YOU ARE THE AUCTION WINNER!!!!

Sergei showing off his BMX trophy at Aunt Dana's house.

I know what you are asking..."How much much did we raise with the online auction?!" We need a few days to process the payments but we can tell you we raised  A LOT - like 5 figures a lot!! It was truly a miracle.

Thank you to everyone. The sponsors, the wild and crazy bidders, the spammers who sent this to everyone they had ever e-mailed in their lifetimes. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you. The donated items made this auction a reality. There really are too many stories to tell but I want to share a few.

Someone emailed the auction offering to donate candles. None of us knew this woman but she had heard our story, and we were happy to have a few more items to put on the auction. As I was at her home to pick up the candles, we talked about these kids in the orphanages who are so alone. We cried together and she handed me her candles - and a check for $500! I didn't know what to say...she took my breath away. This mother who had already been so thoughtful donating the candles, also gave us this huge donation to get Sergei and Max home. We will be forever grateful to this loving and charitable family, thank you!

Dr. Silcox, who never met me until a few days ago donated 1/2 off braces...1/2 off braces is $2,500!!!! This one donation raised $1,900 for the auction. How do I say thank you to this? It was a huge donation and a great testament to Dr. Silcox's reputation that it sold in mere minutes.

How do I say thank you to all of you who have worked hours and hours to help me do this auction, who emptied their purses and rummaged their sock drawers for gift cards we could have. To the many strangers who called to give, give and then give some more? To our dear friends who bid on stuff they really didn't need because they want these orphan boys home and they want to squeeze them as much as we do! To the pear jam bidders, to the jewelry and condo addicts, to the family who quilted for a straight week.....We know you did it all for love, thank you. Thank you from the bottom our our hearts for your help to bring these orphan boys home. If they only knew how many people love them. They have been in the orphanage for over a year and a half with no calls, letters or visits. Imagine how many hundreds of people are actually bringing them from Ukraine to Utah, they are so love, we are so loved. Thank you with all that I have, thank you.

Were you a winner? Need help figuring out payment? Have questions about your items? Feel free to call Dana 801-891-4480. We will be delivery things today and we are excited to see you all.