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On-line Auction!!!

Our On-line Auction Fundraiser is up and running!!!

Everything listed has been donated by our friends and family! Plus a couple things I have made.  :)
All proceeds will go into our travel fund to bring Little C home! The money will help with the plane tickets to and from the Philippines and all of the expenses for lodging, travel, and food while in the Philippines.

Go here: https://www.facebook.com/BringHomeLittleC to see the items.



Yes, this is a facebook site, but if I understand correctly, you do not have to have Facebook to see this page. If I'm wrong, please contact me and I will figure it out!!!! If you would like to bid, but don't have a facebook account, let me know and I can help place the bid for you.

Bidding starts today (May 18) and goes until Saturday, May 24. Once the Shipping and Handling costs are figured out, that will be added to the final bid.

THANK YOU for all who donated and for all who are bidding!!! You are such blessings!

Happy Bidding!!!

In Christ,
Mara

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