Not flesh of my flesh, nor bone of my bone; but, still miraculously, my own.
Never forget, for a single minute you didn't grow under my heart, but in it.

Sunday, March 28, 2010

NEW ITEMS donated...Check them out!

Just thought I would post the auction on here again because we have had quite a few new neat things added that those on this blog might not have seen yet!  If you have a baby of Asian descent you will love the family friendly Chinese package that has been added recently towards the bottom.  There are several things with no bids yet!  Please check it out and see if there is anything you would like to bid on!  

TO BID please email me Tamijoysisemore@aol.com or leave a comment to what you want to bid and the amount you are offering with an email where I can contact you!  If you bid I will respond and let you know I got the bid and will update highest bids as often as I can :)  Please remember Winners will pay Shipping costs determined at the end of auction based on winner preference and zip code!  Thanks to everyone for lookin and spreading the word!  We have not set an end date just yet, once we get travel dates we will set the date for sure, probably about 2 or 3 weeks, so PLEASE help Spread the Word! :)  If you have items you would like to donate PLEASE let me know!! Also the auction on our fundraising blog will be the one I keep updated with the most recent high bid!  Please check it out HERE to make sure you are still the highest bidder after you bid :)




Trifle Bowl — Retail Value $39.50 
Great for salads, desserts and centerpieces! Straight glass walls show off your recipes elegantly. A unique, removable stem helps you easily and conveniently transport, refrigerate and store the bowl. Unlike most trifle bowls, ours has a flat bottom that keeps layers from sinking in the center. The generous 15-cup capacity provides extra room to leave decorative borders and toppings untouched when you use the plastic lid. Dishwasher-safe.
Current High bid is $40  ... Bid atTamijoysisemore@aol.com


Stoneware Set #1~ Retail Value $33.00

Large Round Stone with Handles 

Bake large frozen pizzas, appetizers for a get-together, and gooey chocolate chip cookies. Contoured handles are molded directly onto the baking stone, making it easy to move recipes into and out of the oven and carry them to the table. 15".
About Stoneware:
·   Evenly distributes heat and draws moisture away from 
the surface
·   Retains heat, so your just-out-of-the-oven foods stay hot longer
·   No presoaking needed before use
·   Virtually nonporous, so it doesn't retain oils, odors or flavors
·   Microwave-, freezer-, and conventional and convection
oven-safe


And


The Pampered Chef® Season's Best™ Recipe Collection (Fall/Winter 2009) 
Twenty-four appetizer, main dish and dessert recipes, ready in
30 minutes or less. Main dishes for around $2 per serving! 



Current High bid is $50 ... Bid at Tamijoysisemore@aol.com


Bamboo Appetizer Set retails Value $22.00
Includes:
Bamboo Cracker Tray — $15.00 

Serve crackers, cheese, appetizers and snacks of all kinds. A well carved into the tray's base creates the perfect little nook for fresh, crusty bread and our Bamboo Snack Bowls. 15" x 5" x 3/4". 
and
Bamboo Tongs — $7.00 

Perfect for a buffet table! Hold your plate in one hand and use these tongs with the other to serve sliced deli meats, shredded lettuce, cheese and tasty appetizers. Fold flat for convenient storage. 7".
Bamboo is a grass and is actually the fastest growing plant on the planet. This sustainable and renewable resource naturally replenishes itself by constantly sending up new shoots from its root system, so there's no need for replanting. Plus, bamboo:
·   Resists staining, cracking and warping.
·  Won't scratch stainless and nonstick cookware or serving bowls.
·   Doesn't conduct heat.
·   Doesn't absorb moisture.
·  Is harder and more durable than traditional hardwood.


Current High bid is $20 ... Bid atTamijoysisemore@aol.com


Baking Set~Retail Value $19.00





Medium Sheet Pan — $14.50 

Bake, roast and broil meats, vegetables and more! Thin sheet pans pop and flex in a hot oven. Ours combine the durability and strength of steel with the superior heat conduction of aluminum — just like the pans professional bakers choose! Rolled edges and wire rims add extra strength and prevent warping. Higher sides help make removal from the oven easy, and prevent juices
and batters from overflowing. 13" x 9" x 1". Broiler- and
dishwasher-safe.

And
Mini-Serving Spatula — $4.50 
A comfy handle helps you get homemade cookies and rich brownies more easily. 3 1/2" beveled-edge stainless steel blade. Dishwasher-safe.

