Wednesday, March 3, 2010

a song and lots of giveaways

This song has been so encouraging to me this week...



I love the words.
I love the hope that it reminds me of.
A hope in a God who is love.
Love has come for us all.

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I have had so many adorable things to give away for the kiddos.
But today I thought we might need something for the mamas.
Todays giveaways and auctions are all about the ladies.
(And you don't even have to be a mama to enter!)

For todays giveaways...


Two people will receive:
Marble Magnets

One person will recieve:
Earrings

One person will receive:
Necklace

One person will receive:
Necklace

One person will receive:
Flower Post Earrings

Giveaway participation is free. Anyone can enter by leaving a comment on this post. As you leave your comment please remember to pray for Calla and her family! Comments will close Wednesday at midnight (central standard time). The winner will be randomly selected.

More auctions coming soon.

206 comments:

Amanda said...

This stuff is lovely! We have been praying for you and your sweet family for several months and will continue to do so.

Take care--

Suesan said...

Praying for Calla! Suesan Creacy

Kristie said...

Praying for Calla and The Macs as well. I am so inspired by you determation to go on! Hoping you have a great week:)

MaryBeth said...

Ohhh these are so adorable :D

MaryBeth

marymbe22@aol.com

Kristie said...

By the way, I think the necklace's are beautiful:)

Amy said...

Praying for Calla and her family. http://thebradsmithbunch.blogspot.com ~Amy

Christina Egner said...

Little Calla is in my prayers.

Corlines said...

We are praying for Calla! What lovely items as well.

Jodie said...

Praying for Calla and your family as well. Thank you for being such an encouragement to those who read this blog.

purejoy said...

i love that you are celebrating mamas today. or just women (don't even have to be a mama).
i think what you are doing is really fabulous. and in the meantime, i'm praying for sweet calla.

Anonymous said...

You are such an inspiration for all us! You & your family(and Calla's) are in my prayers everyday. Jayqueen@aol.com

Jess said...

I have been following your blog for a while now. I am not a mom but have to nephews that I love dearly! I love reading about the strength you and your husband have had during hard times. You always seem to make the best out of every situation. This is my first time to comment....I AM LOVING THE pearl earrings by Spotted Lily!I clicked on the link for the etsy sight but was unable to make it work.

nicole said...

very cute. Calla is on my prayer list

Trasie Bressler said...

I love that song too!

Miss Em said...

Just beautiful. So happy for Calla and her family that she is finally home!

Erin said...

So cute! Praying for Calla and her family! So glad she got to go home. Your little Levi is adorable and I see Cora in him. What a blessing!

Tara said...

You are such a kind heart. I love that you are doing this for Calla! Praying hard for all of you!

Tara G.

The Farmers said...

I listened to that song yesterday on the blog of a husband who lost his wife to cancer just a few days after she delivered their baby girl. He was encouraged by that song and shared it on his blog. It is beautiful.

Melissa said...

Praying still for calla...and for you.

Dana said...

praying for Calla and her family every day. So glad to see that she is home! The Vintage Rummage necklace is so gorgeous!

The Simonsons said...

Beautiful things!!! Praying for Calla and for you Jess as you trudge through this tough week!! :o)

Zingo Tots said...

All of these items are beautiful ... such a wonderful thing you are doing for the Johnsons.
I've been praying for them and little Calla for months and will continue to do so.
Thanks!

zingotots@gmail.com

Kristin Stegent said...

Well, I want to enter, but if I happen to win, you can just keep my necklace for yourself, a gift to a friend or another giveaway. ;) I am SO unlucky, so more than likely we won't have to worry about that!! Ha! :)

Anonymous said...

I love all the items you have chosen to giveaway!
Praying for your family and Calla!

Adam and Vel said...

Yes the song is encouraging. I am praise God Calla is going to be ok. I cont. to pray also for another little baby (2 years old) that is dying of nueroblastoma. Her blog is laylagrace.org and for kate mcrae who is battling brain cancer at 6 years old. I look foward to the day we all who know HIm get to Heaven, where there will be no more pain or death or sickness. BTW, I have seen Cora in Levi since you started posting pics. I thought it funny that you hadn't mentioned it, but as parents that is hard for us to notice sometimes, esp. in a boy and girl....we expect them to be different. I just thought they resembled eachother and the dad.
Have a great day in the Lord and loving on Levi.

