• Erin’s post made me cry and makes me want to cherish every moment.
• My crazy blog friend is giving away a $3000 missions trip to Ethiopia !(buy a shirt to get an entry)
• How a Life can Support Life- such an important post.
• Powerful: Why  It’s Really Worth It to Tell Your Secrets
• Look, Mom, I’m in the nifty Dayspring Blog-o-zine!
• Love this beautiful charm donated to The Mercy Shop by My Forever Child. (sold!)

P.S. This is what 215 pairs of shoes look like! We’re taking them to the Samaritan’s Feet drop-off location today. Thanks to everyone who participated in the Back-To-School Do It For Others project!

• Wisdom and Sorrow-this post broke my heart and gave me hope, all in one
• This made me laugh! My Name is Shaun and I’m a Mom Blogger
• Adorable wall decor for children’s rooms and nurseries donated by Shop with Compassion
• Perfect petite pincushions and sweet coffee cozies donated by Stitches by Sara. LOVE.
• Precious Puddin Pop Scripture dollies (I ordered one for my 3 year olds December birthday!!)
• Beautiful tatting items donated to The Mercy Shop this week by Knovel Knots

Check out these awesome donations added to The Mercy Shop this week. 100% of the proceeds go to The Mercy House:

• Love, love, love the sassy little dresses from Stella Maes (sold!)
• I love the vintage finds at Patty Cake Vintage.
• A beautiful necklace by Sylvia C. Jewelry (sold!)
• And the custom baby wipe containers from KAHCouture almost (ALMOST) make me want another baby! (sold!)
• Custom stamped spoon pendant by Jennifer Perez Designs (I’ve had one of these for 2 years! Love it!) (sold!)
• Unique Africa picture frame donated by Love is Calling (sold!)
• Limited Edition hand crafted Reborn Doll ($350 value!)
• Beautiful hand stamped greeting cards donated by Jen’s Stamp Room
• I’ve never seen anything cuter than funky monkey crochet beanie hats from Mimi’s Babies (we sold 4 of these gorgeous headbands in about a day!)
• Pretty fabric camera strap covers-only $10 each!
• Another hot item are these beautiful and unique glass bead necklaces!
• Count Your Blessings platter ($10) lovingly donated by Creations by Kara (sold!)

• My little baker and her first guest post
• This post BROUGHT ME TO MY KNEES.
• Shaun Groves is doing a great series on becoming a Compassion Blogger.
• Look: My book’s on sale for only $8.10! Pre-order it today.

The following amazing people donated Items to The Mercy Shop this week:

• Eclectic Whatnot (sold!)
• Home With the Boys

(I have at least a dozen more items that will be added next week! Check back often and shop mercy). Have an item you’d like to donate? Email me (kristenwelch@mac.com)

• How You Might Really Be Pregnant-this post from Ann is stunning. Prepare your heart before you click.
• Sex- on not separating God and sex
• For Men who Aren’t Boys-
• Interesting article about Glenn Beck