Current High bid is $15 ... Bid atTamijoysisemore@aol.com



Mixing Set~ Retail Value $21.50





Classic Batter Bowl — $15.00 
Mix, store, reheat and even bake in this heavy-duty tempered glass bowl. It features standard and metric measures, a convenient spout and handle. 2 qts. Bowl is dishwasher-, freezer-, microwave- and oven-safe to 350°F; lid is dishwasher-safe.




and

Pizza Crust & Roll Mix — $6.50 

Homemade pizza and dinner rolls! Just add mix, yeast, water and oil. Includes two premeasured, 1-lb. mix pouches and yeast packets. Contains: wheat.








Current High bid is $25  ... Bid atTamijoysisemore@aol.com











Measuring Set~ Retail Value $ 14.00

Mini Measure-All® Cup — $6.00 

Measure liquids and solids up to 1 cup. A unique adjustable plunger design cleanly ejects solid ingredients. Includes standard and metric measures





And




Adjustable Measuring Spoons — $8.00 
Their streamlined modern design is perfectly sized for spice containers. Adjustable sliders create a seal for dry and liquid ingredients, and are removable for easy cleaning. Grooved thumbprints help you move the sliders back and forth for accurate measuring. Set of two: 1/8 tsp.-1 tsp., 1 tsp.-1 tbsp. 
Dishwasher-safe. 








Current High bid is $21 ... Bid atTamijoysisemore@aol.com







Sweet Treat Set~ Retail Value $21.25






Ice Cream Dipper — $14.75 
One scoop or two? Our heavy-duty dipper uses the heat of your hand to warm the nontoxic defrosting liquid sealed inside the handle to easily scoop hard ice cream.






And








Sweet Caramel Sprinkle — $6.50 
The sincere, smooth flavors of caramel and sugar make this a rich, creamy and delightful accent for any treat. Sprinkle it on grilled fruit or mix it with cream cheese for your morning bagel. 5 oz.Contains: milk, soy, tree nuts, wheat.



Current High bid is $22 ... Bid atTamijoysisemore@aol.com

Thirst Quencher Set~ Retail Value $20.00



Quick-Stir® Pitcher — $16.50 
Newly designed for hot and cold beverages! Make iced or hot tea or coffee, or mix juice, powdered drinks and baby formula with a few tugs of the plunger. An ergonomic handle gives you added leverage and comfort. The fresh dots pattern coordinates with our Ice Bucket & Shaker Set. 2-qt. capacity. Dishwasher-safe. 







And






12 Quarts of Juice Mix, Winner’s choice of Tang or Chrystal Light!



Current High bid is $20 ... Bid atTamijoysisemore@aol.com

Chopping Set~ Retail Value $ 31.00

Food Chopper
Our most popular kitchen tool ... and with good reason! Durable, stainless rotating blades uniformly chop veggies, nuts and cooked meats in seconds. Chop onions without a single tear! A flexible cap doubles as a chopping board. Handier than a food processor and much easier to clean. Dishwasher-safe. 








And










The Pampered Chef® Season's Best™ Recipe Collection (Fall/Winter 2009)
Twenty-four appetizer, main dish and dessert recipes, ready in
30 minutes or less. Main dishes for around $2 per serving! 


Current High bid is $25 ... Bid atTamijoysisemore@aol.com


Stoneware Set #2 ~ Retail Value $35.00

Large Bar Pan — $34.00 
Sheet cakes, bar cookies and jelly rolls bake up beautifully. Roast fresh vegetables, too! 15 1/2" x 10".
About Stoneware:
·   Evenly distributes heat and draws moisture away from 
the surface
·   Retains heat, so your just-out-of-the-oven foods stay hot longer
·   No presoaking needed before use
·   Virtually nonporous, so it doesn't retain oils, odors or flavors
·   Microwave-, freezer-, and conventional and convection
oven-safe
And
The Pampered Chef® Season's Best™ Recipe Collection (Fall/Winter 2009)
Twenty-four appetizer, main dish and dessert recipes, ready in
30 minutes or less. Main dishes for around $2 per serving! 


Current High bid is $28 ... Bid atTamijoysisemore@aol.com










Premier Design Watch new in box!


Current High bid is $15 ... Bid atTamijoysisemore@aol.commailto:Tamijoysisemore@aol.com



Next we have TWO $50.00 Gift Certificates from



Knowledge Box Central!  These are each separate items and are to be bid on separate!   Go HERE to see what all they have at Knowledge Box Central!  This was donated by my dear friend CYNDI to her website :)  She lives here in town!  Will be sent to the winner direct from Knowledge Box Central!

