We had always dreamed of building a family through adoption. Our journey began on May 2nd, 2019 when we opened our hearts and home to our precious baby daughter, Elena Josephine.
Elena is such a joy in our lives. Her beautiful dark eyes are filled with curiosity and wonder. She is a bright, caring, and sweet little girl with a hilarious sense of humor and boundless energy! We cannot imagine life without her! We have cherished every moment with her and embraced the adventures of parenthood. We have been reveling in the laughter that has filled our home and our love for her has grown stronger each day. She is a dream come true, and our hearts are filled with gratitude for such a precious gift from the Lord.
A few years after her adoption, we felt a calling to expand our family further. Prayerfully, we embarked on a second adoption journey, eager to provide a loving home for another child. We knew there was another little soul out there who needed our love and care.
Our second adoption journey, however, was a rollercoaster of emotions. In 2022, were matched with a little boy. We welcomed him with open arms, knowing that we had room in our hearts for him, just as we did for Elena. Despite our best efforts, the adoption did not go as planned. The birth mother had a change of heart a week later, leaving us heartbroken. With heavy hearts, we made the decision to honor the birth mother’s request, knowing it was best for him. It was a very difficult experience. The emotional and financial toll was very hard on our family, but we never lost hope.
After much prayer and some rest, we embarked on our third adoption journey. We prayed and waited and hoped. Finally, the evening arrived in January of this year when we received the call we had been hoping for. We were matched with another beautiful baby girl due in 3 ½ months. Her birthday came on April 23rd and we held her for the first time. We named her Micaela Noelle. With unwavering love, and an excited big sister waiting for her, we welcomed her into our home. She is such a sweet baby and willing to share her double dimpled smile with anyone she meets. Many of you have met Micaela, but we are not allowed to post her picture until the adoption is finalized. This day is coming up in mid-October and we could not be more excited!
In the journey of adoption, we have filled our home with love and laughter, and been blessed with the privilege of providing a stable and loving home to two bright and beautiful girls. For the past 5 years we planned and budgeted and saved and worked to cover 2 private adoptions. However, we need financial assistance after the expenses involved in the failed adoption drove our costs higher than we planned. We have received a $7,000 matching grant funded by Lifesong for Orphans and the Tim Tebow Foundation. This means anything that is donated up to this amount will be matched by these sponsors. Your prayers, encouragement, and assistance would mean the world to us!! We are grateful for your unwavering support on this path to building our family. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for being part of this incredible journey with us!
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