The Colwick’s Adopt

Kevin Colwick McKinney, Texas

Hey there – we’re the Colwicks (Kevin, Callie and Kenzi) and we are adopting! We started the adoption process last year and we are home study approved and are waiting to be matched with a birth mother.

Thank you for taking a few minutes to hear our hearts and learn more about why we’re adopting. We are high school sweethearts and have been married since 2011 (10 years, woohoo!) Fast forward to 2015 when God blessed us with our sweet Kenzi Rae. Then a year and a half later we announced that we were expecting our son, Quinn Alan.

Shortly after our announcement, at 15 weeks pregnant, Callie began experiencing complications and we found ourselves in the hospital fighting for Quinn’s life. Doctors said he would be born in a matter of hours. We were devastated and completely heart broken, but determined to do everything we could to defy the odds. We were desperately asking God to do the impossible and save our son. 

Callie stayed pregnant in the hospital for two more weeks but then came down with a severe infection in her womb and went into septic shock. We lost Quinn and Callie nearly lost her life. After a year and a half in the hospital and two below knee amputations Callie finally came home in 2018.

We lost the ability to have biological children but God did not remove the desire to grow our family. In spite of everything God allowed us to go through, his goodness and faithfulness is all around us and we are humbly, obediently and eagerly stepping into adoption.

We are so excited to be waiting on the Lord to see what he will do with our domestic infant adoption!

The total cost of our adoption is estimated to be around $25,000-$30,000. 

  • Application, background checks, medical exams: $3,000

  • Agency Fees: $20,000

  • Home Study: $2,100

  • Legal Fees: $500+

  • Travel Fees: $?

Also, we have some great news! We have just been awarded a $5,000 matching grant from JFRH Adoption Fund, administered by Lifesong for Orphans. This means every dollar donated going forward up to $5,000 will be doubled!

We are so thankful and encouraged every time someone chooses to help support us financially, but more importantly we hope that you will join us in prayer!

Please pray for:

⭐ The birth mother

⭐ The birth father

⭐ Our future little one

⭐The social workers, our agency and everyone else involved

Thank you so much for coming alongside us in support – it means the world to our little family. Feel free to follow along on our journey on Callie’s Instagram page or our adoption page.

Thank you for loving us,

Kevin and Callie Colwick


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 “Colwick 09740”, 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.
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Hey there – we’re the Colwicks (Kevin, Callie and Kenzi) and we are adopting! We started the adoption process last year and we are home study approved and are waiting to be matched with a birth mother.

Thank you for taking a few minutes to hear our hearts and learn more about why we’re adopting. We are high school sweethearts and have been married since 2011 (10 years, woohoo!) Fast forward to 2015 when God blessed us with our sweet Kenzi Rae. Then a year and a half later we announced that we were expecting our son, Quinn Alan.

Shortly after our announcement, at 15 weeks pregnant, Callie began experiencing complications and we found ourselves in the hospital fighting for Quinn’s life. Doctors said he would be born in a matter of hours. We were devastated and completely heart broken, but determined to do everything we could to defy the odds. We were desperately asking God to do the impossible and save our son. 

Callie stayed pregnant in the hospital for two more weeks but then came down with a severe infection in her womb and went into septic shock. We lost Quinn and Callie nearly lost her life. After a year and a half in the hospital and two below knee amputations Callie finally came home in 2018.

We lost the ability to have biological children but God did not remove the desire to grow our family. In spite of everything God allowed us to go through, his goodness and faithfulness is all around us and we are humbly, obediently and eagerly stepping into adoption.

We are so excited to be waiting on the Lord to see what he will do with our domestic infant adoption!

The total cost of our adoption is estimated to be around $25,000-$30,000. 

  • Application, background checks, medical exams: $3,000

  • Agency Fees: $20,000

  • Home Study: $2,100

  • Legal Fees: $500+

  • Travel Fees: $?

Also, we have some great news! We have just been awarded a $5,000 matching grant from JFRH Adoption Fund, administered by Lifesong for Orphans. This means every dollar donated going forward up to $5,000 will be doubled!

We are so thankful and encouraged every time someone chooses to help support us financially, but more importantly we hope that you will join us in prayer!