 Current High bid on $50 Certificate #1  is $25... Bid atTamijoysisemore@aol.com ... 





Current High bid  on $50 Certificate #2  is $20  ... Bid atTamijoysisemore@aol.com


next we have this beautiful package donated by



my friend Tricia! A Thirty-One small bow purse, two 4x6 picture frames, a handmade journal, and a set of 10 envelopes and stationary pages all handmade with real leaves and plants in the paper.
Current High bid is $30 ... Bid atTamijoysisemore@aol.com

Please keep checking back as we are praying for more donations!  Thank you for your time and prayers!


Next  Offered is a set of 2 Brand-New, never-used, Pampered Chef Valtrompia Bread Tubes. These were donated by my friend Barbara!!  One is a star shape, the other a flower shape.  Both tubes are still in sealed plastic inside the original boxes.  These items were retired by Pampered Chef.  As a side note, both of these items are made in Taiwan, where sweet Jeremiah is from!!!  Think of him each time you make some yummy fun-shaped bread!


Current High bid is $10 ... Bid atTamijoysisemore@aol.com


Next we ave a God's Word for Girls Bible BRAND NEW donated by Jei Jei (aka my 21 year old Daughter Celeste :) 
Current High bid is $15 ... Bid atTamijoysisemore@aol.com


Next we have
one burner in black or white and a bottle of oil from Sensaria Natural Body Care donated by my friend Kelly!
Ceramic Burner available in matte black or matte white finish. Create the perfect mood for any occasion! Put a few drops of oil in and enjoy! :)  Follow the link above to see Kelly's site :)

Be the first to bid ... Bid atTamijoysisemore@aol.com

Next we have a few sets of things  donated by a sweet friend :)
All new in package.

First we have A Chinese for Families Package:

 A family-friendly Chinese package that includes a new set of training chopsticks for a child, a pack of 5 new wooden chopsticks for adults, and a Chinese language learning kit for kids.  The kit includes 36 small books and a CD.  Also included with this set is a decorative tissue box cover.




Be the first to bid ... Bid atTamijoysisemore@aol.com


and next donated by my friend  A Toys for Big Boys Package:
 Two Maisto replica cars, one a Porsche Type 356 Roadster, the other a BMW 645 Cabrio, both on a 1:18 scale.  (Now you can say you own a Porsche or a BMW and really mean it!)


Be the first to bid ... Bid atTamijoysisemore@aol.com


And Thirdly donated by my friend  a Toys for Younger Boys Package:
Includes an erector set that can be built into 15 different models, a Morphibians land and water remote controlled vehicle, and a set of Wall Walkers bugs that climb walls.

Be the first to bid ... Bid atTamijoysisemore@aol.com

How can I...

How can I raise $4000 in a week or two?  How can I be prepared for Jeremiah and all his needs beyond my scope of knowledge at this moment?  How can I prepare Noah for going to Taiwan, for getting a new baby brother, for getting being a big brother to a little guy with such severe special needs?  How do I know how to give both boys all they need and be a good mom to Celeste, wife to bobby, and homemaker?  How do I keep from being discouraged, worried and flat out SCARED about the rest of the money we need NOW and what life it gonna be like?  but most importantly HOW CAN I DO ANYTHING BUT PRAISE??????


Forgive me LORD for getting wrapped up in ME, in my fears, in MY worries, in earthly concerns!  I have asked you to help us bring Jeremiah home!  I KNOW you can and here I sit and worry.  HOW can I do anything but praise?  It does not matter what my earthly eyes see.  I want my LIFE to praise you, I want my journey to Jeremiah to PRAISE YOU!  YOU are GOD, YOU ARE LORD, YOU ARE ALL I AM LIVING FOR!  all of my other questions all have an answer found in YOU!  YOU know the way it will happen that best helps the kingdom!  I have ALL glory and honor and praise to YOU LORD for every single penny that has come towards Jeremiah's adoption!  For Noah being home at all!  For me being ALIVE and functioning!  THANK YOU LORD that I am a life you have changed!  I want to praise you all my days with my entire life Lord!  I pray folks will look at me and see YOU in me!

I so needed to share my heart with all of you and to apologize for complaining and worrying and putting that on anyone during this journey.  We knew when we began this journey that it would take a HUGE MOVE of God for it to happen!  And we are so close!  I pray that our journey will be an example to others that when you step out WITH GOD in Faith and TRUST that HE will move!  YES I have had so many doubts and fears along the way, along this DAY!  BUT maybe even in my doubting and all I can be used to show others that it is ok to be human, to have doubts and fears but dont wallow in it., dont give up, dont stop praying, and by all means DON'T STOP PRAISING!

