After waiting for three long years to adopt, we are adopting for a THIRD year in a row. You read that correctly...the Cooks are matched with and adopting a third baby.
Eloise has a full sibling on the way, due in the beginning of November (but most likely another October baby). Her birth mama has asked us to adopt this baby and after lots of prayer, we are saying yes!
Due to the level of support she needs, it is a full agency adoption again. We have already received a generous amount from donors and grants. Plus, we just found out we received a $7,500 matching grant from Lifesong!
We do not expect, but appreciate more than you know, the support of our village...near and far.
Here we go again!
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