing us out!!

 

Yes - I am tired.

 

I came home to a little boy who is struggling with his cast-less legs.

 

Removing the casts did not mean that Aaron was immediately able to walk.

 

He has pins in his knees and right now the slightest bend of those knees puts him into orbit.  Having him cry at every turn is putting us into orbit.  This is NOT fun right now.  We have been told that it will take weeks before he can walk again pain free. 

 

It hurts this Mama's heart to see her littlest struggling. 

 

In the midst of our crazy we are doing this STEW!

 

I knew it would be hard to fit it in at this time in our lives but God has been FAITHFUL to us.

 

I have been OVERWHELMED with the outpouring of love from so many of you as we have been doing this Giveaway.

 

I look at how much we have raised right now and I get tears in my eyes.

 

The private e-mails and comments from so many of you whose hearts are being opened towards adoption makes all the headaches of juggling stews and trips and hurting little boys worth it.

 

I know the families are being blessed.

 

I know how powerful it is to get the waiting babes SEEN!!

 

THANK YOU!!

 

Thank you for giving so freely to so many!!

 

Thank you for sharing and caring!!

 

Yesterday I was asked if I would possibly extend the STEW GIVEAWAY until April 15th for those who get paid on that day and also for those people like us who wait until the last moment to do their taxes.
 

 

I thought that was a rather brilliant idea because I do not want to close out anyone from being able to give so this Giveaway is going to be extended two more days.

 

It ends next Monday at midnight. 

 

TAX DAY!

 

So when you find out how much you are getting back in taxes.... consider dropping a portion of that in a few buckets!!!

 

Seriously.... your chances of winning something are HUGE!

 

I will announce final results and winners on Wednesday!

 

In the meantime....
 

 

Yesterday I was mourning the fact that Porter, Hanson and the Marr family did not have matching grants....

WELL....

THE MARRS HAVE A SECRET I CAN'T SHARE RIGHT NOW

WOO HOO... I don't have any more details than that but PRAISE GOD PRAISE GOD!!

PLUS...

Porter and Hanson each have a $250.00 matching grant!

PLUS... The Collins have a $250.00 matching grant!!!

 

WOO HOO....

 

That means we currently have SIX matching grants on the table..

 

 

The Collins need $250 to meet their match
Hanson needs $250 to meet his match

Porter needs $250 to meet his match

The Taylors still need $38 to meet their match

Frank still needs $45 to meet his match

Darren still needs $1683 to receive his FULL $2,000 matching grant!

 

I've been informed that Darren is going to be transferred SOON out of his babyhouse and into an adult mental institute!!!  Oh People PLEASE.... Please!!!

 

WHERE IS DARREN'S MAMA???

 

 

 

OUR 2013 MICAH SIX EIGHT MULLIGAN STEW GIVEAWAY!

"A Common Stew for an Uncommonly Good Cause!"

There are more than 100 items simmering away in our stew pot. The total value of all of these items is well over $5,000.00.

Now we just need YOU to help us care for the orphan.

“The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.'"

Last year we had over 500 PEOPLE donate and share.

This year ....

 204 people have donated so far...

Annie, Joni, Nicole, Erin, Katrina, Micheala, Kim, Andrew, Leah, Kathy, Daniel
Anne, Debbie, Amy, Lori, Christine, Katie, Pam
Deanna, Hansina, Nakia, Rob, Julia, Kaitlyn, Traci, Monica, Christine, Lisa, Mrs. H.
Debby, Brooke, Amanda, Jason, Erin, Tamara, Trina, Patty, Tracy, Deborah, Alynn
Lisa, Stephanie, Mel, Alissa, Elizabeth, Cathy, Kim, Laura, Beth, Ivy, Sally, Sue
Melanie, Brenda, Crystal, Jed, Karla, Christina, Deborah, Joy, Gina, C.W.

