GOD is Good, All the Time

Allyson, Baylee, Kynlee, and I are so excited to be on the journey of adopting a boy from Ethiopia. We ask that you pray for us during this process. GOD is doing a mighty work in our lives, and we thank you for supporting our family during this time.


And anyone who welcomes a little child like this on my behalf is welcoming me. Matthew 18:5

Monday, August 15, 2011

It's There!!!!!

Our Dossier was sent by America World on August 11, 2011 to Ethiopia.  That is very special because it is also Baylee's birthday!  Our actual DTE (Dossier to Ethiopia) date is August 12, 2011.  I'm not sure why this is, but that is what I was told.  Apparently, DTE dates are always on Fridays.  I was sent an email the day it was sent explaining and the stops it would likely make along the way, along with the tracking number for FedEx so that we could track it.  I got online this morning to see where it might be, and it is there!  It was delivered at 4:00 AM this morning.  We are continuing to be amazed at how God is working in this process.  This is going more quickly than we ever imagined!  Please continue to pray for us in this journey!  Now we WAIT!!

Allyson

PS.  Don't forget to order your "Thirty One" item this week or next for 15% off and help with our adoption!  Email if you have questions.  allyson_barden@hotmail.com

Tuesday, August 9, 2011

On It's Way!

We officially mailed our Dossier to America World on Friday, August 5, 2011!  It arrived safely on Monday morning.  Barring any unforseen circumstances it will be heading to Ethiopia this Friday, August 12!  That will be our "DTE" date (Dossier to Ethiopia).  Once it arrives in Ethiopia, the wait begins!!  We are so excited and completely amazed at how fast this process has gone. 



In other news...
We are having a "Thirty One" Adoption Fundraiser from now through August 26.  The actual party will be Tuesday, August 23 from 5:00 until 8:30 (come and go).  My aunt is graciously giving us the majority of her earnings from this party toward our adoption.  If you are interested in ordering you can contact me for a catalog, or you can go to www.mythirtyone.com/malesadyer.  Click on "My Events" and then find my name.  You can also come on Tuesday, August 23 and see the products and enjoy some time of snacks and fellowship! 

We will also be pre-selling our t-shirts very soon.  The design is almost finished.  We are just waiting for some finishing touches! 

Thank you for your support in our adoption.  Please keep us in your prayers as we continue this journey.  We are constantly amazed at what God is doing!

Allyson