Hi Friends!
As many of you know, Josh and I are on a big journey to bring Judah Jay a sibling! Judah is now 2, and we feel like it’s the perfect time to add another little member to our family. We’re so excited to share that we officially started the adoption process back in December, and we’ve been working with an amazing agency in Texas.
You might be wondering why Texas. Well, here’s the reason—we want to be sure we continue honoring our open adoption with Judah’s biological mom. She lives in Texas, and it’s really important to us that we’re able to have regular visits and maintain open communication as Judah grows. Having both of our child’s birth moms in the same state will make it a lot easier for us to keep that connection strong and consistent, which is a huge priority for our family.
Adoption can take time—sometimes months or even years—so we started a little early, knowing that it’s a process that requires patience. But we’re ready for it! The thought of expanding our family again fills us with so much excitement and love. We truly can’t wait to give Judah the sibling he’s been asking for!
We’re starting this crowdfunding campaign to help us with some of the costs along the way. Adoption expenses can add up quickly, and as we continue working with our agency in Texas, your support means the world to us. Any contribution, big or small, will help us cover things like legal fees, travel costs, and other adoption-related expenses.
If you’d like to help, we’d be so grateful! We know this journey is a big one, and we couldn’t do it without the love and support of our amazing family and friends.
Thank you for being part of our story. We’re so excited to share more updates with you as we get closer to bringing our second little one home!
With love,
Kristin and Josh
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