And the total is...

Wow. And I mean WOW!

We didn't have quite as many people as it sounded like we were going to have.

We had a TON of food leftover.

We had 150 auction items.

I was nervous we wouldn't sell them all! (I think only 4 or 5 things didn't sell).

HUGE thanks to: Todd, Stephanie, Tyler and Elizabeth Flath (Tyler, 13, Elizabeth, 10 and a few friends of theirs raised $561.00 for Linda by colelcting cans and bottles, selling cookies, and having lemonade stands.)

To Jeff and Dawn, and their 4 kids Steph's brother and sister in law who helped the entire time at the benefit, made a TON of baked goods, and just helped out all around.

To Angie and Kevin Ayriss, for coordinating and handling the auction, for her brother and sister in law, Jeff and Allison, for staying the whole time, too...we couldn't have had success without any of you.

To Scott and Janet Dekkinga, for ALL your help, for Scott's brother and sister in law Mark and Laurie for staying the entire time and helping so much!!

To Megan Stewart who was not asked to help, but came prepared to do so anyway. For staying the entire time, for helping people check out at the auction...

For everyone else who I didn't get to personally meet but helped out...to all those who came and supported Linda....For businesses like Subway, and Costco for donating food and cake, for all the people who donated food, made baked goods, donated stuff for the auction...To other businesses who gave: Red Robin, Applebee's, Texas Roadhouse, Bonefish Grill, Southalnd Auto Wash, there's a ton more, but just know you helped raise an enourmous sum of money to help Linda.

OH...do you want to know how much????

Okay, I hope you're sitting down.

Including what is already in her account, but NOT including the few auction items that have to be paid for yet, the total amount raised thus far is.....(drumroll please)..........

$10,200.00

Yes, I'm serious. So that means at the actual benefit, we raised over $8000.00.

Just know from the bottom of my heart whether you contributed in dollars, in prayers, in time, in donation, or all of the above, I am grateful for every single one of you, and I am most grateful to God who answers exceedingly above and beyond all I could have asked or imagined for my very best friend.

Now we just keep praying for a cure. Linda looked beautiful if you weren't there...I think she had a pretty good day...seeing lots of family and friends both old and new.

Thanks again...and God bless you all!

Tomorrow!

Good morning!

Tomorrow is the big day!! Everything has come together so well...thanks to ALL of you who are praying, who donated stuff, who are helping at the benefit...we needed every one of you! Those of you who are praying, please keep doing so...that everyone travels safely, that lots of people show up, and that Linda has a wonderful time and we meet her needs financially.

Thanks again...
God Bless, and SEE YOU TOMORROW!!

new bids

Good morning,

We have a few more bid:

84. One foot part sub from Subway $10.00

61. Hawaiian necklace $50.00

The most up to date auction list

WOW. We have 139 items!!! I don't know if more are still coming, but I wanted to post this because tomorrow is my little boy's 2nd birthday, and I don't know how much I'll be able to work on this. I'm trying to get stuff wrapped up today. SO...here is the list, check out #121! A night at the new Marriott hotel in Grand Rapids!!! God bless you all for your support and encouragement... Please keep Linda in your prayers first and foremost, and second, come to the auction!! : )

SILENT AUCTION ITEMS

ALL OF THE ITEMS LISTED BELOW ARE UP FOR BIDS TODAY. FOLLOWING THE ITEM IS THE RETAIL VALUE OF THE ITEM SO YOU KNOW ITS VALUE. HOWEVER, THERE IS NO MINIMUM BID. PLEASE GIVE GENEROUSLY! EVERY PENNY OF THIS AUCTION GOES RIGHT TO LINDA.

