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Monday, August 19, 2013

Are you a Piece to the Puzzle?

THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!

UPDATE: We ended up selling 2 puzzles---470 pieces and then some.  God is so faithful through His people.  It's like each of you joined to share a small kiss with our Chloe.  I can't wait to post pics of the finished project.  We are blessed!




Are YOU a Piece to the Puzzle? 

Paypal Donation Button on right sidebar.   ----------------------------------------------------------->

So here is the deal.  Chris and I have been contemplating on whether or not to do this---but we need to have one last "hoorah" so to speak in our fundraising efforts.  Besides our Love 2 Run 4 Love (in which we have split the proceeds with a different family the past 2 years) we have not had a fundraiser since Jan. 2012 (Coffee for Chloe)---basically because we thought we were doing really well and were in the sit & wait game.  But because of the miraculous speed from referral to court and the 1 week notice to fly out and perhaps the busy flying season into Ethiopia our plane tickets were quite a bit more pricey than we expected.  They have gone down a bit since then, but none the less we find ourselves short for Trip #2, where we will officially BRING CHLOE HOME!  :)

This is where YOU come in.  Are you our final piece to the puzzle?  Our FINAL fundraiser?  Chris and I each have almost 1000 friends on Facebook, 500 of those are mutual friends.  Now I know MANY of you have already given to our cause.  You've run the race, you've bought items in our Labor of Love auction, or you donated items into the auction, you've drank coffee, you've generously given, and perhaps you ran again....This post is not for you.   But there are many of you who have followed our story, "liked" our pictures, loved us from afar, prayed for us and rejoiced as we posted the news of our newest daughter......but perhaps have not been able to give---this post IS for you.  The old adage "every little bit counts" is going to be true for this last hoorah.

We are going to sell pieces to a puzzle.  Each puzzle piece is only $5.  There are only 300 puzzle pieces.  So the first 300 friends to respond will have the opportunity to be a part of the bigger picture.  Piece by Piece.  We've seen it happen before....every person doing their small part....being part of the body, the church....to share God's love in a BIG way.  That's the big picture.



The puzzle is titled "African Friends".  Although the only animals Chris and
I saw were a plethora of goats, donkeys, bulls, dogs, and one camel.  :)
Then we will write your name on the back of the puzzle piece.  Once the puzzle is complete we will frame it in a dual glass frame---so that Chloe will be able to see who all have had a part in bringing her home to her forever family.  Since the beginning of this journey, we have repeatedly seen God's people help in mighty ways.
Side Note:  Not that anyone is giving for recognition, but if you've given in any way to our adoption process, we have you written down and you are etched in our hearts.  Just because you don't have a puzzle piece,
 does not mean you aren't listed as a generous donor in our adoption book.  :)
Thank you in advance for being the church!  For doing your part! 
26 If one part suffers, every part suffers with it; if one part is honored, every part rejoices with it.
27 Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it. 1 Corinthians 12:26-27
HOW IT WORKS:
1.  Decide how many pieces you want to buy.     1 Puzzle Piece=$5
2. If you have a Paypal account, you can transfer money between Family & Friends at NO cost.  Just login to your paypal account hit the "send money" tab and send To: tee.time4me@yahoo.com, plus leave a comment below, saying you did so OR you can "Donate" using the button on the sidebar--but small fees are associated with each donation, so we won't get the full $5....In that case please give at least $7 for each piece. 

3.  You can also mail a check to our home address, if you'd rather not go the PayPal route. 
Strickland Family: 210 Wenona Dr., Washington, MO 63090.  Again, please leave a comment if you plan on doing this.
4.  Then we will update periodically, piece by piece, and watch the puzzle come together. 

So comment below and let us know if YOU are a piece of our family puzzle!
(interested to see who races to be the first 300 and how fast we can sell out this puzzle)

16 comments:

  1. God Bless!
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  2. The Carr family will purchase 8 pieces. God bless your family and this journey you are taking together! I will be mailing a check.
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  3. The Jennings family is purchasing 6 pieces. The check is in the mail!
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  4. I just bought 5 puzzle pieces :) <3
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  5. God Bless your family. We just sent a Pay Pal payment. Let us know if you don't get it. We are praying for you.
    The Gregors
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  6. Praying and praising God for Cloe and your family!
    Ten puzzle pieces please....
    Our check will follow.
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    1. Thank you so much... Unfortunately I forgot if you post as "anonymous"---I need your name. :) 
  7. 2 pieces from the McCaffreys are headed your way via paypal.
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  8. The Chases are in for five pieces! I'll send the money via PayPal now. :)
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  9. We'll send a check for 4 pieces!
    Karl, Casey and Dante
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  10. Just bought five pieces! Love from, Bob, Jenny, Otto, Future Baby Moore & Future Baby Eckerman!
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  11. Hi, I just bought 4 puzzle pieces. Paid with Paypal just now.
    The Holestines
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  12. The Morrells are buying 4 pieces! So excited for you and such a creative idea!!! - Carrie, Greg, Emma and Claire
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  13. I just donated via paypal! Love you guys! Alana
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  14. Love you guys.
    Ken and Jen Rawson
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  15. We just sent our donation through Paypal...let me know if you don't get it.

    love, hugs, and continued prayers
    chuck & kim
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