K.B.  Tina   Candee  Amber   Joni   C.H.    Rebecca  Kelly   Jenny   Christine   Katie   Pam

Joni, Jason, Jane, Nicole, Amanda, Rebecca, Kami, Lynettte,  Jennifer, Candice, Francine, Lisa, Liz, Layna, Osborn, Courtney, Ivy
Pam, Amanda, Candice, Erika, Gretchen, Elizabeth, Amanda, Tanna, Susan , Cathy, Kelli
Natalie, Chelsea, Tania, Jolene, Beth, S.D., Val, Kalia, Gina, Morgan, K.B.
Pam, Cassandra, F.M., Amy, Ryan, Vanessa, Christine
Kim, Erika, Lisa, Lisa, Sarah, Stori, Gwen, Karla, Carolina, Jo, Virginia
Kim, Sharon, Sandra, Debbie, Carolyn
Annette, Sara, Katie, Kristen, Amber, Connie, Erika, Luba, Kim, Lynn, Tamsin
Candice, Kim, Amy, Loree, Michele, Megan, Nicole. Connie, Cassie
Cheryl, Eric, Sierra, Lauren, Christine, Jamie, Katie, Carol
Jane, Sarah, Lori, Lisa, Paula, B family, Jenny, Andrea, Sarah, Lindsey
Ernie, W family, Kimberly, Michele, Martha, Megan, Patricia, Anon, Kelli, Katie, Beth Ann
Naomi, Kelli, Katy, Cheryl, Mandy, Alle, Kelsey, Thomas, Travis, Mark, Kalia, Theresa
Carolina, Darlene, Susanna, Joy, Erin, Ben, Dave

 

We have raised $22,251.00 so far in this Giveaway!!

THESE ARE OUR EIGHT FAMILIES
 

Our FIRST goal is to raise AT LEAST $2,000.00 in each grant account!!
My deepest desire is to double that!!

These families still need $3,943.00 to meet our first goal!!! 
PLEASE HELP US!!

 

JON AND ANGELA-Adopting Jack and Jensen RAISED $2838.00 (MET OUR FIRST GOAL!)

THE JOHNSON FAMILY - Adopting FOUR brothers! RAISED $2114.00 (MET OUR FIRST GOAL!) 

THE MARR FAMILY - Adopting Alexei RAISED $1264.00
 THE TAYLOR FAMILY - Adopting Samuel and Sara RAISED $1410.00

WHEN THE TAYLORS' ACCOUNT REACHES $1,654, THEY WILL MEET THEIR MATCHING GRANT AND AUTOMATICALLY RECEIVE ANOTHER $500!

THE DEUTSCH FAMILY - Adopting Estelle and Gerard RAISED $1576.00

THE BAKER FAMILY - Adopting Emmitt RAISED $1609.00

THE UNROE FAMILY - Adopting Matthew, Jonathan, and Charity RAISED $2331.00 (MET OUR FIRST GOAL!)

THE COLLINS FAMILY - Adopting Sutter Raised $247.00

WHEN THE COLLINS' ACCOUNT REACHES $497.00, THEY WILL MEET THEIR MATCHING GRANT AND AUTOMATICALLY RECEIVE ANOTHER $250!

THESE ARE OUR ELEVEN WAITING CHILDREN.... THEY ALL NEED FAMILIES!!

Our FIRST goal is to raise $1,000.00 in each of their grant accounts.
My deepest desire is to double that!!

THESE CHILDREN STILL NEED $4,107.00 TO MEET OUR FIRST GOAL!!

HANSON - RAISED $355.00

WHEN HANSON'S ACCOUNT REACHES $3279, HE WILL MEET HIS MATCHING GRANT AND AUTOMATICALLY RECEIVE ANOTHER $250!
 

PORTER - RAISED $314.00

WHEN PORTER'S ACCOUNT REACHES $5574, HE WILL MEET HIS MATCHING GRANT AND AUTOMATICALLY RECEIVE ANOTHER $250!
 

JASON - RAISED $344.00

CASEY - RAISED $1230.00 (CASEY HAS REACHED OUR FIRST GOAL!)

SIMON - RAISED $608.00

BOBBY - RAISED $594.00

BARTON - RAISED $1329.00 (BARTON HAS REACHED OUR FIRST GOAL!)

IRIS - RAISED $1445.00 (IRIS HAS REACHED OUR FIRST GOAL!)

AUBREE - RAISED $343.00

FRANK - RAISED $508.00 $50.00 MATCHING GRANT - STILL NEEDS $45.00

DARREN - RAISED $827.00  $2,000 MATCHING GRANT - STILL NEEDS $1683.00

WHEN DARREN'S ACCOUNT REACHES $3,837, HE WILL MEET HIS MATCHING GRANT AND AUTOMATICALLY RECEIVE ANOTHER $2,000!

LOST BOYS - RAISED $965.00

THESE ARE THE RULES:

Simple Math - Every five dollars donated earns you one entry into our giveaway!!!

To enter, here's what you have to do:

FIRST.... You have to pick at least ONE of the families and make a donation into their grant account.