1. Hand crocheted pink-yellow-lilac afghan $40.00
2. Hand crocheted burgandy and white striped afghan $35.00
3. Towne Air Freight Die Cast Truck $15.00
4. One hour massage given by Jenny Begeman in Kalamazoo $50.00
5. One hour of supervised horseback riding in Martin $40.00
6. Gift certificate to Phases Salon on Cascade Road haircut and style $45.00
7. Gift certificate to Phases Salon on Cascade Road haircut and style $45.00
8. Pink and white decorative wreath $30.00
9. Creative Memories album $30.00
10. Creative Memories album $30.00
11. Creative Memories basket $73.00
12. Creative Memories package $78.00
13. Gift Certificate to Redux Books Used and Rare Books (Lake Dr.) $25.00
14. Body butter gift baskets $30.00
15. Body butter gift baskets $30.00
16. Cherry and maple 8x10 handcrafted picture frame $25.00
17. Maple 8x10 handcrafted picture frame $15.00
18. Maple 8x10 handcrafted picture frame $15.00
19. Oak 8x10 handcrafted picture frame $15.00
20. Handcrafted wooden table $50.00
21. One month gift certificate to Curves $30.00
22. One month gift certificate to Curves $30.00
23. Starbucks gift box and WHOLE BEAN coffee $25.00
24. PartyLite 16 votive sampler $15.00
25. PartyLite Tealight combo (12 candles) $10.00
26. Market Day Gourmet Artichoke Dip $7.00
27. Glade scented oil candle $6.00
28. Body Butter gift basket $30.00
29. Body Butter gift basket $30.00
30. Body butter gift basket $30.00
31. Body butter gift basket $30.00
32. Antique German cream pitcher signed by artist $25.00
33. 18 holes of golf for 2 at GVSU The Meadows $66.00
34. 18 holes of golf for 2 at GVSU The Meadows $66.00
35. Gift certificate for a shampoo/set by Romi Castillo at A Perfect Touch Hair Salon $15.00
36. Gift certificate for a haircut by Romi Castillo at A Perfect Touch Hair Salon $15.00
37. Gift certificate for a haircut by Loretta Voetburg at A Perfect Touch Hair Salon $15.00
38. Gift certificate for a haircut by Loretta Voetburg at A Perfect Touch Hair Salon $15.00
39. Day sponsorship to honor Linda on Blue Lake public radio $175.00
40. Gift certificate to Applebees $15.00
41. Manicure/pedicure at Studio One in Kentwood $90.00
42. Seaweed wrap and sea scrub at Studio One in Kentwood $95.00
43. WZZM hat and mug $10.00
44. Gift certificate to Red Robin $10.00
45. Gift certificate to Red Robin $10.00
46. Four tickets to GVSU football game and blue, large t-shirt$50.00 (tickets are for the GVSU vs. Michigan Tech game at Allendale 7PM, Saturday, Sept. 27)
47. Body lotion basket $15.00
48. Four tickets to Grand Rapids Griffens $68.00
49. Gift certificate to Southland Auto Wash $20.00
50. Gift certificate to Southland Auto Wash $20.00
51. Twelve hand stamped assorted cards $20.00
52. Stampin’ Up! Simply Scrappin’ Kit (Crew Kids-Girl) $20.00
53. Stampin’ Up! Simply Scrappin’ Kit (Friends & Flowers) $20.00
54. Stampin’ Up! Stamp set (Cause for Celebration) $20.00
55. Stampin’ Up! Rub Ons (Love & Happiness) $20.00
56. Handcrafted jewelry box titled “Love for Linda” $150.00
57. Dinner for 2 at Carrabbas $45.00
58. 4 White Caps tickets (must be used this season, home games end 8/28) $34.00
59. GVSU T-shirt ($15)60. GVSU sweatshirt ($30)
61. Hand carved Hawaiian necklace straight from Hawaii $90.00 (just saw this, it's AMAZING)
62. Dinner for 2 at the Bonefish Grill $45.00
63. Gift certificate to the Texas Roadhouse $15.00
64. Gift certificate to the Texas Roadhouse $15.00
65. Gift certificate to the Texas Roadhouse $15.00
66. Gift certificates to Drenthe Village Dipper (near Zeeland) $25.00
67. Hand crocheted green-white-yellow baby afghan $20.00
68. Hand crocheted soft pink baby afghan $20.00
69. Hand crocheted pink and white square child afghan $30.00
70. Hand crocheted multi colored flower adult afghan $45.00
71. Gift certificate to Outback Steakhouse $50.00
72. Bean-bag toss game $100.00
73. Two free 6" subs from Subway (Broadmore & M-6 or Hudsonville) $8.00
74. Two free 6" subs from Subway (Broadmore & M-6 or Hudsonville) $8.00
75. Three free 6" subs from Subway (Broadmore & M-6 or Hudsonville) $12.00
