The Martins adopt…again!

Hayley Martin
Hayley Martin Allen, Texas

Thank you for taking a moment to read our story. Our family is expecting through adoption AGAIN! When I (Hayley) say we’re expecting, I mean we are trusting God and living with hopeful expectation that He will bring another child into our home through adoption.

We adopted our daughter in April, 2020, and we believe God is preparing our family for another baby. We have been home study approved since March, and we are patiently and prayerfully waiting to be chosen by an expectant family to adopt. We’ve been told by our consultant that we should be ready to bring home a baby next week, or it could be several months away still. It’s all in God’s timing.

But we do need to be ready to act when God does bring the open door to adopt, so we are securing funds. We want to be able to say “yes!" when a family chooses to place a baby with us. We are very grateful Lifesong  and Karis Adoption Fund are giving us a matching grants up to $9500. This means the first $9500 God provides through gifts will be matched 100%. Every gift is DOUBLED!

Thank you so much for your interest in what God is doing in our family. Whether you’re able to give a gift or not, please pray with us for the blessing of another child in our family. Thank you!

 


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 “Martin 10094”, 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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My Story

Thank you for taking a moment to read our story. Our family is expecting through adoption AGAIN! When I (Hayley) say we’re expecting, I mean we are trusting God and living with hopeful expectation that He will bring another child into our home through adoption.

We adopted our daughter in April, 2020, and we believe God is preparing our family for another baby. We have been home study approved since March, and we are patiently and prayerfully waiting to be chosen by an expectant family to adopt. We’ve been told by our consultant that we should be ready to bring home a baby next week, or it could be several months away still. It’s all in God’s timing.

But we do need to be ready to act when God does bring the open door to adopt, so we are securing funds. We want to be able to say “yes!" when a family chooses to place a baby with us. We are very grateful Lifesong  and Karis Adoption Fund are giving us a matching grants up to $9500. This means the first $9500 God provides through gifts will be matched 100%. Every gift is DOUBLED!

Thank you so much for your interest in what God is doing in our family. Whether you’re able to give a gift or not, please pray with us for the blessing of another child in our family. Thank you!

 


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 “Martin 10094”, 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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Praying in the Wait

August 31, 2022

 

 

This time we wait in the adoption process, it’s a sweet thing to have our baby girl waiting expectaly with us. 

She’s always loved her baby dolls, but she’s learned over the past year how God often gives children borthers and sisters. She sees them play together, and whenever she’s asked if she would like a brother or sister, she easily says “yes.” 

It’s a privilege to lead her in going to God with all sorts of needs and desires, and I love seeing her quickly join us in folding her little toddler fingers and squeaze her eyes closed to pray with us at meals and bedtime. 

To help her prepare and hope for a sibling, I began asking God to please bring her a brother or sister soon when I pray for her at bedtime. One night as I was wrapping up, she said with excitement, “and brothers and sisters babies for Georgia!” I agreed and said “Yes, God, please hear this prayer. Amen.” It melted my heart to hear her heart’s desire and her joining in dependence on God. 

I do pray for some dear woman out there who is facing a tough decision and all the pain that life might be throwing at her. I pray that she’ll have the courage to give her baby life, and if that life would be best with another family, that she’ll choose ours, if God is willing. 

I want Georgia to see the beautiful ways God answers prayer, and I look forward to telling our next baby how he or she is a wonderful, gift a sweet answer to prayer.

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Comments

$5,000

Cynthia

Mar 12, 2023

“It is an honor to help bring this new addition to your family home. I am so happy Georgia will soon have a little sister. Love you all! Mom”

$50

Jennifer

Sep 30, 2022

“We are praying for you guys and so excited for you on this journey!”

$500

Offline Donation

Sep 23, 2022

$1,000

Karen

Aug 12, 2022

$51

Sharon

Aug 11, 2022

$100

Kathy/Joel

Aug 8, 2022

“We are excited to see who God brings into your family.”

$50

Offline Donation

Aug 8, 2022

$500

Donna

Aug 4, 2022

“I am so excited to see your family grow, God is so good!”

$1,000

Hidden

Jul 29, 2022

“It's beautiful to watch your family grow! I'm thrilled to help bring this baby home. Love you Hayley and family! Katie”

$100

Hovey

Jul 29, 2022

“You guys are such an encouragement!”