silent auction #1 - custom elephant painting (a big one!)

my heart is very heavy today.

i got news last night that a friend's husband passed away after a sudden and massive stroke last week, leaving her in a place that i cannot even bear to imagine with her two little boys. kimberly is a new friend, one i have yet to meet in person but who i have gotten to know through blogging and emails and preparations for our trip to thailand. i want to help, i don't know how, but i want to help in some small way from my little spot here miles away from her. so for now, i want to help raise money for her - for medical expenses, funeral expenses...living without daddy and husband expenses. i know the blogging world is large and beautiful...and that we can pull together for a fellow wife, mother, scrapbooker in need.

today i am listing some silent auctions. you may bid in the comments section of each individual post (in any increment), and the bidding will close friday at 10pm PST, the highest bidder gets the goods!

i will also be making a video tutorial which i hope to have ready on friday - with a donation you can download the video and make a cool project with me (or just laugh at me, that works too!).

and of course, prayers and outpouring of love for this family in this sad time is beautiful too.

i love you, blog readers! and i thank you for helping to help kimberly through this in some little way.

this auction is for a custom painting - 24 x 24 inches on wood. the winner and i will chat and discuss colours and elephants and i will create your own magical mixed media piece!

(this is an example of what i have made for ivy's bedroom)

let the bidding begin :)

Comments

[star]

I am very sorry for your friends loss. I will bid $25.

[Britt]

So, so sorry for kimberly. We can't imagine. You are doing a wonderful thing for her Em.

My bid; $75

[Megan]

I can't bid, but I can pray. I'm so sorry.

[jules]

The blogosphere is so full of caring people! I am sending much love down the line for Kimberly and her family!

bid:$125

[mccabe]

em,

i am so sorry for the loss of your friends husband. her family is in my thoughts and prayers.

she is very lucky to have such a kind, generous friend like you.

love,
mccabe x

[Mademoiselle Fini]

I cannot bid... but pray. I am also alone with my almost 2 year old daughter. He is alive.. but doesn't care about his daughter.

so.. if she wants to talk.... I added my email address.

lots of love and prayers from germany.

[Renee]

a very sad story--many thoughts and prayers. you do beautiful work. $150

[Dani]

What a sad sad news, my thoughts are with all of you !! stay stong !! X Dani

[Sherri P eh]

$160. It's so nice of you to help in this way Emily.

[kirsty]

OMG - you are amazing.
You really are.
I will bid $200 :)

[Jessica]

My heart aches for her my bid $200

[kirsty]

ps: that wasnt exactky silent cos now everyone knows my limit but its for charity and Elephants adorn my house in almost every room :)

[Dina]

Emily...thank you, thank you, thank you for doing this. You are wonderful.

[Mic]

$300

[Lisa]

What an amazing and loving gesture...thank you to everyone who is bidding and praying for this wonderful gal and her family.

[tara]

you guys are amazing. we are so grateful!!!

[sara]

I wish I had something to give, but I don't. What I will do is keep her and her family in my daily prayers. You are doing a wonderful thing here...

[Marieke]

Emily, thank you so very much for your generosity in helping Kimberly. You are a beautiful person. Thank you everyone for bidding and your prayers.

[Serena]

Em, I am so very sorry to read of your friend's devastating loss. I think it's truly lovely what you are doing to help. I sure wish I could afford to bid but I can't though I might be able to afford the video tutorial instead if that helps. I will also add Kimberly and her two sons to my prayer list. (((Kimberly & sons)))

[Lisa M. Pace]

Thank you so much for your generosity in helping Kimberly and her two boys. She is a very special person with amazing friends that care a lot about her.

[Christine]

350.00

[sasha]

that is so sad, my prayers are with her and her children!

[Dalne]

I do not want to bid on anything. Don't get me wrong it is all go gorgeous and very worth owning. Hoever I am happy to donate to this cause. If you let me know the details Emily I will get the money to you. We can't all be winners but we can all as individuals make a difference. I have always admired your individuality and your kind gentle soul.

[celeste]

thank you so much emily for helping kimberly and the boys. you are just wonderful!

[Melissa Salomon]

I am praying for Kimberly and her family.