First, a big, warm thank you to everyone for participating in this giveaway! There are so many kindhearted angels in this world and how I wish I could have chosen dozens of names.
After quickly realizing that the random generator wouldn't work as I had a few emails as well as some comments being worth 2 chances in the drawing, I chose the winners the old fashioned way...
I'm sure if I were more clever there would have been an easier way...but the thought occurred to me as I was writing each name on a slip of paper, that each of these names { most of whom I've never had the pleasure of meeting} represented a life.
A precious life.
Each possessing extreme value and a divine purpose and special dreams...
...just like those precious women in Haiti for whom this giveaway will benefit.
...with eyes closed, I swished and swished the entries around more times than I needed to....oh how I wanted everyone to win!
But the winners are................
Congratulations, Terri, Sharon, and Nancy!
[Nancy, if you have a blog let me know and I'll update this post with a link to yours as well!] Edited: link to Nancy's blog is now in place!
Happy shopping to you in the Haiti by Hand Etsy Shop!
I'll follow up with each of you in an email later today to share the specifics of how to redeem your chosen treasures from the Etsy store!
How sweet! Sue you are a dear hearted lady:) So glad to have stumbled on your post some few months back now. Thank you for your fun post about our names...precious indeed! And Haiti women too:) xo!
Posted by: Cherie Wilson | Thursday, April 29, 2010 at 03:02 PM
This was such a delightful giveaway, Sue, and so indicative of you big, generous heart!! I hope your 3 winners have lots of fun shopping!!
Posted by: Shelley in SC | Thursday, April 29, 2010 at 07:10 PM
Ohhh, Sue, I'm beyond thrilled to have won in your generous giveaway! Thank you, thank you for your generosity and kindness! Hugs, Terri xoxo
Posted by: Terri@PringleHill | Thursday, April 29, 2010 at 07:59 PM
Sue What a wonderful and generous person. Thank you so much and I too am thrilled to have won. It is a gift that keeps on giving. Thank you! Warmly Sharon
Posted by: Sharon Chapman | Friday, April 30, 2010 at 02:15 AM
BIG Congratulations to all of the lucky winners!
Yay Terri!!!
Honestly I feel like a winner too just reading your lovely heartfelt words dear Sue!
You do such a splendid job with photos and words ... it is a real delight to visit with you always!
oxo
Posted by: ~*~Patty | Friday, April 30, 2010 at 01:46 PM
Shucks-wish I would have found you before Wed. Congratulations to the winners!!
Posted by: Jill | Friday, April 30, 2010 at 06:44 PM