SECOND....You have to pick at least ONE of the waiting children below and make a donation into their grant account.

THIRD... You have to leave a comment WITH YOUR FIRST AND LAST NAME letting me know which of the families you donated to and which of the waiting children. Make sure to give me the total amount donated. Because I always moderate my comments, I will be able to keep this information private if you ask me to leave it private. if you prefer not to leave a comment, you can e-mail me at covenantb@yahoo.com

THAT'S IT.... YOU ARE OFFICALLY ENTERED WITH JUST THOSE TWO DONATIONS...

We will let it be between you and the Lord the size of your gift.

BUT DON'T STOP THERE....

FOURTH.... You will also earn one entry for each additional family and/or waiting child you donate to. For example, a $50 donation spread among 3 families and 2 waiting children earns you 15 entries: 50/5 = 10 entries for the money, and 1 entry each for the families/children! So spread the love around!!!!

FIFTH.... You also get entries if you donate to the Lost Boys through Harvest International. Directions are below!

SIXTH.... You can also earn entries into the giveaway for SHARING! So share away. Share on Twitter. Share on FB. Share on your blog!!

When our Mulligan Stew Giveaway ends, we'll choose a winner for each prize by drawing random numbers from random.org. The more entries there are beside your name, the more chances you'll have to win something great!

THESE ARE OUR FAMILIES

 

THE COLLINS FAMILY
Adopting Sutter
Click here to get to their family blog
Click here to get to their grant account

THE JOHNSON FAMILY

Adopting FOUR brothers!

D. V. Little V and Baby K!!

Click here to get to their Family Blog

Click here to donate to their grant account

THE MARR FAMILY

Adopting Alexei

Click here to get to their Family Blog

Click here to get to their grant account

THE TAYLOR FAMILY

Adopting Samuel and Sara (brother and sister)

Click here to get to their Family Blog

Click here to donate to their grant account

THE DEUTSCH FAMILY

Adopting Estelle and Gerard

Click here to get to their Family Blog

Click here to get to their grant account

THE BAKER FAMILY

Adopting Emmitt

Click here to get to their grant account

THE UNROE FAMILY

Adopting Matthew (Thad) Jonathan (Carson) and Charity (Presley)

Click here to get to their Family Blog

Click here to get to their grant account

 

JON AND ANGELA

Adopting Jack and Jensen

Click here to get to their Family Blog

Click here to donate to their grant account

 

THESE ARE OUR WAITING CHILDREN

WOULD YOU PRAY AND CONSIDER??

 JASON 

 

CASEY

 Casey has until June 2013 to find a family

 BARTON

                Barton has until December 2013 to find a family

FRANK                                        DARREN

HANSON

 PORTER

SIMON                                        BOBBY

Simon has until October 2013 to find a family!

                                                 IRIS                                                          AUBREE

OUR LOST BOYS!

BECAUSE I CANNOT LEAVE THEM OUT.... You can donate to the Lost Boys through Harvest International. Click on THIS LINK and designate your gift to Alyona and Slavik for the Lost Boys. All donations to Harvest International are Tax Deductible.

PLEASE DON'T FORGET TO DESIGNATE YOUR GIFT TO ALYONA AND SLAVIK FOR THE LOST BOYS.

　

WOW WOW WOW!!

THE LIST OF PRIZES!!!