76. Autographed copy of "Mommy Millionaire" book by Kim Lavine $24.00
77. DVD 40th Anniversary edition of Walt Disney's the Jungle Book 2-disc set $20
78. DVD National Treasure 2 Two-disc collector's edition $25.00
79. DVD Step Up 2 The Streets: Dance-off edition $10.00
80. DVD The Hills The complete third season $25.00
81. Four GVSU Men's Basketball tickets for general admission to the January 15, 2009 GVSU vs. Ashland game $28.00
82. One 3 foot party sub from Subway $30.00
83. One 3 foot party sub from Subway $30.00
84. One 3 foot party sub from Subway $30.00
85. Assorted gift basket (SF) $20.00
86. Glade scented oil candle $5.00
87. Oak handcrafted 8x10 picture frame $15.00
88. Mahogany and maple handcrafted 8x10 picture frame $25.00
89. Handcrafted wooden pen in velvet case $7.00
90. Handcrafted wooden pen in velvet case $7.00
91. Handcrafted wooden pen in velvet case $7.00
92. Circle cutting system from Creative Memories $38.00
93. Creative Memories 7x7 teal album $25.00
94. Creative Memories 7x7 album in coffee $25.00
95. Creative Memories 7x7 children’s album $20.00
96. Creative Memories picfolio album in apple plus mats $30.00
97. Creative Memories picfolio album in tan plus mats $30.00
98. Mulberry Reed Diffuser from Partylite $40.00
99. Hand knitted knee length socks $12
100. Hand knitted knee length socks $12
101. Hand knitted knee length socks $12
102. Hand knitted hat $8
103. Hand knitted hat $8
104. Hand crocheted slippers $10
105. Hand knitted child's mittens $7
106. Hand knitted adult's mittens $8
107. Hand crocheted mittens $8
108. Hand crocheted mittens $8
109. Hand crocheted girl's dress size 3 $28
110. Hand knitted girl's cardigan sweater $15
111.Hand knitted girl's cardigan sweater $12
112. Hand knitted girl's vest $7
113. Hand knitted boy's vest $7
114. Hand knitted boy's pullover $10
115. Hand knitted boy's pullover $10
116. Hand knitted boy's pullover $10
117. Hand knitted boy's pullover $15
118. Hand tooled ladies' leather wallet $28
119. One hour massage in Byron Center $60.00
120. One hour massage in Byron Center $60.00
121. One night at the Marriott Downtown Grand Rapids $200.00
122. Ten bowling games $35.00
123. Ten bowling games $35.00
124. Ten bowling games $35.00
125. Ten bowling games $35.00
126. Ten bowling games $35.00
127. Hand made purse/diaper bag $25.00
128. Hand made baby soes/booties $15.00
129. Hand made baby shoes/booties $15.00
130. Michigan CAT license plate $5.00
131. Michigan CAT license plate $5.00
132. Michigan CAT Charcoal Gray Baseball cap $10.00
133. Michigan CAT Black & Khaki Baseball cap $5.00
134. Michigan CAT Black & Silver Baseball cap $10.00
135. Michigan CAT Ladies XL Black long sleeve t-shirt with hood $20.00
136. Michigan CAT Adult Large Blue t-shirt $10.00
137. Michigan CAT Adult Large Gray t-shirt $10.00
138. Michigan CAT Men’s XXL Black Polo (or golf) shirt $40.00
139. Michigan CAT poly-carbonate sport water bottle $10.00

More bids

Good morning,

We are up to 123! I will update the auction list as soon as I have more details.
I've received more bids:

2. Burgandy and white striped afghan $50.00
82. One 3 foot party sub from Subway $40.00
88. Mahogany & maple picture frame $40.00

Thanks!

HOLY SMOKES!

Well, we did it. We have 118 confirmed items for auction.

I'm ALMOST speechless.

Almost 100

Good morning!

When we started the silent auction, my husband asked how many items I thought we'd get for the silent auction. I said, "I don't know...20? 40? I'd LOVE 100, but come on!"

WELL....be careful what you wish for. We have 97 items!!! I am floored. God is so good. He cares about even the littlest details.

Check the list for the update items. There were a few corrections made to other posts as well. Here are some additional bids:

#78 National Treasure set $25.00
#6 Gift certificate to Phases Salon $30.00
#40 Gift certificate to Applebees $15.00
#57 Dinner for 2 at Carrabas $45.00
#63 Texas Roadhouse gift certificate $15.00
#64 Texas Roadhouse gift certificate $15.00
#82 Subway 3 foot party sub $10.00
#83 Subway 3 foot party sub $10.00

See you at the auction!