With hopeful hearts we come before you humbly asking you to join us in bringing home our next baby. Many of you know the journey that we have been on over the past two years through infertility and miscarriage. As we have gotten deeper into the infertility world God has faithfully and patiently been softening and preparing our hearts for adoption. Earlier this year we both felt extremely convicted that God was asking us to trust Him in this and, now, in obedience to that call we are answering. The goal feels unattainable by all earthly standards but we are trusting in God that He will provide the funds to bring our precious baby home.
Ways that you all can help
First and foremost, PRAY. Pray for the sweet expectant mama carrying her baby. Pray for her heart that she would be met with peace and love. Pray for her health. Pray for expectant mama's family that they would support her well. Pray for our family. Pray that we would have the opportunity to cherish and love this baby's family of orgin. Pray that God would give us wisdom and peace in this journey. Pray for this sweet baby. Pray protection and health over this sweet little life that God is knitting together. Pray for Dietrich as we start to prepare him to be a big brother. Pray, pray, pray.
GIVE. We will be fundraising like crazy to reach our goal.We almost fell over when we heard the current cost of adoption in the US. After speaking with multiple adoption professionals this number seems to be true across the board and across state lines. If you choose to give through this site you will get a receipt and can write off all of the funds donated :)
HOST. If you are willing and would like to help us by hosting a fundraiser to help raise funds we would be honored and beyond grateful. There are tons of ideas out there and there is no way we will be able to accomplish them all on our own, so if God puts this on your heart we would love to have your help.
Over the span of our marriage God has been gracious in allowing us to help bring many babies home to their forever homes and it was a huge blessing to be a part of that baby's story that God was writing. We are excited for our community to get this opportunity to be a part of our baby's life in a very tangible way.
We hope that by inviting you into this process, you will see yourself as part of the community we hope to build around our child as he/she grows up.