The Janisch Family said...
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Laura said...

What a great assortment of jewelry! Some really beautiful items! My niece is a neuroblastoma survivor so we have been praying for The Macs since the beginning and added little Calla to our prayers when she was born.
Little levi sure is adorable!

Anonymous said...

I am so happy that Calla is home, what a blessing!

Kristin

KristinSloan1@aol.com

Hailey said...

Always prayers in NC!

Jennifer F. said...

so glad to see that lil miss Calla is home!

Jess said...

You are truly an inspiration. Will continue to keep Calla in our prayers.

The Evans' said...

I am so encouraged by your faith in Christ Jess! It's a gentle reminder to me how precious life is, and I hold my children a little tighter. You have a beautiful family. God bless you all! Continually praying for you and sweet Calla!

Tonya said...

Praying for Calla today!

I love all that vintage-looking jewelry!!!! Beautiful!

Vicki said...

Praying for your family and The Johnson's!

The Bordens said...

Still Prayinig! Kristi Borden

ml said...

I will be praying for sweet Calla and her family, and continue praying for you and your family as well.
Levi is precious!

Lacy Grant said...

You and your family are an inspiration. Praying for baby Calla and your family as well.

Lacyandaaron@comcast.net

Lane said...

Continuing to pray for Calla and her family!

Amber DeYoung said...

Such cute stuff, I'm praying!

Jennifer said...

I love those rose earrings........
been praying for Calla and so glad so is home!

Heather said...

Fun stuff! Thank you for doing these give-aways and the auctions - a great reminder to all to continue praying for Calla.

Kelly said...

So glad to hear Calla is home! Thanks for doing these auctions/giveways to help the Johnsons!

JenniferNe said...

I love the new pics at the top of the page! I am still praying for both families! God Bless you all!

Anonymous said...

Calla and her family are in my prayers. Your family is continually in my prayers. You are such and inspiration and a blessing to all that read your blog.
Amy

amy.james@swbell.net

Bridgette said...

Continually praying for you and sweet calla

-- bridgette
smilin.bridge@gmail.com

theriverwalkers said...

Love this jewelry. Praying for Calla...and Levi!

KT said...

Love following your journey. It is a pleasure to pray for your family and for Calla's.
Katie

The Rouse House said...

Such cute things! We are praising God that Calla is home and praying for their continued journey...and yours.

Beth said...

As always, praying for you!

3 Bundles for Me said...

Praying for Calla and loving the giveaway items!

Blaze said...

Cute stuff! Praying for Calla!

Shannan said...

So glad to see Calla home with her big brother!

Mandy said...

I have been blessed and encouraged by following your blog and keeping tabs on what is going on in your life and in Julie's. I admire you both as mom's and as women who are continually seeking Jesus in the midst of so many circumstances.

Libbie said...

so cute. we are praying.

Mollie B. said...

Praying for Calla and the Macs daily....love all the cute stuff!!

Danielle H. said...

Praying, praying, praying for Calla and her sweet family. Praying for your family too!

Caroline said...

Praying for sweet Calla! And the Macs, too!

Julie said...

Adorable items. Thanks for a fun mama giveaway.

Jennifer said...

Wow..such beautiful items! Praying for baby Calla!

Lindsay said...

Always praying. :) I hope I can get the earrings. Thanks Jess for doing this. You totally Rock!

kimalli1 said...

Thanks for the opportunity.

lk said...

Cuteness! Thankful Calla is home.

Jodi said...

Love everything! Still praying for you and Julie!

Anonymous said...

Love all these adorable items. I've been busy checking out the various sellers websites. Continually praying for Calla and her family! She's such a cutie!
Regards,
Samantha D.

Anonymous said...

I love all of these adorable items! I've been busy checking out the various sites of all the people who've donated items!!! Continually praying for Calla and her family!!

Regards,
Samantha D.

Emily said...

Love it all! Praying for Calla and your sweet little Levi!

La Familia Garcia said...

