Virtual Baby Shower WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT
On Monday I announced our 10 finalists for the Virtual Baby Shower Grand Prize. To refresh your memory, here is the list:
- Amanda H. (#10, #11)
- Crystal A. (#27, #26)
- Angela V. (#37, #33)
- Katie M. (#39, #35)
- Amber K. (#41, #38)
- Stacy S. (#46, #42)
- Autum (#112, #169)
- Heather S. (#180, #141)
- Colleen C. (#263, #204)
- Steve R. (#358, #272)
The winner was chosen from this list at random using random.org, and not even by me. I asked my friend Alyson over at 3 P’s in a Pod to do it because I just felt that for a prize this big, I wanted everyone to know that it was done fairly (I didn’t tell her what is for until after she did it).
So, here is the lucky # of the 10:
Random Integer Generator
Here are your random numbers:3
Timestamp: 2008-11-04 18:14:02 UTC
Which makes the winner:
Angie wins all of the prizes listed on the Grand Prize List Page!!!!
Below is her original entry that earned her a slot in the top 10.
About a year ago, my husband and I (along with our 4 kids) uprooted our entire lives and moved to Georgia. My grandparents are getting older, and we felt it was important to be down here to help them as much as we can. Because we moved, my husband gave up his high paying job and is now making less than half of what he had been making. There just aren’t any jobs in the area. We struggle from day to day to make ends meet.
We thought we were done having children, and in February, we found out a baby was coming. We sold most of our baby items before moving, but we did leave some of our larger items in Ohio in the garage of our house that hadn’t yet sold. We were planning a trip back up to get those items. Shortly before my husband was supposed to leave, we got a phone call from our realtor. Someone had broken in and taken absolutely everything - baby items and everything else we had in there. So, here we are… expecting baby #5 and are starting over from scratch - on an income that can barely support my husband and I. Because this is baby #5, people just assume we have everything we need. We did, but that is no longer the case. And the friends and family who would like to help just can’t afford to right now.
I know that every baby is a blessing, and even though this baby wasn’t planned, we couldn’t be more excited about his pending arrival. If I were to win, I would guarantee that every single item would be put to good use. If there was a product that I couldn’t use, I would find another mom in need and send the item to her. Thank you so much for the opportunity to enter such an amazing contest.
I called Angie yesterday to talk to her and tell her that she was chosen as the winner. There was no shortage of excitement or tears. As you can see from the time stamp on the random number drawing, I have known since Tuesday that Angie was chosen as the winner. Because she has a blog, I was able to learn a lot about her without even talking to her. One of things that I noticed a couple of times on her blog was her need for a double stroller. She has 5 kids, the youngest of which was just born on October 10th!
Here is Angie’s reaction to our conversation yesterday in her own words:
I absolutely couldn’t believe it when you called me to tell me that I had won. I don’t think I’ve stopped crying since then. This will help our family out so much.
Since I entered the contest, I did give birth. Parker was born on 10/10/08 after I developed toxemia and had to have him induced early. It was a very difficult recovery, and things have been really rough while trying to recover AND deal with 5 kids. It’s been equally as tough, because there was so much that we just don’t have for Parker. Things we need, but simply cannot afford. Thanks to this contest, and to your wonderful sponsors, a HUGE chunk of that has been taken care of. I cannot begin to express to you and to the sponsors how much each and every item will help us out. If there happens to be an item that I can’t use, just like I said in my entry, I will find another mom or mom-to-be in need and pass the item along to her.
I also have to say that I have been trying to win a stroller *everywhere* that I can find a contest. With 5 kids, I need to be able to confine at least 2 of them in order to accomplish anything while we’re out and about. Thanks to Joovy, now I can pick the stroller that will help us most. AND, now I can start going for daily walks and work off some of this baby fat! Thank you, Joovy.
And a HUGE thank you to you, Kim and all of the other sponsors. This is absolutely amazing, and means the world to me.
