Daily Dose of Mama: Giveaway Winner

Sunday, January 16, 2011

Giveaway Winner

Thank you to everyone who participated in the drawing to help Tracy and Emi Faith. I know she has been overwhelmed with support in every way, and I am happy to say she will be able to bring a companion to Korea for support. It was affirming to see people come together in support of strangers. In a world that sucks in so many ways, it's nice to see reminders that there is also so, so, so much good and love here, too.

As for the winners of the seriously cool Uncle Goose Hangul blocks that I have been salivating over (which, incidentally, are 20% off from a store whose owners have a heart for adoption) and the item of their choice from Kimchi Keepsakes, I entered everyone into Random.org (and added the additional entries for Facebook, Twitter, blogs, and additional blog donations). The winners are Stefan and Michelle! I'll send the blocks your way; and when you find something you want from Kimchi Keepsakes (they do custom orders, too), just ask the owners to invoice me.

Thanks again to everyone who helped a very worthy family. And to Tracy....HAPPY 11 MONTHS!

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Michelle and StefanJanuary 16, 2011 at 4:01 PM
yeah! Thanks so much for your generous donation of these prizes! You were instrumental in creating visability in Tracy's need to bring her child home.
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TracyJanuary 24, 2011 at 5:56 AM
THANK YOU!!! Thank you all! I so appreciate all the love everyone has shown to our sweet girl and our family. Congrats Michelle!

So hard to believe it has been 11 months. WOW. 11 months. That is a long time to know your child, but not KNOW your child. Thank you for helping us bring our special girl home.
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