Just when we think things are going smoothly and life is good, the roller coaster of life goes over the next big hill and throws your stomach into your throat.
We were informed on Monday the 11th that all adoption cases involving children that have been found abandoned, are being halted until further notice. The government in Ethiopia has found evidence of possible fraud with abandoned children. There is concern that some of these children have been taken or sold, so an investigation is underway to sort out what is going on. All we know is that this could be days, weeks or even months before we have a new court date.
Thus the throat in the stomach comment earlier.
Please pray that this gets resolved quickly and Asher & Olivia stay safe and healthy.
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Friday, May 8, 2009
Almost Official :-)
Our court date is the 13th, which will be Tuesday night here so please keep Asher and Olivia in your payers.
If all goes well I will be able to post their pictures that day.
If all goes well I will be able to post their pictures that day.
Monday, March 23, 2009
MY BAD!!!
I apologize for the delayed report. As you can tell, I am prone to putting things off, and the result is a posting that is a month late. MY BAD!!!
Once we were informed about the court date being set for June, the idea of having to wait four months to bring our children home was devastating. I suggested that Sarah fly out to see the kids in the middle of April to ease the anxiety and be better prepared for the final trip. Sarah was thrilled at the idea of seeing the babies, but after talking to Susan and others that have been thru the adoption process, it was decided that it would be better for everyone involved if the April trip was canceled, and just fly out with the boys in June. As difficult as this decision was, we know that God has his hand in everything that has happened to this point, and the trust had to be put back on him.
Over the past month there has been one change involving the adoption. Initially we were going to name our baby girl “Sadie Gadiesse Dunn”, but time has played a role in our thoughts on this as well. After numerous discussions and prayer, we have decided that we will name our daughter “Olivia Gadiesse Dunn”. So why change the name? What was the major contributing factor that made of consider this idea? As foolish as it sounds, we suddenly found several friends and co-workers that had pet dogs named Sadie. That didn’t sit well with Sarah, but then what does sit well with her?!!!? Olivia is, at this point anyway, the official name for our baby girl! AWESOME!!!
As of today we are down to only eleven more weeks before Sarah and the boys will fly to Ethiopia and see our new children face to face for the first time! The anticipation is almost unbearable, but who wouldn’t be on edge knowing you were about to add two beautiful children to your family!
Once we were informed about the court date being set for June, the idea of having to wait four months to bring our children home was devastating. I suggested that Sarah fly out to see the kids in the middle of April to ease the anxiety and be better prepared for the final trip. Sarah was thrilled at the idea of seeing the babies, but after talking to Susan and others that have been thru the adoption process, it was decided that it would be better for everyone involved if the April trip was canceled, and just fly out with the boys in June. As difficult as this decision was, we know that God has his hand in everything that has happened to this point, and the trust had to be put back on him.
Over the past month there has been one change involving the adoption. Initially we were going to name our baby girl “Sadie Gadiesse Dunn”, but time has played a role in our thoughts on this as well. After numerous discussions and prayer, we have decided that we will name our daughter “Olivia Gadiesse Dunn”. So why change the name? What was the major contributing factor that made of consider this idea? As foolish as it sounds, we suddenly found several friends and co-workers that had pet dogs named Sadie. That didn’t sit well with Sarah, but then what does sit well with her?!!!? Olivia is, at this point anyway, the official name for our baby girl! AWESOME!!!
As of today we are down to only eleven more weeks before Sarah and the boys will fly to Ethiopia and see our new children face to face for the first time! The anticipation is almost unbearable, but who wouldn’t be on edge knowing you were about to add two beautiful children to your family!
Saturday, March 21, 2009
Still waiting on that update Travis.....
While we wait.
A rough storm came up one night and left a sandy beach strewn with starfish.
The next morning, a child walked along the shore, stopping every few
feet to pick up a starfish and fling it out into the sea.
An old man watching the child finally shouted at him, "Why bother,
son? There are too many starfish to make a difference."
With that, the boy picked up another starfish and looked at it
intently before heaving it out into the sea. Then turning to the old
man he said...
"It makes a difference to this one."
A rough storm came up one night and left a sandy beach strewn with starfish.
The next morning, a child walked along the shore, stopping every few
feet to pick up a starfish and fling it out into the sea.
An old man watching the child finally shouted at him, "Why bother,
son? There are too many starfish to make a difference."
With that, the boy picked up another starfish and looked at it
intently before heaving it out into the sea. Then turning to the old
man he said...
"It makes a difference to this one."
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Something to think about
'To get something you never had, you have to do something you never did.'
When God takes something from your grasp, He's not punishing you, but merely opening your hands to receive something better. Concentrate on this sentence... 'The will of God will never take you where the Grace of God will not protect you.'
When God takes something from your grasp, He's not punishing you, but merely opening your hands to receive something better. Concentrate on this sentence... 'The will of God will never take you where the Grace of God will not protect you.'
Friday, February 20, 2009
May 12th is the day!
Finally!!!! The date has been set, and the bags are already packed. Seriously!! For now I will keep this short and sweet. The court date is set for May 12th, and then Sarah and the boys will travel four weeks after that. There is some frustration and broken hearts at the idea of waiting another four months to bring our babies home, but everything is in Gods hands. Check back on Sunday for a more detailed posting. Thank you to everyone for your prayers and support!
1 Peter 5:7 ~ Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you
1 Peter 5:7 ~ Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you
Saturday, February 7, 2009
Getting even closer :-)
We received our I-171H today so now we're just waiting for a court date!! It's feeling VERY real now! Soon Asher will get to see and hear us!!
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