Thankyou for the offer and praying for Calla

Erica said...

wow what great stuff! i pray the Lord is blessing you for all you're doing for this family!

Angela said...

All of these things are beautiful! I am praying for Calla and her family!

Kristi M. said...

I will be thinking of Calla's sweet family too!

thehobbs said...

Thank you for all you are doing for Calla and her family!

The Greens said...

I've been following your blog and the Johnson's blog! Praying for you all!

Meredith said...

praying for sweet Calla

Lindsey Claassen said...

So thankful Calla is home and praying she continues to develop, grow and play!

Lindsay said...

Praying for Calla and Family and also for you and your family. What you're doing is wonderful! God Bless!

Scott, Joanna, Matthew said...

That song is beautiful! Thank you for being a inspiration to me! Praying for you and your family as well as Calla and her family.

Esser Family said...

I am so glad that everyone is home. Praying that all will stay healthy.

Anonymous said...

Praying for Calla and her family.
si78@aol.com

Nathan & Brenda Goshert said...

I've never met you, but I love your sweet family! Praying for you! (and sweet Calla!) Brenda Goshert

Life With the Crazies said...

Praying for Calla and her family! Have a blessed day!

Amanda and Chad said...

You are so thoughtful, Calla's family is lucky to have you in their lives. Lots of prayers will be sent her way.

Makin' Me Crazy said...

Very cute. Prayers for Calla.


April

Missyjoy74 said...

What wonderful things you have! I've been praying for Calla since you first mentioned her. SO glad she's home!

MariaSoleil said...

Adorable stuff!!

Merilee said...

Continuing to pray for Calla!

Susan H. said...

Still praying for Calla! And for you too :)

Micah said...

Are you so worn out from taking pictures and making blog posts??? I know you are ready for this to be over, and if it hadn't been for that little hiccup with the PayPal man, everything would have worked out so smoothly. You've done a great job of keeping it all together and I hope you have raised lots of money for the Johnson's!! Thank you so much for taking charge!

Leanne said...

Praying for Calla and her family

mary said...

Fun to have giveaways for the Moms too!!! :-) So thankful that Calla is home, and I'm praying for her growth and development, as well as protection from germs for her and her brother.

mytwoboys said...

great stuff you are giving away. continued prayers.

Tina Coleman said...

Praying for all of you and really enjoying looking at all of these pretty goodies!

tcoleman@iisd1.org

Heather said...

What great things you are doing for Calla and her family!

LL said...

How nice! Praying for the Macs and Calla!

Laura
lauramlyons@gmail.com

Amanda said...

Praying for Calla! ♥

merandalouise04@Hotmail.com

Melanie said...

Still praying for Calla and her family on their first days together!

Ashley said...

So Cute! Praying for Calla

Stacy said...

Praying for sweet Calla!!

Michelle Osborn said...

These are beautiful! Thanks for doing this-

Leah S. said...

those black post ear rings are beautiful!

Nancy said...

Love all this jewelry..glad Call is home..still in my prayers

Nicole said...

You are so sweet to think of others like this! Praying for Calla!

Rob & Corrie said...

Lovely items. I especially like the turquoise-and-orange necklace. :)

Shana said...

Praying every day for sweet Calla! I would love to win any of them. Such beautiful work.

C Golden said...

Still praying hard for Calla. They seem like a beautiful family

t said...

i love that song too! your family and calla's are in my thoughts and prayers.

Watch Calder Grow! said...

How gorgeous! I especially love the necklace by Vintage Rummage.

Still praying for The Johnsons and so happy that they are home.

Anonymous said...

Loving all of this great stuff !! Continuing to pray !

Tiffany
vballtf@hotmail.com

Ashley said...

Praying for Calla & family!

The4Bells said...

still praying

Anonymous said...

Still praying for Calla even though she is home!

Emily
emily_fagan@hotmail.com

Amy Croley said...

Great giveaway!

April said...

The jewelry is super cute and the magnets look pretty cool.

Thanks!
April

guy015 (at) gmail (dot) com

Rachel E. said...

Praying for Calla.

jwall said...

Praying for Calla and her family!!

Cynthia said...

everything is lovely. as always, praying for calla, her family, and your family also ;)

thegoerings said...

