Putting the 'Pieces' Together...

It's been a long time since I've posted anything new on our blog. I wish that I could tell you that a lot has happened since the last time I posted, but unfortunately everything has been put on hold.

Legally in the eyes of the Congolese government, Asher is our son. We've followed all of the "rules", filled out the numerous amount of paperwork, paid our "fees"... We've held up our part of the bargain, but the immigration department in the Congo has "temporarily" put a hold on issuing exit letters for any adopted children to leave the country. This suspension could last through this Sept/Oct or maybe even longer. Or it could change by next month. We just don't know. We're in limbo. We're waiting.

Jim and I have been very blessed to have had all of the funds we've needed to pay all of our adoption fees. We have not had to do much fundraising up to this point. However, we know that we will need at least $10,000 for travel expenses when we do finally travel to get our son. That is for airfare, hotel, and living expenses in Congo, which could be up to 3 weeks (or longer). There are many different fundraising ideas that I have come across during our adoption process, but this one touched me the most. I love the idea of having something tangible that our son can look at and keep with him forever...

Puzzle Fundraiser

We would like you to be a 'piece' of Asher's story. This little boy has so little and we would like to give him as many memories as we can.

Jim and I have purchased a 500 piece puzzle. 

You can sponsor a piece for $10 and we'll write your name on the back.

You may sponsor as many pieces as you'd like.

One for every person in your family, if you want.

Or perhaps a single piece in memory of somebody special.

Or perhaps just one for you.

You could even pool your resources with a friend and purchase a piece together.

Whatever works for you.

Once the puzzle is complete, and all 500 pieces are sponsored, we will frame the puzzle in double-sided glass and hang it in Asher's room.

Please pray about this and share with your family and friends if you can. The more people that know about this and are willing to help us, the closer we will be to our goal.

And one day, I'll be able to take that picture down, have Asher snuggle up on my lap, and we'll turn it over and I will point to all of the puzzle pieces and tell him, "Look how much you were loved. Look at how much you were wanted. Look at all these people who helped bring you home."

So here's what you need to do:

-Click the 'Donate' tab on the right side of your screen.
-Pick the amount that  you would like to donate. We are asking $10/puzzle piece.
-Sponsor as many pieces as you would like.
-You can also send us a personal check or cash in person if you would like. (If you need our address, please email at: jimwarne@hotmail.com)
-I will periodically update the progress of the puzzle with pictures and I will post updates on Facebook as well.

Thank you!!!