Baby Dennis Adoption

Alex Dennis Manhiem, Pennsylvania

          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.

  • 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 19 people
 of  $30,000
Campaign Ended

My Story

          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.

  • 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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We are matched!

January 5, 2024

We have finally been matched with a birth mom who due in 2 weeks! We could use some extra support to cover airlines hotels and medical expenses as the adoption expenses maxed out our initial budget. 

We are overjoyed and overwhelmed!

Love,

The Dennis Family 

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$2,750 to go for our lifesong Grant!

January 19, 2023

We have almost reached our lifesong Grant maximum of $12,000. The next $2,750 that come in will receive a matching grant from lifesong! 

Thank you to everyone who has supported us so far. You’ve all been more generous than we could have imagined. Please continue to pray that we will be matched soon!

 

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Comments

$100

Brian and Marie

Dec 30, 2023

“Hoping you get matched soon!”

$200

Brian and Marie

Sep 22, 2023

“Hamster Dance”

$100

Brian and Marie

Jun 29, 2023

“God knows how this will end.”

$100

Brian and Marie

Apr 28, 2023

“Luna's Turn.”

$100

Brian and Marie

Mar 13, 2023

“Leo can't use a credit card.”

$50

Courtany

Mar 12, 2023

$12,000

Offline Donation

Mar 5, 2023

$450

Hidden

Mar 3, 2023

$2,000

Hidden

Feb 26, 2023

$100

Pat and Joe

Feb 24, 2023

“With Love”

$100

Lacy

Feb 4, 2023

$100

Lily

Jan 20, 2023

“Woof Woof!”

$7,000

Offline Donation

Jan 12, 2023

$50

Brea

Jan 7, 2023

$1,000

Millie

Jan 6, 2023

$100

Kathy

Jan 5, 2023

$400

Amber

Dec 24, 2022

“❤️”

$200

Brian and Marie

Dec 23, 2022

“We love you!”

$500

Aaron

Dec 23, 2022

“We're so excited for your family!”