Cole Family Adoption

Elizabeth Cole
Elizabeth Cole Jacksonville, Alabama

We really believe the Great Commission isn’t just something we say, it’s something we strive to live out!

When Jesus calls us in Matthew 28 “to go and make disciples of all nations”, yes, that can mean going across the world. But we also believe it can look like welcoming the nations right into our home.

 

Over the years we’ve been together, the Lord has continued to open our eyes to the need for adoption and to what our role in it could be as a family, knowing this is something we’re all called to, but also wondering how He might specifically lead us to step into it. After the difficult and risky birth of our second son, we began to more intentionally look into adoption and pray through what that could look like for our family, trusting the Lord to guide our steps. Even through this season of grief for our sweet girl, we’ve felt His kindness and nearness, gently bringing this back to the forefront of our hearts!

 

The Lord kept bringing me back to Romans 8 and the truth that we’ve been adopted into the family of God. Because we’ve been welcomed in, we now get the honor of welcoming another child into our family, too. And that just feels really special to say out loud!

 

We know this journey won’t be easy, but we’re stepping forward with open hands and expectant hearts, trusting the Lord to lead every step!

 

Join the Journey

We’ve felt our community come around us in such a beautiful way, and we are so grateful we don’t walk this journey alone.

 

We’ve been blessed with two matching grants totaling $9,000, which means every gift given will be matched and doubled. Your generosity has the opportunity to turn $9,000 into $18,000.

 

A $50 gift becomes $100, and a $100 gift becomes $200.

 

Thank you for praying for us, supporting us, and stepping into this story with us. It truly means more than we can put into words.

 

We’re so grateful, and we’re trusting the Lord with every step ahead.

 

From here to the nations, and into our home.


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 “Cole 12068”, 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  $40,000
191 days left

My Story

We really believe the Great Commission isn’t just something we say, it’s something we strive to live out!

When Jesus calls us in Matthew 28 “to go and make disciples of all nations”, yes, that can mean going across the world. But we also believe it can look like welcoming the nations right into our home.

 

Over the years we’ve been together, the Lord has continued to open our eyes to the need for adoption and to what our role in it could be as a family, knowing this is something we’re all called to, but also wondering how He might specifically lead us to step into it. After the difficult and risky birth of our second son, we began to more intentionally look into adoption and pray through what that could look like for our family, trusting the Lord to guide our steps. Even through this season of grief for our sweet girl, we’ve felt His kindness and nearness, gently bringing this back to the forefront of our hearts!

 

The Lord kept bringing me back to Romans 8 and the truth that we’ve been adopted into the family of God. Because we’ve been welcomed in, we now get the honor of welcoming another child into our family, too. And that just feels really special to say out loud!

 

We know this journey won’t be easy, but we’re stepping forward with open hands and expectant hearts, trusting the Lord to lead every step!

 

Join the Journey

We’ve felt our community come around us in such a beautiful way, and we are so grateful we don’t walk this journey alone.

 

We’ve been blessed with two matching grants totaling $9,000, which means every gift given will be matched and doubled. Your generosity has the opportunity to turn $9,000 into $18,000.

 

A $50 gift becomes $100, and a $100 gift becomes $200.

 

Thank you for praying for us, supporting us, and stepping into this story with us. It truly means more than we can put into words.

 

We’re so grateful, and we’re trusting the Lord with every step ahead.

 

From here to the nations, and into our home.


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 “Cole 12068”, 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

$50

Myra

Jul 4, 2026

$340

Brenna

Jun 30, 2026

$100

Emily

Jun 13, 2026

$100

Hidden

Jun 11, 2026

$25

Ben

Jun 6, 2026

$300

Lee G

Jun 1, 2026

“Ben and I wish you the best in your adoption! Such a wonderful thing and we are grateful to have the opportunity to support you!”

$1,000

Kevin

Jun 1, 2026

$115

Hidden

May 28, 2026

“The Barnette’s are so grateful for our time in Jacksonville at Banner Church. We have loved your family! We are so excited for you guys! Love y’all! Praying for yall!”

$200

Chris

May 24, 2026

“We love you guys!”

$100

Hidden

May 16, 2026

$25

Carol

May 16, 2026

$250

David & Gayle

May 10, 2026

$137

Duff and Missy

May 10, 2026

“May God bless your precious family and adoption journey! Thankful my family and I can be a part of this sweet blessing!”

$30

Jonna

May 9, 2026

“Praying for you on this amazing journey.”

$50

Keith and DeeDee

May 8, 2026

“We are so happy for both! God Bless You!”

$100

Ray

May 8, 2026

“Congratulations Cole Family. You have my full support.”

$100

Heather

May 8, 2026

“Excited for you guys!”

$100

Annie

May 8, 2026

“Let the journey begin!”

$50

Emily

May 8, 2026

“We love yall! -The Dreads”