We are thrilled to share that after many years of longing and hoping, we are beginning the next chapter of our journey to grow our family through adoption. While our hearts are filled with anticipation and excitement, we are also mindful of the complex emotions surrounding this process. We understand that in order for us to experience the joy of becoming parents, another family is navigating their own journey of grief and loss. We hold deep respect and gratitude for their selfless decision and the incredible gift they will be giving us.
It’s difficult to fully express the journey that has brought us to this point, but we want to start by praising God for His unwavering goodness and grace.
As many of you know, we have dreamed of being parents for over 8 years. The journey has been long and filled with heartache as we have longed deeply for the day we could call a baby our own. By God’s grace and through the support of our community—who have prayed for us, cried with us, encouraged us, and pointed us to Jesus—we have come to know our perfect Heavenly Father more intimately through this journey. We recognize that in our fallen and imperfect world, things like sin, death, and infertility exist. Yet, we also serve a miracle-working God who is working all things for good, even when we can’t see it. And if nothing else good came out of this heartache, we are so grateful that we have learned how to praise God through the storms.
Through the valley, God has grown and stretched us, calling us to expand our family through the beautiful process of adoption. We know this is a significant and costly decision, and we anticipate many challenges along the way.
BUT GOD.
He is already leading us, opening doors, and sending people to support us as we embark on this journey. He provides a way when it feels like there is no way.
Our hearts are still grieved that our journey to parenthood hasn't been easy and we're still overwhelmed with the complexity of the adoption process. But through the tears and uncertainty, we have decided that, above all else, we want to be parents and step out in obedience to answer this call.
We look forward to sharing this journey with you and welcoming a new member into our family, knowing that we have the best community to welcome them with open arms.
“Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me.” (2 Corinthians 12:9)
To God be the glory forever and ever.
Through tears and the most grateful hearts, we are excited to share that WE ARE FULLY FUNDED! 😭♥️
We’re completely overwhelmed and blown away by your support. We never could have imagined meeting this goal so quickly, and we’re honestly at a loss for words. Thank you doesn’t even begin to express the weight you’ve helped lift off our shoulders.
Reflecting the other night, I was thinking about how humbling it is to receive such gifts and how this is only the beginning of receiving a blessing we could never truly repay, as we journey toward adoption. One day, a mother will make an incredible, selfless sacrifice by entrusting us with her child—a gift so precious that we could never reciprocate.
In a beautiful way, this reminds us of Christ’s ultimate gift. Just as we could never earn the gift of our child, we could never earn the gift of grace that Christ gave us through his life. Jesus offered himself freely, paying the ultimate price to wash away our sins and invite us into relationship with our Heavenly Father. It’s the most profound example of love—one we could never deserve, but one that we are eternally grateful for.
We are in awe of this picture of grace, and we are deeply grateful to each of you for being the hands and feet of Jesus. Thank you for sacrificing your hard-earned money, your time, and your prayers to help us answer this call to bring our baby home.
Lord, we place this journey in your hands. All to you, we surrender. The glory is yours. Forever and ever. Amen. ♥️
Highly recommend listening to this song on blast, like we have been:
https://youtu.be/b4Ty3kUQbiQ
We never could have imagined the overwhelming support we’ve received for our adoption journey. It’s humbling to accept, but we’re beyond grateful that this part of the process no longer feels like such a burden.
Thanks to your kindness (and the kindness of many who aren't on this page), we’re now only about $3,000 away from being FULLY funded! Praise the Lord, and thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your generosity.
There are two fundraisers we’re still doing that were planned long before we experienced this amazing outpouring of support. If we had known, we might not have started them, but we’re glad we did—they’re special to us in their own ways:
Coffee Fundraiser: Our friends at Blended House Coffee, who have a heart for adoption, put together a fundraiser for us. When you use the code BABYKANTOLA15 at checkout, 15% of the proceeds will go toward our adoption! If you’re a fan of small batch coffee, you’ll love it. Check it out at www.blendedhousecoffee.com.
T-shirt Fundraiser: Before we even shared our adoption news widely, we reached out to our friend Parker to design a special t-shirt. While it does help raise funds, it’s more than just a fundraiser. The design was inspired by our story and the message we’ve held onto during this waiting season: “Bloom where you’re planted.” This reminder helps us find contentment in the present, recognizing that there’s so much growth in the challenging times. The shirts are available for pre-order at www.ohhhsopriceless.com.
Again, thank you for being part of our story! We appreciate every donation, word of encouragement, and prayer. It truly takes a village.