CLICK HERE TO SEE PICTURES AND DETAILS

$500.00 Gift Card IPad Mini - $360.00 Wii U - $250.00 Value KINDLE FIRE - $199.00 Value Cross of Loops Necklace with Pearl - $280 Value 250.00 PICK A CHILD BEAUTIFUL HANDMADE QUILT $175.00 BEAUTIFUL HANDMADE SURPRISE QUILT $175.00 Retired Lladro Shepherdess with basket, value approximately $130 $100.00 Value - BOG BOOTS $100.00 Amazon Card 100 dollar gift card $100.00 Target Gift Card 100 Chevron gas card 100 Chevron gas card $100 BiblioPlan year for a family…. $100 Restaurant Gift Card Glass Wine Decanter with 6 glasses - $100.00 Value $100.00 gift certificate to Caps for Causes:$100.00 gift certificate to Caps for Causes4 pack of ItWorks wraps. They are valued at $99 Original Photo on Canvas Print - $60.00 Value 16 GB Kingston Data Traveler Flash drive $60.00 Jessica Tote - $59.00 Baby/Lap Quilt (40" X 52") is valued at $50 $50.00 Target Gift Card $50.00 Amazon Gift card $50.00 Bloomingdales Gift Card $50.00 Best Buy Gift card 50.00 Mobile Gas Card 50.00 Pencil Portrait 50.00 Pick a Child $50.00 ANYWHERE GIFT CARD $50.00 Custom book gift package 35 X 25 Rag quilt - $45.00 Value Weighted Blanket - $40.00 Value Thirty-One mini organizer in the minty chip pattern $30.00 value Four Herbalife personal care products: Strengthening Shampoo (8.5 oz), Strengthening Conditioner (8.5 oz), Hand & Body Wash (8.5 oz), and Bath & Body Bar (4.4 oz). Approximate value $30. Vera Bradley wristlet - 30.00 30.00 gift card to winner‘s choice One dozen Cupcakes or cake balls from the "The Cupcake Patch" (winner’s choice) - $25.00 value One dozen Cupcakes or cake balls from the "The Cupcake Patch" (winner’s choice) - $25.00 value 25.00 Amazon Gift Card 25.00 Visa gift card 25.00 credit to a scout shop $25.00 ANYWHERE gift card < $25.00 ANYWHERE gift card 25 itunes card 25.00 PICK A CHILD or FAMILY Mama Bird Necklace - Value $25.00 Customized video $25.00 Value - Winner’s Choice $25.00 in Amazon cards (five 5.00 cards) $25 gift card to Maggiano’s/On the Border/Romano’s Macaroni Grill EasyLunchboxes Set -- 4 containers and cooler (pink) - $21 value EasyLunchboxes Set -- 4 containers and cooler (orange) - $21 value Happier at Home book - $26.00 Value

Custom Made Crochet Hat $20.00 Value - Winner’s choice Duct Tape set (2 hair bows and a wallet) Value 20.00 Duct Tape set (2 hair bows and a wallet) Value 20.00 20.00 PICK A CHILD or FAMILY Montessori Wooden Rainbow Puzzle 20.00 Four Handmade Bars of Soap - 20.00 Value Four Handmade Bars of Soap - 20.00 Value Four Handmade Bars of Soap - 20.00 Value Four Handmade Bars of Soap - 20.00 Value Four Handmade Bars of Soap - 20.00 Value $20.00 Multi-color print Owl purse $20.00 Pink print Owl purse $18 gift certificate for my crochet shop Hooked on Hope - 3 hair bows - 16.00 value Personalized Pendant - $16.00 value Rainbow Gnomes 15.00 "Heritage Lace" "Victorian House 13" x 20" Placement, Ecru" $15.00 value $15 Jamba Juice Gift Card Animal Lovie (bear) is valued at $12 Ancient craft book $12.00 Value Medieval craft book $12.00 Value Modern craft book $12.00 Value $10.00 Bright turquoise Disciple cross $10.00 Light pink Disciple cross $10.00 Titanium Disciple cross $10.00 4 wooden Disney puzzles $10 Cold Stone gift card $10 Target card $10.00 Tortured for Christ book (gently used) Autographed Blake Shelton CD $10.00 Devotional book - Jesus Calling 10.00 value SIGNED COPY - $10.00 There's a Green Plastic Monkey in My Purse: And Other Ways Motherhood Changes Us by Jessie ClemenceCrayon People (5.00) $5.00 Bible Card Games THREE THEMED OUT OF PRINT WORKBOOKS 5.00 Crocheted headband Crocheted hat $25.00 Value Infinity scarf, Frosty Green Fleck with Amber Fun Fur & glass beads $25.00 Value Infinity scarf/shoulder wrap, Homespun with Terra Cotta Fun Fur Made with Love/Beloved necklace $15.00 Forevermore necklace 15.00 Worthy bracelet $15.00 Inspire/Believe bracelet $20.00 Chosen bracelet $15.00 Daughter bracelet $15.00 Wonderful bracelet $20.00 Pink ring $5.00 Set of matching red flower dresses with headbands $40.00 Set of matching powder blue dresses & headbands -$40.00 Set of matching blue/striped bottom dresses $35.00 Pink/Purple Dress with headband $25.00 Red/Black/White dress - $20.00 Two Pack Jam - Two equal sized bottles of your favourite jams (125mL). There are a few varieties to chose from! Jam Sampler- 125ml bottles of brandied cranberry & orange sauce, bumbleberry jam, orange & lemon marmalade, raspberry jam, strawberry jam and wild blueberry jam.

 THIS GIVEAWAY ENDS APRIL 13, 2013