ONE STEP CLOSER!!

Friday was a day of Joy in our house.  The news that our dossier was officially submitted to court was very welcomed news.  We had been waiting to hear this because we are "hoping" to get a court date before Feb 6th. (The courts will be closing Feb 6th-26th, wish our holiday celebrations went that long!)  Also, we found out that two friends of ours had their dossiers submitted on Friday too!!..... making it very possible that we will be able to travel together, which would make this already great trip, even greater!!!

Today I find myself feeling a little different.  Don't get me wrong, I am obviously so happy to have everything moving forward, but knowing we are so close to seeing her, makes me even more impatient & it feels even harder knowing that we can't just go today!! So, I felt my anxiety level rise today, because I am so ready to be there with our little girl and hold her.  I just want her to have that feeling of knowing she has a family that loves her and wants her home.  See, she doesn't know yet! The thought of her seeing all of her little friends meeting their families, some coming to visit for the 1st trip & other's leaving with their families for a life in America...well, it just makes me want to get there that much quicker! Don't get me wrong..I love that her friends have met their mom's & dad's, brother's & sister's...I just want her to know that she is not alone.

If you have experienced adoption yourselves...you probably understand the way I'm feeling. I don't just look at "A" like a little girl waiting for a family...I look at her as my daughter, waiting for her Dad to scoop her up into her daddy's arms. From the first time we saw her picture...we knew. She was our girl.

                                          Kasey

Sneak Peek At Noonday!!!!!

 Woohoo!!!!! Look what the mailman delivered to my doorstep today!!! You have got to see these beautiful hand-crafted pieces in person!!! The stories behind each piece is overwhelmingly beautiful, as well.

Those of you who live nearby, and can make it to my launch...perfect!!! For those of you who want to shop, but don't live in the Bis/Man vicinity...check out my Noonday page, browse, but be prepared to shop...you won't want to stop!!!!      xo

http://kristengilliss.noondaycollection.com/

Noonday Launch in Bismarck,ND!!!!!! February 4th!!

I am thrilled for this day!! A day that I can share with old friends, new friends, family, neighbors etc...A day that I can share about Noonday!! A day that you will walk away from, knowing that you made a difference in a woman's life...thousands of miles away. Come. Listen. Laugh. Share. Love. Be loved.


Saturday, February 4, 2012  10:00 am~1:00 p.m

• Tim10:00am until 1:00pm

Let me, your Noonday Ambassador... show you how a beautiful table of jewelry, home & gift, accessories (purses, scarves, hats and more!!) can share a message of hope for women living in poverty and bring awareness to the need of each orphan on the planet: to find a forever home. I would be honored if you came for fashion, fun, friends, & refreshments!!!! And, if for some reason you are unable to make it, click on the link below & fall in love with Noonday!! http://kristengilliss.noondaycollection.com/                             xo

waiting..

Not a whole lot new to report...we are still waiting for a court date!!!! We hope to be hearing about one any day now!! The courts do close from February 6th -February 26th, due to a holiday. So, we hope to hear before the Feb 6th date:) We can hardly wait for that phone call!!!

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Blessed beyond our wildest dreams!!!!

Wow!!!!! We continue to stand in amazement at what The Lord is doing through all of you, on our daughter's behalf in ET!! Words really can't even begin to express the feelings we have! I think one of the biggest things we have learned throughout this process... is that,God is faithful. I mean, we knew that before, but have literally been so blessed!! He is faithful. Always will be. There is no need to doubt how far God will go to move these mountains in front of us!! He will move those mountains. He has. Thank you for being the hand's & feet of Jesus....the love we feel is unexplainable! And, just think, about 2 months ago we seriously had no clue how these funds would be provided...We are just blown away! God is good, people! 
                                                        Thank you for loving us! 


BREAKING NEWS!!!!!! 

#3 Kristen Gilliss from Bismarck, ND!! The Gilliss family is fundraising for their daughter's adoption, who is 6, and lives in Ethiopia. They are currently waiting for their court trip to Ethiopia! They are hoping to be traveling to Ethiopia in March! They have been long time followers of OH since October of 2009!. In just 10 days she raised $677.38 just from her 40% affiliate earnings and THEN she earned another $500 as being a top seller!! That brings her total earnings in just 10 days to $1177.38!! :-) Congratulations Gilliss family!


Thanks to all of our friends & family whose support has helped us earn this $500 grant!!!!!! So Blessed!!!!

Also, Thanks to Ordinary Hero for having this amazing fundraising opportunity open to adoptive families:)

What a beautiful way to start our Monday!!!!!!




Psalm 89:1 I will sing of the mercies of the Lord forever; with my mouth will I make known Your faithfulness to all generations.


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TAKE THE TIME TO WATCH THIS VIDEO!!! CHANGING LIVES

All of you who have bought something from ORDINARY HERO to help support our adoption, I want to also see where the other portion of the money goes that doesn't go to us. What an amazing organization and we are so blessed to be a little part of it this week. Seriously take 5 minutes!!! See the beauty and the need in Ethiopia? Watch the OH 2011 mission teams handing out Amharic Bibles, sheep, shoes and food. Meet the ladies who are barefoot & see their load that took 4 grown men to carry. This is where the idea of offering a donkey to them was born to lighten their burden! See your donations in ACTION! Be a part of Changing the World for One! Look at the link below to see how you can donate animals to help feed the children. Don't forget to click on our name in the affiliates drop down so it also helps bring our daughter home, if you decide to sponsor an animal. SO AWESOME!!!


PS. TURN MY BLOG MUSIC OFF ON THE LOWER LEFT SIDEBAR BEFORE WATCHING VIDEO.

http://www.ordinaryherostore.org/Product-Donations-For-Children-In-Africa-c15/

Ordinary Hero ~ Ethiopia 2011~ We Won't Forget from Kelly Putty on Vimeo.

2 DAYS LEFT!!!

We woke up this morning to an e-mail telling us we are in the Top 5 for the Grant contest so we are so close to the winning the $500 Grant from ORDINARY HERO on top of the 40% of the total purchase price that we receive.  We just have to finish in the TOP 3.  Thank you so much to all our friends who have already purchased.  We are amazed at the love you all are showing us.  Please check out ORDINARY HERO's store and now you have an excuse to buy some of the really cute items that are on their site. I know there are plenty I want! Here are a couple of there new items. Make sure you click on Kristen Gilliss in the affiliate drop down box at checkout.  http://www.ordinaryherostore.org/Women-s-Apparel/Red-i-heart-Slouchy-Pullover-p220.html