Please pray for:

⭐ The birth mother

⭐ The birth father

⭐ Our future little one

⭐The social workers, our agency and everyone else involved

Thank you so much for coming alongside us in support – it means the world to our little family. Feel free to follow along on our journey on Callie’s Instagram page or our adoption page.

Thank you for loving us,

Kevin and Callie Colwick


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 “Colwick 09740”, 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.
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Heidi

Jul 15, 2023

“Praying for all of you what an incredible story and testimony.❤️”

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May 6, 2023

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Apr 28, 2023

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Laura

Mar 23, 2023

“Prayers for your journey!”

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Courtney

Mar 21, 2023

“Gods richest blessing on your adoption! We too we’re blessed by a Lifesing donation and was able to bring home our 12 yr old daughter from Colombia during a pandemic shutdown when all seemed hopeless. May God wow you as He did us. And May this child be blessed in and thru you for the storms you have faced.”

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Ana Sofia

Mar 17, 2023

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Mar 9, 2023

“The child you end up adopting is going to be lucky to have a family filled with so much love.”

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Feb 19, 2023

“God Bless your family”

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Feb 11, 2023

“Thank you for sharing your story. Prayers to you and your family. I’m happy to be contributing and part of your dreams.. Blessings.”

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Feb 9, 2023

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Carol

Feb 4, 2023

“Best wishes to you and your family!”

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Kristin

Feb 4, 2023

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Feb 3, 2023

“God bless you all.”

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Feb 3, 2023

“May the Lord bless you and your family”

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Gabriella

Feb 2, 2023

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Valorie

Jan 7, 2023

“God Bless you and your growing family. Wow. What a a story 💕”

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Jan 4, 2023

“Good wishes to your family and best of luck during the adoption process!”

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Dec 31, 2022

“You have an unbelievable story but your testimony of God’s faithfulness through your ordeal is nothing short of a miracle. Excited for you and your growing family! Blessings to all of you!”

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Dec 28, 2022

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Emily

Dec 28, 2022

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Dec 28, 2022

“Wishing you all the best❤️”

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Dec 17, 2022

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Natalie

May 31, 2022

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Sarah

Apr 12, 2022

“Dear Collwick family, Your story has really touched me. You’ve been through a lot in life but your hearts are genuinely open to receive a child through adoption. That’s the greatest thing for a child to be welcomed with so much love. I also Believe in God from an Islamic and pray for you that you’ll be directed to this wonderful gift! A lot of blessings and love on this journey, Sarah”

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simone

Apr 12, 2022

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Elaine

Mar 31, 2022

“I’m follower on IG. Best wishes on your new addition to your family!”

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Dunyelle

Mar 31, 2022

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Dawn

Mar 30, 2022

“Adoption is beautiful. Praying for your future baby and birth mom and everyone involved.”

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Lisa

Mar 30, 2022

“Many blessings!”

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Jennifer

Mar 30, 2022

“Quiet your heart in his presence and pray; keep hope Alive as you long for God to come through for you!”

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Feb 11, 2022

“Praying with you! ❤️”

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Mekdes

Jan 22, 2022

“Hi Callie 👋 good luck. I had z same complication u had but mine was no as severe.I admire your courage and I really want to support ur son home.This won't be my last donation!”

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Tori

Jan 21, 2022

“Love you, you deserve all the baby cuddles 💕”

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Kiva

Dec 31, 2021

“Praying for you and your family Callie!! So excited for all that God has planned for you guys!”

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Erin

Dec 31, 2021

“We love y’all and we love adoption! God is always moving.”

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Dec 29, 2021

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Dec 29, 2021

“God bless ❤️”

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Julia

Dec 29, 2021

“We met you two lovely people at the Princess Promise Charity event and more specifically we share wonderful friends in Steven and Caitlin Twyman. I’ve enjoyed following you on IG and praying for you guys. God is doing amazing things in your family. Love, The Wiener Family”

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Gloria

Dec 29, 2021

“Prayers for you and your family that you realize your dream very soon! ❤”

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Dec 7, 2021

“Praying that funds would be raised and that you would be blessed with a little one in God's perfect timing!”

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Dec 6, 2021

“We love you guys!”

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Dec 6, 2021

“Been wanting to donate for a while. Finally able to. Sending prayers that your family finds comfort during the wait while He prepares your little one to join your family.”

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Sep 28, 2021