Isaiah William

What a whirlwind! I got the call in Iowa on Tuesday, March 12 that we had a baby. On Monday, March 18 Alan and I drove to St Louis to meet our little guy! It truly has been crazy...good but crazy! Tuesday, March 19, a mere 7 days from "THE" phone call, we became a family of five. Andrew and Olivia came up for the entrustment ceremony. For the first time, all five of us drove home together. The last 2 days have been great. Isaiah is quite the mellow guy. He loves A and O and the dog. We are blessed to have him! Thank you to everyone who has made this possible: prayers, fundraisers, subbing, lesson plans, diapers, food. Never doubt God's amazing plan. His plan (and only His) is perfect.

Another garage sale

It has been awhile since I posted anything. We have done lots of fundraising. Tarynn Goddard did a Scentsy fundraiser for us. I also did another garage sale. We are inching closer and closer to our goal. It certainly takes a village....and in this case a lot of different people are involved. Please continue praying for birth moms and dads, social workers, and prospective adoptive parents. These are life changing decisions that these people are making. Please pray for our family as we wait for OUR baby to come to us. Thanks for all your continued friendship and prayers.

Scentsy

Tarynn Goddard has offered to do a Scentsy fundraiser for our adoption. If you need any scents or warmers, please consider buying from her to benefit our adoption. You can go to her website: https://goddard.scentsy.us/Scentsy and then click on Mahaffey Adoption Fund to order. You can order now through April 16.
Thank you, Tarynn for offering to do this.

Like always, keep praying. We are still waiting....

Trivia Night = a HUGE success!

Trivia night happened last night at the Peabody's Farm. Lots of fun was had!! We had 8 teams show up to play and about 20 items (plus desserts) auctioned off. In the end we raised over $1500!! We are so excited! A HUGE thank you to lots of different people...just to name a few...Jill Perkins, Heather Replogle, Ron and Sandy Peabody, my in-laws Charles and Diana, and Brian and Sandy for donating the pizza. Sooooo many people gave products to be auctioned....THANK YOU! As I mailed the checks to Lutheran Family this morning, a song came on the radio, "That's What Friends are For." Perfect song for last night. Thanks friends (and family)! You all mean a lot to us!


PS Still no word on a baby...keep praying!

Trivia Night

Some friends are hosting a trivia night at Peabody's Barn as a benefit for our adoption. It will be Friday, March 16 from 6:30-9:30. Pizza, water, and tea will be provided. It is $60/per team (up to 6 players) and that includes food and prizes. Register your team by email by March 15 at redbarnevents@yahoo.com
Again, thanks for all your support! Feel free to share this with your friends.

Donate

So I have had quite a few people ask how they can donate. I finally figured out a quick and easy way to donate to our adoption fund. You decide on the amount and click "donate." It's that easy. Thanks for all your support.
PS This button is secure through paypal.

Ebay Auction

One of my friends from college generously donated a Valentines Day dress to auction off on ebay. She will custom make it to fit your child, sizes 12 months to 8 years. All proceeds will go toward our adoption fund. The bidding has started and will run ONE week. Copy and paste this link to go to the site: http://www.ebay.com/itm/120845563741?ssPageName=STRK%3AMESELX%3AIT&_trksid=p3984.m1558.l2649#ht_500wt_907

Information about birdyboots can be found on facebook: (Iowa local business)
https://www.facebook.com/birdyboots1
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Alan and Karla + birdy boots auction ... matching Valentine skirt and top
www.ebay.com
eBay: Clothing, Shoes Accessories

Thank you for your support. Please keep praying for our family.