A Family for “T”

Lisa Shawver
Lisa Shawver Bowling Green, Ohio

Our family is growing again! Since our youngest daughter joined our family in 2022 through India adoption, we've felt sure that we have room for just one more. Back in the Spring, I mentioned to a friend that we kind of had a feeling our next child would be a little boy. We were open to whomever God had for us, but just felt like maybe the whomever was a little guy. She excitedly told us about a little boy who had been waiting a long time for a family - funny thing is, we had known about this sweet boy since his first birthday, we just didn't know he was waiting for a family! We decided to pursue "T" and started the process right away.

"T" has been waiting too long for a family, and we are hoping to get to him as soon as possible. You can help "T" come home by easing some of our financial burden.

We have received a generous $7,000 matching grant through The Tim Tebow Foundation, facilitated by Lifesong. They also supported our first adoption, and have been praying for little guy "T" since May this year! We're excited that they chose to partner with us once again!

Because of this matching grant, every dollar you donate turns into $2, up til $7,000! That means that once we hit our $7,000 goal, we'll really have $14,000 to help us bring "T" home!

You can donate to our matching grant through this platform, or by sending a check via mail.

Donor checks should be payable to "Lifesong for Orphans" and must include Family Number #11831 and "Shawver" in the memo line of the check. Please mail to:
PO Box 9
Gridley, IL 61744

Funds raised through this platform are processed by STRIPE and up to 2.2% + $0.30 in credit card processing fees will be deducted before going into an account at Lifesong for Orphans. 100% of the funds received by Lifesong for Orphans will go directly toward the story. If additional funds are raised above our story goal, those funds will also go directly to our story.

In accordance with IRS guidelines, your donation is to the named non-profit organization. This organization retains full discretion over its use, but intends to honor the donor’s suggested use.

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. Lifesong is a 501(c)3 tax exempt organization.


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 “Shawver 11831”, 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 8 people
 of  $7,000
99 days left

My Story

Our family is growing again! Since our youngest daughter joined our family in 2022 through India adoption, we've felt sure that we have room for just one more. Back in the Spring, I mentioned to a friend that we kind of had a feeling our next child would be a little boy. We were open to whomever God had for us, but just felt like maybe the whomever was a little guy. She excitedly told us about a little boy who had been waiting a long time for a family - funny thing is, we had known about this sweet boy since his first birthday, we just didn't know he was waiting for a family! We decided to pursue "T" and started the process right away.

"T" has been waiting too long for a family, and we are hoping to get to him as soon as possible. You can help "T" come home by easing some of our financial burden.

We have received a generous $7,000 matching grant through The Tim Tebow Foundation, facilitated by Lifesong. They also supported our first adoption, and have been praying for little guy "T" since May this year! We're excited that they chose to partner with us once again!

Because of this matching grant, every dollar you donate turns into $2, up til $7,000! That means that once we hit our $7,000 goal, we'll really have $14,000 to help us bring "T" home!

You can donate to our matching grant through this platform, or by sending a check via mail.

Donor checks should be payable to "Lifesong for Orphans" and must include Family Number #11831 and "Shawver" in the memo line of the check. Please mail to:
PO Box 9
Gridley, IL 61744

Funds raised through this platform are processed by STRIPE and up to 2.2% + $0.30 in credit card processing fees will be deducted before going into an account at Lifesong for Orphans. 100% of the funds received by Lifesong for Orphans will go directly toward the story. If additional funds are raised above our story goal, those funds will also go directly to our story.

In accordance with IRS guidelines, your donation is to the named non-profit organization. This organization retains full discretion over its use, but intends to honor the donor’s suggested use.

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. Lifesong is a 501(c)3 tax exempt organization.


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 “Shawver 11831”, 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

$100

Jennifer

Feb 14, 2026

$250

Offline Donation

Feb 9, 2026

$60

Elizabeth

Feb 5, 2026

“Praying for T and for you all as you wait.”

$100

Offline Donation

Jan 20, 2026

$287

Sara

Jan 16, 2026

“Praying you son can come home soon.”

$210

Offline Donation

Dec 12, 2025

$2,943

Offline Donation

Dec 4, 2025

$500

M

Nov 27, 2025