Wednesday, July 23, 2008

Today was our 3rd day as a family. Everything is going great. Kade is a really good baby and loves to be held and wrapped up in blankets. He does not like diaper changes at all. We took a little drive today to the Babies R' Us store and decided that's kind of a dangerous store. We could spend a lot of $ there in a very short time:) We have mostly just been hanging out in our hotel room getting to know one another. Hear are a few pictures of Kade.

Please keep in your prayers Kade's birth mother because she is in a time of grieving. This little boy brings us such great joy and we feel very blessed! At the same time it is hard to know that someone else has to hurt.

Our papers are in Iowa so know we are just waiting for someone from the adoption agency to call us and let us know we can go home. We are very excited for all of you to meet Kade.
Thanks for all your prayers, Dustin, Ashley, and Kade






6 comments:

Anonymous said...

Dear Dustin, Ashley, and Kade De Jong: :) that sounds pretty cool huh!?

We are so excited for you and your new family.
Words can't express the happiness we feel to have Kade with in our family.
We love him so much already and HOW CUTE IS HE!!!!!!
:)love you and can't wait for the all clear so we can come and share this with you!! :)

Love: Chad & Heidi Benson
P.S. - I'm the favorite!! :)

Anonymous said...

Wow, he is beautiful! We continue to pray for you as a family and that you will get the call soon that you all can begin your travel home!

God Bless,
Shawn, Jami, & Crew

Anonymous said...

Oh my gosh you guys, He is perfectly amazing! What a beautiful little boy! How blessed you are to be able to call him your son! We are soooo happy for you and can't wait to meet little Kade!
Lotsa Love,
Michelle, Russ, Bethany & Natalie Huisman

Anonymous said...

Dustin and Ashley & Kade
I just wanted to let you know how fun it was last night at the RCYF
send off! First of all seeing all the big kids ready to take off for what we know will be an amazing trip and a time of fellowship & worship just what uncle Ryan needs! Don't forget to pray for him and all of his Carmel friends.
Also What a support system you three have everyone is so excited and happy to welcome Kade HOME!
The Carmel Church folks have always been the kind that make one feel at home, and they are there with open arms! Thanks to all of you that gave this Grandma alittle
bragging time:) And most of all thank you for the support that you give to Ashley & Dustin

Travel safe and we will see you soon. Love you
Mom And Dad

Anonymous said...

Hi Dustin, Ashley,and Kade
I am happy you are all back home. I just looked at the new pictures and are praying for you all. Grandma Lori and Grandpa Ron can change diapers too, remember, ha

Anonymous said...

In regards to the previous UNSIGNED blog, it was from Curt, Cheryl, Chura,Joel, and Braydan. I got so involved I forgot to sign it. Cheryl