Over the last year, we began to wonder and pray whether God was still calling us to adopt. As I began to pray and research adoption, God began to arouse a passion within me. I have always known that I could love a child I adopted as my own, but now I find myself praying, and longing for a child who may not even be conceived yet. I had no idea when we started praying a year ago, how much the adoption journey would teach me about the heart of God, His passion for adoption, and my adoption by God. At the same time, I have been convicted by how passively I accepted the idea of adoption when I first discussed it with Colleen 9 years ago. I had no idea the depth of tragedy, redemption, and love involved in adoption, and I won’t pretend that I have even scratched the surface yet.
After hearing from multiple agencies, we were advised to set our expectations that the adoption will cost around $50,000. We are praying to receive $30,000 in support to fund our adoption. LEFC and Lifesong awarded us a $12,000 Matching grant, so our first $12,000 raised will be doubled!
Please consider donating to help us with the cost of brining home our next child. We will post updates here as we work through the process, so check back frequently to see how the adoption is coming along. Please also support us with prayer as we undertake this journey.
With love,
The Dennis Family
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 “Dennis 10316”, 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.
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