It is for real!!!

We have our tickets!!! In less than 3 weeks we will be headed to China to get our son! I can hardly believe we are finally at this stage...after all the paperwork and waiting...it is going to become a reality! We leave Indianapolis on October 31, and will return on November 14.

Travel Approval

Another exciting step today!! We received travel approval! However, due to a trade show in Guangzhou (the city we will be in while in China) during the last half of October, we won't travel until Oct 31.

We want to thank everyone who supported us through our t-shirt fundraiser! 67 shirts were sold, raising over $1000! It is fun to see "chosen" shirts around!!! May the Lord bless you and your giving hearts!

We ask for prayers as we draw closer to our travel date. Prayers for Kian's little heart as he faces adjustment and grief over the loss of all he has ever known. Prayers of peace for Craig & I as we leave four children at home to pick up our son in China. Prayers for the four big brothers & sisters as they say goodbye to mom & dad for a few days and then adjust to a five year old joining their nice, tidy life. Prayers for the millions of orphans who still don't have a family. 

"God setteth the solitary in families..." Ps. 68:6

C.H.O.S.E.N.

This is a fundraiser to help bring home my little brother!
God bless!  - Ashlyn Oyler

 https://www.bonfirefunds.com/troopers-adoption-fund

Orphan song

This song has greatly touched my heart...hope it does yours too!

Another Step

We are so excited! Today we received our Letter Seeking Confirmation (LSC)! Some agencies call this LOA. Regardless of what it is called, it means we are officially approved by China to adopt Kian YouLiu!! However, it does not mean our journey is almost over! We have some more paperwork, and more waiting until we receive Travel Approval. But we are excited to be one step further in the process! Now we can post pictures of our little guy!

Happy Birthday, Kian!

We have never celebrated one of our children's birthdays without them being here. But tonight we did just that! Ashlyn cooked stir fry and rice, Chantel made a double layer Black Joe cake, and we celebrated with candles and all!  Happy 5th Birthday, Kian!!

Flash back...garage sale

This past weekend, July 4th & 5th, we did another garage sale!

FLASH BACK
In early May, some very dear friends helped us organize a fund raising garage sale. I have done many garage sales in the past but was totally unprepared for the enormity of this event! We were so blessed by the many, many items donated by family and friends, the generous buyers, and the food donated for the lunch that was served both days. A huge thank you to all who contributed in one way or another!!

The mounds of boxes!!!

Making posters...

Friends came to help haul all of the merchandise from our basement to the trailer.

Setting up

Serving lunch.

The children sold lemonade and popcorn!

Check out girls.