From the very beginning, adoption has been placed on our hearts as a way to grow our family. Long before we started this process, we both had the experience of raising children who were not biologically our own. Through that, God showed us something that forever shaped our hearts. We learned that family is not defined by biology, but by love. That truth is what led us here and continues to guide us forward.
“This is the child I prayed for, and the Lord has granted me what I asked of Him.” — 1 Samuel 1:27
Adoption is something we have prayed over deeply. We believe God has called us to this journey, and even in the unknowns, we trust that He is writing a story greater than we can see. There have been moments that tested our hearts and stretched our faith, but in those times, we experienced God’s comfort in a very real way. He has been our strength, reminding us to keep trusting Him and to continue walking forward in hope.
We believe there is a child meant to be part of our family, and we are committed to following God’s lead until that day comes. While adoption is a beautiful calling, it also comes with significant financial costs that can be overwhelming.
This is where we humbly invite you to be part of our journey.
Through Lifesong’s matching grant, we have been blessed with the opportunity to have every dollar given, up to $2,500, matched. Your support will go directly toward adoption expenses, helping remove the financial barriers that stand between us and bringing our child home.
If you feel led, there are several ways you can join us:
- Pray for us as we continue this journey. Pray that God would guide every step and lead us to our child.
- Share our story with others who may want to be part of what God is doing.
- Give, knowing that your generosity is helping build a family.
We are incredibly grateful for every prayer, every share, and every gift. Thank you for being part of our story and for helping us continue forward in faith.
With hope and gratitude,
Sarah and Dave
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