We’re Adopting!
"From us or for us."
Those five words were part of our wedding vows — a promise that whatever children God entrusts to us, whether they come from us or for us, we would love them fully and faithfully.
Over the past 2½ years of marriage, we’ve been learning, growing, and trusting God together — through laughter, late-night talks, and plentyyy of lessons in patience and grace.
And now, He’s leading us into a brand-new chapter: adoption. He has made it so clear, specifically through community, that “For Us” is first.
We don’t know exactly what the road ahead looks like — but we know the One who called us to it. He’s never once led us somewhere and then left us. That’s just not His character.
Our prayer is simple: that every form we fill out, every waiting season, every tear and celebration — would be for Him and a reflection of His glory.
Lately, “Able” by Phil Wickham has been on repeat in our home, reminding us that the God who began this story is more than just able to carry us through this, but this journey will be exceedingly and abundantly more than we could imagine.
Our hearts are full—we’ve been awarded two matching grants! Lifesong for Orphans is matching $4,000, and Calvary Church in Lancaster, PA is matching $5,000.
The first $9,000 we raise will be matched dollar for dollar, and we’re so thankful for these faithful private fund partners who are walking with us in this journey.
We can’t do this without our people — our village. You’ve cheered us on through every season so far, and now we’d love to invite you to walk with us in this one, too. Every prayer whispered and gift given means more than we can express. We’re so grateful to be surrounded by such a faithful community.
“Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us.” – Ephesians 3:20
Abundantly thankful for you!
~ Ryan & Mandee
*Additional funds received after meeting our fundraiser goal will be used to help us cover post-placement costs.
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 “Alexander 11956”, 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.
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- 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.
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- 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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- *3.5% fee for donations given with an American Express card
