Becoming a Family: The Grahf Adoption Story

Grahf Englewood, Colorado

Our hearts have always longed to grow our family, and though the road to get here has been long and full of waiting, we truly believe every step has led us to this moment. Adoption has always held a special place in our lives, and little by little we’ve felt gently led toward this path. What once felt uncertain has become something we feel ready to embrace.

After walking through infertility, we began to see that family is built in more than one way. We trust that the right child will be placed in our lives at the right time, and we’re filled with both excitement and gratitude as we prepare to welcome that gift into our home.

We are humbled and deeply thankful for the friends and family who continue to encourage, pray for, and support us along the way. We’re so grateful to have received a $7,000 matching grant to help with the expenses of adoption. Every prayer, gift, and kind word means more than we can express. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for walking beside us as we grow our family through adoption.

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STRIPE charges an online processing fee (2.2% +.30 USD per transaction)*. Your donations will be decreased by this amount. You may also send a check payable to “Lifesong for Orphans”. In the memo line please write “Grahf 11973”, to ensure it is credited to our account. Please mail to Lifesong for Orphans, PO Box 9, Gridley, IL 61744.

Lifesong has been blessed with partners who underwrite all U.S. administrative and fundraising costs (TMG Foundation and other partners). That means 100% of your donation will go directly to the adoption.

  • In following IRS guidelines, your donation is to Lifesong for Orphans. This organization retains full discretion over its use, but intends to honor the donor’s suggested use.
  • Lifesong is a 501(c)3 tax exempt organization. Individual donations of $50 or more and yearly donations totaling $250 or more will receive a tax-deductible receipt. Receipts for donations under $50 will gladly be sent upon request.
  • *3.5% fee for donations given with an American Express card

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Raised to date by 34 people
 of  $70,000
67 days left

My Story

Our hearts have always longed to grow our family, and though the road to get here has been long and full of waiting, we truly believe every step has led us to this moment. Adoption has always held a special place in our lives, and little by little we’ve felt gently led toward this path. What once felt uncertain has become something we feel ready to embrace.

After walking through infertility, we began to see that family is built in more than one way. We trust that the right child will be placed in our lives at the right time, and we’re filled with both excitement and gratitude as we prepare to welcome that gift into our home.

We are humbled and deeply thankful for the friends and family who continue to encourage, pray for, and support us along the way. We’re so grateful to have received a $7,000 matching grant to help with the expenses of adoption. Every prayer, gift, and kind word means more than we can express. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for walking beside us as we grow our family through adoption.

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STRIPE charges an online processing fee (2.2% +.30 USD per transaction)*. Your donations will be decreased by this amount. You may also send a check payable to “Lifesong for Orphans”. In the memo line please write “Grahf 11973”, to ensure it is credited to our account. Please mail to Lifesong for Orphans, PO Box 9, Gridley, IL 61744.

Lifesong has been blessed with partners who underwrite all U.S. administrative and fundraising costs (TMG Foundation and other partners). That means 100% of your donation will go directly to the adoption.

  • In following IRS guidelines, your donation is to Lifesong for Orphans. This organization retains full discretion over its use, but intends to honor the donor’s suggested use.
  • Lifesong is a 501(c)3 tax exempt organization. Individual donations of $50 or more and yearly donations totaling $250 or more will receive a tax-deductible receipt. Receipts for donations under $50 will gladly be sent upon request.
  • *3.5% fee for donations given with an American Express card

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Comments

$68

Dexter

May 11, 2026

“Dear Ms. Grahf, Your baby will be so lucky to have you be their mom! From, Dexter”

$200

Greg

Mar 23, 2026

“Good luck guys. We love you and your family”

$500

Jane & David

Mar 18, 2026

$75

Hidden

Mar 10, 2026

“We love you guys! Your baby will be the luckiest. --The Roberts Family”

$250

Hidden

Mar 9, 2026

$50

Hidden

Mar 6, 2026

“With tons of love, Assistant Scott”

$50

Hidden

Mar 6, 2026

$250

Christopher

Mar 6, 2026

$200

Eliza

Mar 6, 2026

$200

Bruce

Mar 6, 2026

“My prayers and thoughts are with you.”

$100

Sarad

Mar 6, 2026

“Can't wait to meet your sweet babe!”

$500

Hidden

Mar 6, 2026

“Best wishes with your joyous quest. Richard Lawler, Bullis '68”

$100

Karen

Mar 6, 2026

“Thank you for all you’ve done for the community. You have made such a difference in our lives! Haruo and fam.”

$100

Josh

Mar 5, 2026

$100

Casey, Rebecca and Noelle

Mar 5, 2026

$100

Hidden

Mar 5, 2026

$100

Hadley and family

Mar 5, 2026

$50

Hidden

Mar 5, 2026

$50

Hidden

Mar 5, 2026

$100

Hidden

Mar 5, 2026

“You have given so much of yourself not only to our family but to SO many Steele families, and now it’s your turn! We can’t wait to meet your new family member and shower them with love right back! Tay, Miles, Haruka, Mike”

$50

Christina

Mar 5, 2026

“Wishing you all the best.”

$100

Jack

Mar 5, 2026

$200

Theo Geiger with fam

Mar 5, 2026

$250

Kelly

Mar 5, 2026

“We love Mrs. Grahf!!!”

$100

Sarah

Mar 5, 2026

“Excited for you!!”

$100

John & Debra

Mar 4, 2026

“Blessings to you and your new family !”

$50

Julie

Mar 3, 2026

“I wish you and Greg all the best and thank you for welcoming me so kindly to Steele this year!”

$100

Robin

Mar 3, 2026

“Love you both!!!”

$2,000

Hidden

Mar 2, 2026

$500

Mark

Mar 2, 2026

“Thank you for including me in your anointed journey!”

$300

Danielle and Ben

Mar 1, 2026

“Sending love and prayers to you on this incredible journey!”

$100

STEVE

Mar 1, 2026

“Wishing you all the best cousins!”

$1,000

Roger & Susan

Feb 27, 2026

$300

John Anne Cody Josephine

Feb 26, 2026

“We love you so! Xo”