Help Matthew and Kelsey Bazzel Adopt a Baby!

Matthew Bazzel
Matthew Bazzel Lookout Mountain, Georgia

Dear Family and Friends,

Thank you all for taking the time to visit this page to learn more about our story and how God is calling us to adopt. We definitely never pictured ourselves here, but that shows how the Lord’s plans are not our own, and how his Sovereign ways are perfect. 

We have felt the Lord calling us to be parents for many years now. We began trying to start a family 4 1/2 years ago, through prayers and various treatments the Lord continued to our answer with “not yet”. This answer has brought hardship and growth in both of us, but through this journey, our desire to have a family has grown. As we have walked with God in this trial of yearning, He has guided us in the direction of adoption. Through adoption, we are excited to provide love and a home to the child the Lord has for us. 

We love you all and are thankful for the love and community you have been to us. We are excited to welcome our baby into this community to meet you all. Below are a few areas that we would love for you to pray about.  

1. Endurance – as we wait on the Lord’s timing of finding the baby He has called us to adopt.

2. Preparation – as we seek to prepare for a new little Bazzel.

3. Wisdom – as we become parents.

4. Finances – adoption can be expensive so we are seeking opportunities in the form of grants and support raising. Please pray that God would open the doors for us financially in this journey. If the Lord puts on your heart to support us financially we would greatly appreciate it! We have been awarded $10,000 in matching grants from the Matthew 6 Foundation + Lifesong for Orphans Adoption Funds. We are so thankful for this gift and the beginning of the Lord’s financial provision for us as we continue this journey. 

We will be posting updates on this page – we do not have social media, so we would love for you to save this link. Hopefully, we will have news to share soon! 🙂 

Matthew and Kelsey Bazzel


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 “Bazzel 10096”, 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 161 people
 of  $85,000
30 days left

My Story

Dear Family and Friends,

Thank you all for taking the time to visit this page to learn more about our story and how God is calling us to adopt. We definitely never pictured ourselves here, but that shows how the Lord’s plans are not our own, and how his Sovereign ways are perfect. 

We have felt the Lord calling us to be parents for many years now. We began trying to start a family 4 1/2 years ago, through prayers and various treatments the Lord continued to our answer with “not yet”. This answer has brought hardship and growth in both of us, but through this journey, our desire to have a family has grown. As we have walked with God in this trial of yearning, He has guided us in the direction of adoption. Through adoption, we are excited to provide love and a home to the child the Lord has for us. 

We love you all and are thankful for the love and community you have been to us. We are excited to welcome our baby into this community to meet you all. Below are a few areas that we would love for you to pray about.  

1. Endurance – as we wait on the Lord’s timing of finding the baby He has called us to adopt.

2. Preparation – as we seek to prepare for a new little Bazzel.

3. Wisdom – as we become parents.

4. Finances – adoption can be expensive so we are seeking opportunities in the form of grants and support raising. Please pray that God would open the doors for us financially in this journey. If the Lord puts on your heart to support us financially we would greatly appreciate it! We have been awarded $10,000 in matching grants from the Matthew 6 Foundation + Lifesong for Orphans Adoption Funds. We are so thankful for this gift and the beginning of the Lord’s financial provision for us as we continue this journey. 

We will be posting updates on this page – we do not have social media, so we would love for you to save this link. Hopefully, we will have news to share soon! 🙂 

Matthew and Kelsey Bazzel


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 “Bazzel 10096”, 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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It’s a BOY!

September 27, 2023

We are so thrilled to announce that we are having a little boy! His due date is October 27th. We are seeking help in this final leg of our adoption journey. Please pray for us as we continue running toward the finish line. If The Lord leads you to support us financially, we would be greatly blessed! 

Matthew and Kelsey

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Thank you!!

August 7, 2023
Dear friends and sweet community,
 
Thank you so so much for what you did, the Lord has used you in ways we never imagined. We are so humbled and blessed by your support and prayers. We have never felt such love in this capacity. We hit our goal and are officially matched! 
 
We ask now you would join us in prayer as we await the little ones arrival in November. 
 
We also ask that you would keep the birth parents in your prayers. As they navigate this road as well. 
 
Again, thank you, words cannot express our gratitude. 
 
Praise God to whom all blessings flow!…We have seen this through each one of you. 
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Our goal is to raise $49,700 by tonight (August 1) and another $30,000 by November 26 (our baby’s due date)! Thank you for the support!

August 1, 2023
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We have been matched!

July 31, 2023

Hello all! We have been matched with a baby due in November and are thrilled at the prospect of becoming parents at long last! We are in need of help as we seek to raise funds within the next 36 hours.

We are required to send the majority of the payment within 48 hours of placement, which was today, July 31 at 11:00 am. We will need to send $31,000 by Wednesday, August 2 at 11:00 am. We will also need to raise another $30,000 by the due date in November.

We would be blessed beyond belief to have your help as we seek to raise $31,000 by Wednesday morning. 

Thank you for the prayers and support, and for walking alongside us in this journey so far. Please feel free to pass this along to others! 

 

Matthew and Kelsey

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Coffee Fundraising

September 16, 2022

We are still in the waiting process – we are thankful for your continued prayers and encouragement!

We also have partnered with Gobena Coffee. 50% of any purchase you make using this link will be applied to our adoption fund, just copy and paste the link into your browser!

https://my.gobena.org/stories/bazzel-adoption-fund/?ID=762

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Sep 30, 2023

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Sep 27, 2023

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Sep 1, 2023

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Aug 2, 2023

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Aug 1, 2023

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Aug 1, 2023

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Aug 1, 2023

“Praying for you guys. Adoption has been something on my own heart for a while, and I hope that you are blessed and encouraged in this process.”

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Aug 1, 2023

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Aug 1, 2023

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Aug 1, 2023

“You're family has been so welcoming upon our move to the South, especially with our son, George. We feel very blessed to know the Whitted family. We pray for this journey of parenthood that Our Father has bestowed upon you. May He continue to bless your lives, fill them with abundance, peace, and safety.”

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Aug 1, 2023

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Aug 1, 2023

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Aug 1, 2023

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Aug 1, 2023

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Hannah

Aug 1, 2023

“I’m deeply praying for you both and hope that the Lord will continue to provide strength and reassurance through this process. I hope this little helps in any way it can and am so excited for you guys! Much love ❤️”

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Aug 1, 2023

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Aug 1, 2023

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Aug 1, 2023

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Aug 1, 2023

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Aug 1, 2023

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Aug 1, 2023

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Aug 1, 2023

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Aug 1, 2023

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Aug 1, 2023

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Aug 1, 2023

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Aug 1, 2023

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Aug 1, 2023

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Aug 1, 2023

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Aug 1, 2023

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Aug 1, 2023

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Aug 1, 2023

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Aug 1, 2023

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Aug 1, 2023

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Aug 1, 2023

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“What a blessed baby! We are so happy for y'all! Will continue to pray!”

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Aug 1, 2023

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Jul 31, 2023

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Jul 31, 2023

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Aug 5, 2022

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Mackenzie

Aug 5, 2022

“Excited to continually pray and support your family in this journey. Praying for you both as you prepare - emotionally, mentally, physically, and spiritually - to welcome this little blessing into your home. So much love from the Hurts! ❤️ Mackenzie, Jim, Caid, and Lulu”

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Jul 14, 2022

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“Love you guys”