After talking with Angie yesterday, I am so happy that these items from all of our wonderful sponsors are things that she can use (well, except the Tutu - Parker may look cute in a Tutu, but I doubt he’d appreciate having worn it as he grows up, because pictures would be inevitable, so I’m sure that prize will be finding itself a different home). Angie and her family have gone through some rough times (as I know many others have as well) and I am incredibly happy that the intent of our Virtual Baby Shower was achieved - to provide a mom with some great, wonderful products that will help her out as she raises her kids! And on top of that, the winner is someone who is deserving and so very appreciative.
Thank you to all of our fantastic sponsors and everyone who entered and visited our site during this fun event! My sister’s shower is tomorrow, so these last couple of days for me are just wonderful and a great blessing to be able to “shower” both Angie and my sister with all of these great gifts. They say it is better to give than to receive and I cannot tell you how true that is. I will be forever grateful for the experience to have read all the stories of the deserving moms, grandmas, aunts, cousins, friends and more of so many deserving moms and moms-to-be, and especially the opportunity to make a wish come true for Angie. I can’t wait to see pictures of her kids in that Joovy stroller and to see how much she loves all the other great products!
And for the 9 finalists who didn’t get chosen, I completely sympathize with the disappointment that will follow this announcement and I wish you and your families all the best and thank you for sharing your stories with us.
Tags: contest, giveaway, Virtual baby shower
November 7th, 2008 at 10:37 am
Congratulations Angie!
The prizes (Glow Mama included) couldn’t have gone to a nicer, more deserving home. Best of luck with Parker and your wonderful family during these tough times. Enjoy your well deserved loot!
Cheers,
Lucy
November 7th, 2008 at 10:40 am
Congrats, Angie! YOu totally deserve this!
November 7th, 2008 at 10:40 am
I am still in absolute shock over this. Every time I think about it, I start crying again. This means so much to all of us. Thank you, again, to all of the sponsors. I am absolutely blown away.
Oh, and Kim - I hope I didn’t sound like a total idiot on the phone before. I was pretty flabbergasted with the news.
November 7th, 2008 at 10:41 am
Congratulations Angie!!
November 7th, 2008 at 10:45 am
I can’t think of anyone who deserves this more. Congratulations Angie!
November 7th, 2008 at 10:49 am
Oh WoW!!!! Ok, so now I am crying! Angie is such a sweet sweet soul. Not only is she a fabulous business partner, but a dear dear dear friend as well. She goes out of her way for everyone to always offer a helping hand or a word of encouragement. There is not anyone else I know that is more deserving than Angie. I love you girlfriend! Congratulations! Prayers answered!!!!
November 7th, 2008 at 10:55 am
Congrats Angie…and Congrats on the birth of baby Parker!
November 7th, 2008 at 10:57 am
Congratulations Angie!
November 7th, 2008 at 10:59 am
Congratulations Angie! I know you are going to love the diaper cake - it is pretty but please put those diapers to use!
November 7th, 2008 at 11:01 am
Aw, congrats! Such a sweet story and a deserving winner!
So nice; it’s like if Oprah had a blog!
November 7th, 2008 at 11:04 am
Angela ~ Congrats on the birth of Parker, and on winning the virtual shower. It sounds like all of the items will be put to good use!
Tammy
TRuBaby
November 7th, 2008 at 11:09 am
Congratulations Angie! I am so happy and excited for you. I had toxemia with both of my babies and both were premature, so I understand some of the struggle you have been through. I only have two kids and I thought it was insanely difficult so I can’t imagine how you did it with your other 4 (I read your blog). Plus the economy, plus medical bills, etc… I am so happy for you that this will be such a blessing to your sweet family. I wish you all the best. Congratulations on the birth of Parker!
November 7th, 2008 at 11:42 am
congrats on your new baby and on winning!!!<33
November 7th, 2008 at 11:47 am
A HUGE congrats to you! You are definitely deserving and I’m so glad your whole family will be helped because of this. Enjoy that beautiful family of yours!
November 7th, 2008 at 11:51 am
Congrats Angie!!! I am so happy for you and your family. Enjoy all of your gifts! You deserve it!