Such cute stuff! We have been and will continue to pray for Calla!

The Thomas Family said...

So glad that Calla is home yeah!! Praying for their family and yours during this week. Stormy Thomas

Sarah said...

Lots of prayers for Calla and The Macs!!!

mrstolli said...

I'm praying for Calla. And for you and your family, too.

Julie said...

I am so happy that Calla is home now. Praying for your precious family too!

A Call to Armes said...

So glad to hear Calla (and Levi) are doing well!

Mindy M. Harris said...

wow you have such cool stuff to give away. i ordered from stellajade designs a few months ago; it was exciting to buy something off etsy.

purplemoose said...

What a great song! I had never heard it before. We are praying for Calla and are so thrilled to see the pics of her at HOME! with her big brother.

Aulick Family said...

Great song and beautiful necklaces!

Alice said...

all of the stuff is so pretty. Thank you for doing this.

Patty said...

I'm loving a giveaway for the ladies! Cute items.

Rachel said...

Very beautiful items! I hope to win! Praying for Calla....

twolittletots said...

love all of the items! praying for that sweet little calla!

Michelle said...

Love the items!!! Thank you for doing this! Continuing to pray for you and Calla:)
Michelle

adamsmrfem@gmail.com

The Hams said...

These wonderful giveaways are so great- thank you for all that of them and for what you are doing for Calla and her family!

MiMi said...

These items are gorgeous. Praying for Calla and your family also. Loving the pictures of Levi. Such a blessing.

momnotmaid@aol.com

Open Roads Mama said...

lovely givaway! please enter me in!

Anonymous said...

praying for the Macs and the Johnsons

Jessica
jessicamarston@yahoo.com

Bergtholds said...

As my daughter would say... "SUPER CUTE."

derek said...

I have been praying for Calla and your family as well.

-Chrissy
cdluccini@comcast.net

Candace said...

Love the jewelry. Keeping Calla in our prayers along with Cora, and Layla Grace. All 3 of your families are such a great inspiration to me and my family. God bless!!

Beckie said...

I've been reading your blog and am encouraged by your story. Stay faithful!

Anonymous said...

You are amazing!!! Calla is precious! I know how HARD it is once you bring your child home from the hospital. As a mom to a once very sick little boy,i know people may think it's all over now and life will be back to normal ,when in fact it is so hard. You are so thankful to God for the gift of bringing your child home, but the sleepless nights and the constant worry are there. God bless Calla and her family!

Becki
larae74@sbcglobal.net

Teresa Peschke said...

all pretty stuff!
Praying for Calla to get and stay healthy!

Tracy said...

Love it all!!! Still praying for Calla.

Lindsay said...

All of these items are so neat- I'd love to win any of them. I think what you're doing for Calla & her family is awesome. The power of prayer is incredible!

Kelsey Peterson said...

such great stuff and great ideas, I am always amazed by creative people

Tina said...

Beautiful things--and thank you for linking to their sites in case we don't win. :)

tina@the-miles.org

Kylie and crew. said...

Thank you Jesus that Calla is HOME!! You are a good and mighty God. Thank you for being a servant to this family Jess!

Courtney said...

Always praying for you guys and your precious family.
Courtney Mayfield

Anonymous said...

Beautiful items some people are just so talented. Continued prayers Jess for you and your family as well as little Calla!
Summer in California

Deborah said...

What a lovely giveaway! I will keep praying for Calla and her family. So glad she's home! (tomaid@yahoo.com)

Nancy said...

Prayers for Calla and her family. They are blessed to have you for a friend.

Shelly said...

Praying for Calla! All the items are so lovely.

Hope said...

Praying for Calla :)

Ashley said...

So fun! I am super loving the Vintage rummage necklace with lock and key!

Liz Bracken said...

Prayers for Calla, definitely!

Bec said...

My best friend is a Kala and so I always pray for both! I caught up Calla's mama's blog.

www.theiheartblog.com

Melissa Joy said...

I am continuing to pray for Calla ~ right now.
We are so thankful that the Lord has provided so richly for them through this difficult journey. Including His provision of a loving friend like you. May you feel His blessings upon you as you minister to your friend.

amy said...

