The auction’s aim is that people will see Shane and Wesley, help them grow their adoption grant (through bids on the items, payment goes into their adoption grant) and to SHARE their STORY so that their forever family might see them and come for them. (Click on their names to read their stories.)
Have you checked the auction out yet? No? Well then, please click here to check it out. Just another 5 MORE DAYS!
If you have taken part in our auction, we thank you and ask you to please share it with your friends.
We would also ask that you would pray along with us for Shane and Wesley. Pray that their forever family will come for them as soon as possible – they have but less than 12 months before they become adoptable.
Just 1 year left for these sweet boys to get a family. Please help.
We are having a Birthday Online Auction to help raise awareness for Shane and Wesley who turn 13 this weekend (24 / 25 August). This means that they only have 12 months (1 year) left to find a family who will love them for who they are and help they walk through life.
Because it is very important that we give these boys as much exposure as possible, we would ask that you SHARE this blogpost/ our FB page/auction on your FB, Blog or Twitter before making a first bid in this auction. This is an honour system, we won’t check on you. But we do ask for your help because only together can we help these boys. The more you share, the more the boys gain.
Then go ahead and make your BIDS. Whole dollars please, no cents.
Auction runs from 24th August EST 11am till 5th September EST 4pm.
When the auction closes, i will inform people who have been successful in their bids and how to make payment. Please leave an email if you do not check your FB messages (Others inbox) often.
There will be no postage costs to you.
All funds raise will be divided equally between Shane and Wesley.
Read more about Shane and Wesley by clicking on their names.
NO Facebook account? You can still take part in this online auction. Below are the items up for grabs, simply go through them, pick a few you fancy, comment below with your desired item and bid amount. i will try to update current bids daily.
Genuine Pink Crystal Butterfly Necklace and Earring Set.
Starting Bid: US$18
Current Bid: US$30
Silver Starfish Necklace. Adjustable length. Maximum lenght: 23cm (9in). Starfish pendant with glass crystal measures 2.8cm across (1.1in).
Starting Bid: US$8
Current Bid: US$15
Charm Bracelet with blue stones, black beads, metal charms. Charms include moon/stars, heart, dolphin, butterfly. Length: 18cm (7in).
Starting Bid: US$5
Current Bid: US$10
Heart Pendant with glass crystals on black woven bracelet. Pendant measures 1cm (0.4in) across. Adjustable length. Longest: 24cm (9.4in). Shortest: 17cm (6.6in).
Starting Bid: US$5
Current Bid: US$20
Dolphin Ring with black glass crystals. Silver. Size 5 (1.5cm/5.9in).
Starting Bid: US$4
Current Bid: US$5
Green Evening Bag with butterfly embroidery on satin, plastic-covered cloth handle. Measures 17.5 x 10 cm (6.8 x 3.9in) (closed). Widest part measures: 6.3cm (2.4in).
Starting Bid: US$7
Current Bid: US$7
Red Evening Bag with flower embroidery on satin, silver chain handle. Measures 13 x 12 cm (5.1 x 4.7in) (closed). Widest part measures: 5.3cm (2in).
Starting Bid: US$7
Current Bid: US$7
Orange Cloth Clutch Bag with oriental embroidery, chinese knot closure. Measures 19 x 11.5cm (7.4 x 4.5in). Has 2 compartments, one with zipper. Includes matching coin purse (8.5 x 6cm / 3.3 x 2.3in) and tissue pouch (10.5 x 8.5cm / 4.1 x 3.3in).
Starting Bid: US$4
Current Bid: US$4
Black Cloth Clutch Bag with flower embroidery, magnetic closure. Measures 19 x 11.5cm (7.4 x 4.5in). Has 2 compartments, one with zipper.
Starting Bid: US$4
Current Bid: US$4
Turquiose Jewelry Case with flower embroidery on satin, with mirror and red velvet interior. Measures 10 x 9.5 x 3.5cm / 3.9 x 3.7 x 1.3in (closed).
Starting Bid: US$6
Current Bid: US$11
Set of 3 Paintings, especially commissioned for this auction. Suitable for children’s room, intended to be hung together as a series. Watercolour and pen. Framed with acid-free white art card. Frame measures 18 x 24cm (7 x 9.4in). Painting measures 9.5 x 14.5cm (3.7 x 5.7in).
Starting Bid: US$25
Current Bid:
PS: Artist donated her time/talent. Thanks so much.
Close-up of Painting 1 of 3 – please make bids on the set of 3.
Close-up of Painting 2 of 3 – please make bids on the set of 3.
