Jordan & Ashley R.

We decided about seven years ago, that we wanted to build our family and conceive a child. Little did we know, the rigors and difficulties of the conceiving process. The process started out as a laid-back process, where we never even gave a thought or had a clue of what struggles we would go through. After two and half years of “trying”, we decided to pursue further testing to determine the root cause of our struggles. After several tests on both of us, the conclusion was “Unexplained Infertility”. This diagnosis was not easy to hear as our longing to have children continued to grow and grow and the answer to why we couldn't was "unexplained". Three more years later, bringing us to present time, we continue to struggle with infertility, despite several medical interventions.

Adoption was always something we considered and had many deep conversations about. It was always more familiar to and had an extra special place in Jordan’s heart. Jordan's birth father has never been a part of his life, but he understands the true capability of unconditional love from his stepfather. His stepfather came into his life when he was five years old and desperately seeking a father figure and guidance. Jordan has always looked up to his stepfather because, from day one, he always treated him as his own and never batted an eye about calling him his son. Jordan has always expressed the importance of his dad entering his life and how it has helped set an example for him as to the importance of the role of fatherhood and the true capability of unconditional love a father has for a child in any capacity.

We truly appreciate you taking the time to get to know us and our story and we are forever grateful for whatever you are willing to donate. Thank you!