Appreciation

I've been so blown away over the past few months as we've told people about our plans to adopt.  Not that I was expecting people to disapprove of us adopting, but I didn't expect the overwhelming support that we've received.  I tend to be a more passive person, and so I guess I'm taken back a bit when someone I rarely talk to calls me to encourage and offer some advice, or someone who I know is struggling financially buys a pumpkin roll to help fund our adoption.  Your support really does mean more to us than you can imagine.

As I've been researching fundraisers, I came across an idea that I LOVE-- an adoption puzzle.  The past few months have proven to me over and over that we're not alone in this adoption.  We're surrounded by friends and family who love and support us, and who are going to love and support this child as well.  Each one of you are a piece to the puzzle of our lives.  Wow, I feel really cheesy typing that, but it's true!  

Anyway, back to the puzzle.  An adoption puzzle is a way to constantly be reminded of the support we have in all of you.  I have purchased a puzzle and for each $10 that a person/family gives to support our adoption (through fundraisers or just a donation), I will write their name on the back of a puzzle piece, and it'll be added to the puzzle.  Once the puzzle is complete, we'll frame it and hang it in the nursery, as a reminder to us and our future child of the support surrounding us.  If you're interested in purchasing a puzzle piece or participating in a fundraiser, let me know or just keep checking back on this blog for updates and new fundraisers.

Again, a huge thank you to everyone for your support, both financially and emotionally.  We appreciate it more than you know!