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Alexander Lawrence
Alexander Lawrence Round Rock, Texas

WELCOME HOME, JEREMIAH SONG LAWRENCE

As most you already know, we recently completed the adoption of precious Jia-Long Song, a 5-year old shaken-baby survivor, from Taiwan. Bringing him through the immigration line at a West Coast airport was the formal completion point of ten long years of working towards adoption. Praise God!

The whole process was divinely ordained, and boy did we learn and grow a lot in the process. Lord willing, we'll make a testimonal video about the multiple supernatural things that transpired during the journey. That story is a real faith-multiplier.

Financial Shortfall

Despite God's hand on this adoption, it hasn't all been easy and smooth. As much of a relief as it is to finally have our boy home with us, we haven't reached our "happily ever after" quite yet.

Alexander was laid off in mid-2025 and so far hasn't been able to find new work in his industry (which is collapsing in slow motion). He wasn't able to shift into a different type of full-time work without triggering a homestudy redo and a resulting cascade of crucial government paperwork and translation services, plus a months-long delay of the adoption process. Thus he's been working part-time odd jobs, but that hasn't been sufficient to keep us afloat. We had to resort to using credit to finance both trips to Taiwan and a few other late-stage expenses. Now, those credit and interest payments are hitting us hard. And Alexander still doesn't have the kind of employment he needs (though we believe that's coming soon).

The Body of Christ Mobilizing

This is where Lifesong for Orphans (and you) come into play. Before Jia-Long's adoption was complete, we applied for help from Lifesong, a non-profit dedicated to orphan care. Lifesong responded last month, informing us that we received a matching grant of $7000 funded by The Tim Tebow Foundation, an “Outside the Walls” partner who likes to support Lifesong families.

This grant acts as a fundraising catalyst which gives friends who wish to support our adoption the added incentive of seeing their impact doubled. For every dollar given toward the matching grant, Tim Tebow's foundation will provide an equal donation, up to a maximum of $7k. For example: If you gives $50 to our adoption, the Foundation also contributes $50.

We really do loathe having to ask for financial assistance, but life doesn't always unfold the way we'd like, and we trust that the Lord has his reasons for letting the story unfold in this particular way. We'd like to think that Lord is creating an opportunity here to bless folks who are generous enough to come alongside us as we pursue justice and love for the disenfranchised. Please prayerfully consider making a tax-deductible donation through Lifesong. 100% of it minus card processing fees will reach us, doubled.

Our Heartfelt Thanks

Finally, whether you donate or not, thank you for rooting for us. The encouragement and prayers have been invaluable. (As one example of how your prayers leveled our path: Jeremiah made the entire flight home without screaming, crying, or thrashing. In fact, he slept nearly the whole way! That's pretty much unheard of, and so cool!)

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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 “Lawrence 12320”, 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.
<ul>
<li>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.</li>
<li>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.</li>
<li>*3.5% fee for donations given with an American Express card</li>
</ul>

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My Story

WELCOME HOME, JEREMIAH SONG LAWRENCE

As most you already know, we recently completed the adoption of precious Jia-Long Song, a 5-year old shaken-baby survivor, from Taiwan. Bringing him through the immigration line at a West Coast airport was the formal completion point of ten long years of working towards adoption. Praise God!

The whole process was divinely ordained, and boy did we learn and grow a lot in the process. Lord willing, we'll make a testimonal video about the multiple supernatural things that transpired during the journey. That story is a real faith-multiplier.

Financial Shortfall

Despite God's hand on this adoption, it hasn't all been easy and smooth. As much of a relief as it is to finally have our boy home with us, we haven't reached our "happily ever after" quite yet.

Alexander was laid off in mid-2025 and so far hasn't been able to find new work in his industry (which is collapsing in slow motion). He wasn't able to shift into a different type of full-time work without triggering a homestudy redo and a resulting cascade of crucial government paperwork and translation services, plus a months-long delay of the adoption process. Thus he's been working part-time odd jobs, but that hasn't been sufficient to keep us afloat. We had to resort to using credit to finance both trips to Taiwan and a few other late-stage expenses. Now, those credit and interest payments are hitting us hard. And Alexander still doesn't have the kind of employment he needs (though we believe that's coming soon).

The Body of Christ Mobilizing

This is where Lifesong for Orphans (and you) come into play. Before Jia-Long's adoption was complete, we applied for help from Lifesong, a non-profit dedicated to orphan care. Lifesong responded last month, informing us that we received a matching grant of $7000 funded by The Tim Tebow Foundation, an “Outside the Walls” partner who likes to support Lifesong families.

This grant acts as a fundraising catalyst which gives friends who wish to support our adoption the added incentive of seeing their impact doubled. For every dollar given toward the matching grant, Tim Tebow's foundation will provide an equal donation, up to a maximum of $7k. For example: If you gives $50 to our adoption, the Foundation also contributes $50.

We really do loathe having to ask for financial assistance, but life doesn't always unfold the way we'd like, and we trust that the Lord has his reasons for letting the story unfold in this particular way. We'd like to think that Lord is creating an opportunity here to bless folks who are generous enough to come alongside us as we pursue justice and love for the disenfranchised. Please prayerfully consider making a tax-deductible donation through Lifesong. 100% of it minus card processing fees will reach us, doubled.

Our Heartfelt Thanks

Finally, whether you donate or not, thank you for rooting for us. The encouragement and prayers have been invaluable. (As one example of how your prayers leveled our path: Jeremiah made the entire flight home without screaming, crying, or thrashing. In fact, he slept nearly the whole way! That's pretty much unheard of, and so cool!)

<hr />

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 “Lawrence 12320”, 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.
<ul>
<li>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.</li>
<li>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.</li>
<li>*3.5% fee for donations given with an American Express card</li>
</ul>

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TIFFANY

12 hours ago

“The Lord loves the Lawrences!! And so do I!! Happy to help y’all!”

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Hidden

12 hours ago

“May Yah's favor shine upon you, and give you peace.”

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Bill

Nov 9, 2026

“On behalf of Disciples of Yeshua Congregation”