November 7th, 2008 at 11:55 am
How wonderful! Great choice!
November 7th, 2008 at 12:00 pm
Congrats, Angie, on both your newest little one and on winning!
November 7th, 2008 at 12:21 pm
Angie, congrats! i work in the maternity and neonatal area and after hearing your story and the circumstances around your delivery i am glad to hear you are ok as well as Parker. God is watching over you and your family and eventhough i was one of the 10 finalists i am so so glad you received the prizes. keep me in your prayers because i am currently dealing with blood pressure issues and i will keep you in mine. god bless
November 7th, 2008 at 12:44 pm
Congratulations!
November 7th, 2008 at 1:03 pm
Angie that is so amazing and I’m incredibly happy for you! If anyone needed this prize package it was certainly you and your new blessing! Congratulations
November 7th, 2008 at 2:58 pm
Congratulations to Angie on both the birth of baby #5 and on winning this incredible giveaway!
And kudos to you as well, Kim for putting the whole thing together and running it so well and fairly.
November 7th, 2008 at 8:57 pm
I am so so happy for angie, she is a very nice person and im glad she won.
trisha
November 7th, 2008 at 11:25 pm
Thank you all so very much. This means the world to our family.
November 8th, 2008 at 2:29 am
Congratulations, Angie!!! Blessings come when and from where you least expect them, don’t they?
I was touched by your story and am glad that you won! Congrats on the new baby, and enjoy all your new goodies!!
Hugs,
Michele R.(CA)
luvkittysmeowmail@gmail.com
November 8th, 2008 at 5:39 am
Congratulations! You really deserve this win.
November 8th, 2008 at 9:00 am
Congratulations!
November 8th, 2008 at 9:30 am
Congrats Angie! I know that double stroller will get a lot of use.
November 8th, 2008 at 9:36 am
Congrats to Angie. What a beautiful way to give to someone who really needs it.
It’s just inspiring!
November 8th, 2008 at 10:52 am
Congratulations Angie!!
November 8th, 2008 at 12:02 pm
Wow, her story almost made me cry. I am so glad that this went to such a deserving family. Congrats!
November 8th, 2008 at 3:29 pm
wow I am so happy she won! After reading this I am absoloutely touched by her story and a better person could not have won! Congrats to her and may god bless her and her family. 5 kids? hats off to you Angie!!!!!
November 8th, 2008 at 4:49 pm
Congratulations Angela! You are so deserving! Although, I can’t say I am not jealous, lol, but am so glad you won!
Hugs and Prayers!
Toni
November 8th, 2008 at 6:24 pm
Yeah congrats!
November 8th, 2008 at 6:52 pm
Such a nice story, it brought tears to my eyes, and warmed my heart! Best to Angie, and her new babe, as well as her other kiddos!! Zoe
November 8th, 2008 at 7:47 pm
Very happy for Angie! It sounds like a well deserving person won.
CONGRATS Angie !!!!
November 9th, 2008 at 12:27 am
I am so glad to hear te excitement in her reply! This is such a wonderful thing you did Kim and a ton of hard work but pat yourself on the back…you really made a difference!
November 9th, 2008 at 10:37 am
Congratulations Angie! I am so happy for you! I am so happy that the grand prize went to someone as deserving as you. Also, congratulations on the arrival of Parker. I love that name. Wishing you and yours a very happy holiday season!
November 9th, 2008 at 4:47 pm
That’s so neat! Congratulations!!
November 9th, 2008 at 10:22 pm
Congratulations on the new baby and winning, Angie!!!
November 9th, 2008 at 10:40 pm
Congratulations to everyone in your loving family!
November 10th, 2008 at 12:06 pm
I love this story of supporting a mom-in-need, and am very happy for you Angie! Congratulations.
November 10th, 2008 at 5:17 pm
Big Congrats! Now that some of the financial pressure is off thanks to Kim and the many sponsors enjoy that new bundle of Joy~!
November 12th, 2008 at 8:02 pm
Congratulations Angie!!