Praying for calla!

Hugs to you...
amy

Angi said...

Neat stuff!!!!!

Keeping them in my prayers:)

louise said...

how blessed the Johnson's are to has such faithful friends as the "Macs"!

Merrill said...

What beautiful things! I love what you have done for Calla and her family. You are an inspiration to many.

Niki @ Southern Baby Boutique said...

Still praying!

Anonymous said...

Cute, cute stuff! So glad Calla is home!

Kelli
kkelly01@mcas.k12.in.us

Beth Ann said...

Prayers for Calla!

Viktoria with a K said...

Cute! Prayers to Calla and baby Levi!

Todd and Courtney said...

beautiful! praying for Calla!

Kristin said...

Such beautiful jewelery!

Suzy Q said...

Praying! So happy Calla is home!

Brittny said...

Love it all! I pray that you feel God's hands wrapped around all of you!

Ashley said...

So glad the family is all together now! That vintage necklace is FABULOUS!!

Kimberly said...

I love that song! Adorable giveaway goodies! Praying for Calla and her family!

jaegerjl said...

Little baby Calla and family has been in our nightly prayers. What a sweet friend you are to do all of this!

jaegerjl@msn.com

Maarja. said...

Keeping your family and Calla's family in my thoughts

And so very glad that Calla is now finally home with her family!

Roma said...

I'm so happy Calla is home. She's adorable. Constantly sending prayers for Calla to get stronger.

Kelsey said...

Prayers for Calla

kelcbell@hotmail.com

Megan J. said...

I am praying for Calla and her family! (As well as the Mac's and their beautiful little boy!)
<3, Megan J.
jacobm74@ymail.com

Molly said...

Praying for Calla!

Kristin Alexander said...

Praying for Calla!

Kate said...

Praying for Calla! Kate

khesch@roadrunner.com

Beth said...

beautiful things for a wonderful cause. Praying for Calls

It Is Worth It said...

we have been praying for you guys and for calla and her family. blessings~the gibsons
heathergibson5@mac.com

Jessica B said...

Great giveaways. Definitely praying for Calla and also for you and your family.

ShelbyRose said...

this stuff is so cute!
thank you for the giveaways! i will continue to pray for calla!
:)

Kathryn B said...

I am praying for both your families.

nikki said...

Praying for Calla and the blessing you are to her family!

tan_0924@yahoo.com

texasinafrica said...

Cute, cute!

Terri said...

Such adorable giveaways! I'm so thankful that Calla is home with her family now, what a blessing!
terri_m_c@yahoo.com

Ashley said...

Sending lots of prayers your way!!

ashleyehill@gmail.com

kristen B. said...

Beautiful things from beautiful people! Praying again for Calla and family. I also continue to pray for the Macs! Levi is a precious gift - so sweet.

Jennifer said...

Beautiful things and and even more beautiful idea! Prayers from here!


Blessings,
Jennifer

Mrs. H said...

So excited Calla's home! Praise God!! Wonderful jewelry - thank you for all involved in the giveaway!

Dana-from chaos to Grace said...

Gosh, I've stalked....AND prayed for you guys for so long now, but I don't think I have EVER commented.

Still praying!

Christina said...

Praying for Calla in Louisiana.

Anonymous said...

This stuff is lovely! many prayers for calla and her family

rugratjf @ cox.net

Jody said...

praying for calla & the macs!

Madissen said...

Praying for Calla!

Heather said...

Love keeping up with you guys! Love the give aways too and auctions!
Thanks,
Heather

Jenn said...

I think it's wonderful what you are doing for Calla. I'm keeping her in my prayers!

Elizabeth said...

My best friend's baby is due around the same time of Calla's original due date. I have been praying for Calla and thinking of their family often. Great job on what you are doing for them!!!!

The Perfect Trio said...

I would love to win!

Melissa
jakemelissajakea@aol.com

jennifer rogers said...

i love each and everyone of these items!

This is the day! said...

What cute things and what a sweet friend you are to this family. Praying for you this week. I share a birthday with your sweet Cora and she has been on my heart all week.

Wehaf said...

My thoughts are with Calla.