I just continue to be blown away by friends and family who have just blessed us during this adoption fundraiser and this process. I will be honest, I never thought we would ever get half way through it but I figured we should just shoot big and see what God does. Well I am happy to announce that over the last week we have continued to see God move. We are now at a total of 701 pieces of puzzles purchased!! Which means that we have raised $3505.00!!! Which means, we only have 299 more pieces left before this entire thing is complete!! Oh me of little faith! I am beyond humbled by God's provision, your willing hearts and generosity.
Thank you for being a part of this with us!! We look forward to the day we can show you a completed puzzle and most importantly share with you our newest child, whoever they may be. I am thrilled to have you all a part of it! Thank you!
If you were still interested in purchasing a piece of the puzzle, you may do so at the link below or send me a message and I will be happy to give you our address.
https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_donations&business=ashlynnherren%40yahoo%2ecom&lc=US&item_name=Adoption%20Fund¤cy_code=USD&bn=PP%2dDonationsBF%3abtn_donateCC_LG%2egif%3aNonHosted
A Lesson in Fundraising
In many ways I have tried to be open about our adoption processes. I have shared many close and personal things, in hopes that I may share the adoption journey with you. In hopes that your heart may be evoked to not necessarily adopt, but to respect it and support it in some way. Last night Dave and I attend a support group with Adoption Center of San Diego and we met a couple, Pat and Ashley. They reminded us of us years back, when we were first started out. But after talking to Ashley all day and sharing with her, I am so touched and a little envious! I love this couple. They are now waiting to adopt their first baby. Now if I were a birthmother, I would pick them in a heart beat! To put it simply, they are amazing!! I love their fearlessness as they appraoch this adoption and I love how they are wholeheartedly commited. I think it is a must in adoption!
As a side note, Ashley was the one who shared the adoption fundraiser puzzle with us. She was the one who gave me the idea for this particular fundraiser, when I had been praying about how to fund raise for this particular adoption. To put it bluntly, adoption is expensive! But God has always provided. This time, I have felt God leading us to work towards gaining funds before we are placed rather than after. I will be honest, I have woken up numerous nights questioning this fundraiser, wondering if we should be doing it. Wondering if it is the right thing to do. Wondering what people think.Wondering if I should just quit while we are ahead. After all no one would care if we finished it all. But I am going to share what God is teaching Dave and I through this simple fundraiser.
Humility!!
God is teaching us humility. To learn to ask for help when needed and hardest of all, just saying thank you, when help is received. those of you who have helped us throughout this process and the past adoption processes, we can't begin to repay you. I really wish we could. So I am learning to just say thank you with our whole heart knowing their is nothing we can do to repay you.
Every time I have wanted to quit or just forget about the puzzle, I am sent a beautiful message of encouragement, a donation I never expected or just some random gift. I realize that is God's way of using you to speak to us. To teach us. So I want to thank you! for being a vessel to support us in this next adoption but also to provide us life lessons that God so wants us to learn. we have so much to learn from your hearts and your generosity, so we thank you. W thank you that we will be able to share this heartfelt gratitude with our children someday.
As a side note, Ashley was the one who shared the adoption fundraiser puzzle with us. She was the one who gave me the idea for this particular fundraiser, when I had been praying about how to fund raise for this particular adoption. To put it bluntly, adoption is expensive! But God has always provided. This time, I have felt God leading us to work towards gaining funds before we are placed rather than after. I will be honest, I have woken up numerous nights questioning this fundraiser, wondering if we should be doing it. Wondering if it is the right thing to do. Wondering what people think.Wondering if I should just quit while we are ahead. After all no one would care if we finished it all. But I am going to share what God is teaching Dave and I through this simple fundraiser.
Humility!!
God is teaching us humility. To learn to ask for help when needed and hardest of all, just saying thank you, when help is received. those of you who have helped us throughout this process and the past adoption processes, we can't begin to repay you. I really wish we could. So I am learning to just say thank you with our whole heart knowing their is nothing we can do to repay you.
Every time I have wanted to quit or just forget about the puzzle, I am sent a beautiful message of encouragement, a donation I never expected or just some random gift. I realize that is God's way of using you to speak to us. To teach us. So I want to thank you! for being a vessel to support us in this next adoption but also to provide us life lessons that God so wants us to learn. we have so much to learn from your hearts and your generosity, so we thank you. W thank you that we will be able to share this heartfelt gratitude with our children someday.
Adoption Puzzle Fundraiser Update
We have been so thankful for all of your participation of putting together this puzzle to help us through our next adoption process!! Wow! Your sweet words of encouragment and generous hearts have really overwhelmed us! It has been so fun putting this puzzle together and adding each name on it as you purchase your piece. So thank you again! Here is an update!!
If you still would like to be a part of this puzzle fundraiser and get your family's name included on a piece or two, you still have time! You can use the paypal link or send me a private message for info. Here are a few pictures to show you our progress. We put a little more of the puzzle together as we receive donations. The hard part is not the puzzle, it is keeping Charlie and Kyler away from it. :) Thank you again for being a part of this journey with us!!
https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_donations&business=ashlynnherren%40yahoo%2ecom&lc=US&item_name=Adoption%20Fund¤cy_code=USD&bn=PP%2dDonationsBF%3abtn_donateCC_LG%2egif%3aNonHosted
- The puzzle totals 1000 pieces
- Each puzzle piece is a $5.00 donation
- We have had a total of 132 pieces purchased with names on it
- Which leaves us with 868 more pieces to go!!
If you still would like to be a part of this puzzle fundraiser and get your family's name included on a piece or two, you still have time! You can use the paypal link or send me a private message for info. Here are a few pictures to show you our progress. We put a little more of the puzzle together as we receive donations. The hard part is not the puzzle, it is keeping Charlie and Kyler away from it. :) Thank you again for being a part of this journey with us!!
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