Close-up of Painting 3 of 3 – please make bids on the set of 3.
Picture Frame Ladybug Hairbow Holder (without hairclips). Fits picture 6.8 x 6.8cm (2.6 x 2.6in). Whole frame measures 17 x 11cm (6.6 x 4.3in). Ribbon space is 60cm (23.6in). Ends with a heart, measures 7.5 x 7.5cm (2.9 x 2.9in). Entire length: 85cm (33.4in).
Starting Bid: US$15
Current Bid: US$16
Black Stretchy Hairband with handmade Kanzashi flowers. Length of hairband: 21cm (8.2in). Flowers measure: 10.5cm (4.1in) across.
Starting Bid: US$6
Current Bid: US$7
Padded Cloth Fish Keyring – PINK. Keys are hidden in the fish when you pull the line. Fish measures 14 x 6.5cm (5.5 x 2.5in). Fully extended length: 23.5cm (9.2in). Please note that the picture shows the back of the orange fish.
Starting Bid: US$5
Current Bid: US$6
Padded Cloth Fish Keyring – ORANGE. Keys are hidden in the fish when you pull the line. Fish measures 14 x 6.5cm (5.5 x 2.5in). Fully extended length: 23.5cm (9.2in). Please note that the picture shows the back of the pink fish.
Starting Bid: US$5
Current Bid: US$5
Dr. Dreadful Zombies Stomach Churner. Making fun, gross-looking concoctions for your taste buds. Includes everything you need and instructions.
Starting Bid: US$9
Current Bid: US$9
Cupcake Studio Baking Activity Kit. Brings out the baker in you. Includes everything you need and step by step instructions and decorating ideas.
Starting Bid: US$9
Current Bid:
Please do pray along with us that the Just Needing A Family’s Love page and this Birthday Online Auction would give the boys so much exposure that their forever families will come forward for them.
Thank you so very much for your support, sharing, prayers and contributions.
i have been advocating for special needs adoption for almost 18 months now. It has been a wonderful journey filled with lots of heartache, tears but also with joy and miracles. And of course the question in the title has been asked of me as well (even though i am not adopting – yet…).
i came across this video and felt that it answered quite a few of aspects of the why… take a look and then read what else i have to say about this…
In the video, Elizabeth speaks about the fate of children who age out of the adoption system in their country. She speaks of how when they are shown the door at 16. They have no money, no family, no friends, little skills or education to help them survive outside of the institute-environment. My heart absolutely breaks when she speaks about post-orphan stats from Russia… 20% commit suicide in under 2 years, 20% become prostitutes, 30% harden criminals, 10% in prisons…
Sweet Wesley has been waiting so very long for his forever family.
i have been advocating for Wesley since last November and i know he also faces similar odds. Although Wesley‘s home country does not have such post-orphan stats, you can read this article which briefly describes what may happen to him if he is not adopted. His chance for a family is lost much earlier than 16, he will age out at 14 years old which means he has less than 15 months to be adopted.
You may look at his condition (albinism and vision problems) and think, “That’s not too bad. And he looks to be ok in the photo, quite well-taken care of, yes? He would likely find a job, right?”.
Sure, maybe if he was living in a different country. You have to understand that he sticks out like a sore-thumb in his country because of his skin colour. His vision problems will be a major issue even if he tries getting the jobs which are normally for the very lowly educated. He will not be accepted by the society he has been born into, in fact, some people from his country would consider him cursed even. (Which i believe is a contributing factor to him being abandoned at age 6.) And his government would only provide him food, clothing and shelter for just a few more years before he has to fend for him in this cold world, with almost no education or skills.
So you see, the odds are indeed against Wesley. Unless a family steps forward for him. Unless, like Elizabeth and Eric, some loving couple (or a caring mum) answers yes to God’s call to bring him into their home.
Are you the family who would answer YES and trust God to provide everything else to bring Wesley into your home? To care and love him for who he is? To support and provide him with opportunities he would otherwise never have? If you answered yes, then please contact Reece’s Rainbow for more details.
Not everyone is called to adopt. BUT everyone can help. (i will write more about that tomorrow).
You can share his story far and wide so that through your sharing, somehow, his forever family might find him.
You can pray for him. Pray for his daily needs, pray for his future and most importantly pray that God gives courage to a caring family to step up for him.
You can also help to grow his adoption grant which would ease the journey his forever family would have in reaching him. As i mentioned above, acceptance of his condition is rare in his home country so an expensive international adoption would be his chance for a family. You can contribute by clicking on his name or picture to get to his profile page.
You can go here to read what another advocate has to say about Wesley.
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