Friday, March 26, 2010

Crazy Love oh how it changes you :)

This is a response to a post HERE entitled Crazy Love!  If you have not read it please head over and do so :)  Our family is a tithing family though over the years I am sure hubby has not made the tithe for one reason or another.  I know God has grown him in that area over the years!  We attend an amazing Church in a neighboring town that i san interdenominational, multi-cultural, spirit-filled community where Jesus is exalted and the miraculous is expected!Crazy Love to me is such a fitting title for what this amazing lady is sharing because that is how I would describe my love for my Jeremiah!  Our need is $4000 to travel to Taiwan and pick up our son Jeremiah!  Jeremiah has severe Cerebral Palsy and Visual Dysfunction and will be 2 on March 29th!  Just a few days away! The reason I say our love for Jeremiah is crazy love is because we have been told many times in the last year of our journey that we were CRAZY to start out on a journey to this severely needy little guy with NO MONEY.  We began on love and a prayer...almost a year of fundraising later, we are still on love and a prayer!  Thank you for considering helping us go get Jeremiah! If you have any questions please email me at Tamijoysisemore@aol.com.  PLEASE PRAY for God to move the mountains and help us get to Jeremiah and get him home!

Monday, March 22, 2010

Soft Clothes for Orphans and Noah and his coat and SHOES!

So I have been thinking about what can I do to give back to Jeremiah (and Noah's as well) Orphanage when we go to Taiwan.  Last time we took a gift for the Nannies and we will most likely do that again though I am not sure what to take...but I wanted to think of something I could do for the babies that will be left waiting and the orphanage as a whole!  So what I decided is I want to take as many soft clothes as I can.  Onsies, the little pants that go over them, union suits, rompers, short sleeve, long sleeve it does not matter.  Soo, if you would like to bless an orphan or two PLEASE consider sending us a few NEW soft clothing items to add to what we want to take :)  I am not sure our travel date just yet but I know it will be in the next 2 to 8 weeks so please send things quickly.  Contact me at Tamijoysisemore@aol.com if you do not have our address and want to help :)

Now onto some pictures of Noah!  :)  We have had a cold snap here, actually had SNOW on the first day of spring yesterday.  So this morning we had to wear a jacket again after a bit of no jackets.  This afternoon he decided he wanted to go bye bye and thought if he got ready that would persuade me!  LOL  so put his own coat on for the first time :)  LOOK :)

can you tell it is on upside down???

look at the feet!


showing me a receipt :)

And I HAD to show you these shoes!!!  The little ones were THE GOTCHA DAY SHOES Noah wore :)  The ones beside are ones I just found Noah on ebay for a steal!  The boys will have matching shoes on Gotcha Day! :) PRAYING the little ones fit Jeremiah! :) For that matter I might need to try these on Noah :)  He is wearing a 7 now so that is what I got :)

HANG ON TIGHT JEREMIAH !!  IT IS GETTING CLOSER :)  I love you frogie boy :)  Until I get there, catch my kisses in the wind :)

Sunday, March 21, 2010

Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day

A post in honor of Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day. According to recent research by the Centers for Disease Control, one in 278 children is affected by cerebral palsy and it’s the most common cause of motor disability in childhood. One of those is our Jeremiah!




THE WAIT FOR NOAH IS OVER!!!! November 3, 2007~September 8, 2008 First heard about Noah~Noah in our Arms!
AND NOW THE WAIT FOR JEREMIAH IS OVER TOO!!!
April 1, 2009~ June 7, 2010 First committed to Jeremiah~Jeremiah in our Arms!

The FIRST Picture we EVER saw!

The FIRST Picture we EVER saw!
Noah WesLee 5 months old

The First Picture we ever saw of:

The First Picture  we ever saw of:
Jeremiah Harold Sisemore ~1 year


Kisses in the Wind

KISSES IN THE WIND
I hold you in my heart and touch you in my dreams.
You are here each day with me, at least that's how it seems.

I know you wonder where we are... what's taking us so long.
But remember child, I love you so and God will keep you strong.

Now go outside and feel the breeze and let it touch your skin...Because tonight, just as always, I blow you kisses in the wind.

May God hold you in His hand until I can be with you.
I promise you, my darling, I'm doing all that I can do.

Very soon, you'll have a family for real, not just pretend.But for tonight, just as always, I blow you kisses in the wind.


May God wrap you in His arms and hold you very tight.
And let the angels bring the kisses that I sent to you each night.


When Love Takes You In!