Josh & Abby W.
are adopting a child from United States of America
Hi there! We’ve got big news! We are adopting a baby!
For as long as we can remember, we’ve dreamed of being parents-raising children in faith, creating a home filled with love, and building a family to share life’s adventures. From the beginning of our relationship, having children was always part of the vision for our future.
Our journey has included a difficult season of infertility, one that came with many prayers and tears, that have been shared with many of you. In order to have biological children, it would take nothing short of a miracle. But in the middle of that heartbreak, something beautiful began to grow. Over time, our hearts were drawn towards adoption, and when we finally said it out loud, both of us felt a deep sense of peace and anticipation.
As we learned more, we began to see adoption not as a second choice, but as a gift-a calling. It’s a way to step into a family in a new and powerful way, and it fills us with hope and gratitude.
We also recognize that this journey is only possible because of a mother’s courage and love, and we hold deep respect and gratitude for that. We are ready to welcome a child into our home, our family, and our hearts with unconditional love.
Everything we fundraise goes towards pre-natal care, adoption agency fee, birth, post-natal care, and the legal fees to bring baby Wheeler home forever.
Thank you for joining in our story as we walk this unique journey towards parenthood!
We love you and are so grateful, Josh and Abby
Adoption Status
Updates
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Update 4
We are matched!!
March 19, 2026This past weekend we got the called that we were chosen. Out of 20 families she chose us to be the parents of her babies. Monday we signed the contract and we are deep in preparations to welcome TWIN boys in May! Thank you for every prayer prayed and encouragement spoken and for lifting us up on this journey. This would not have been possible without our kind and loving God that we serve and without you. Honestly. Thank you for helping make our dream a reality. We can’t wait to be parents and raise these boys to deeply and authentically know the love of God, to bring that love to the people around them wherever they go, and to make incredible memories together as a family of FOUR!
Twins. We can’t believe it either haha
Humbly yours,
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Update 3
Update in the new year
January 23, 2026Hey everyone!
Wanted to give a little update on what's going on with our adoption journey. From what has been forecasted to use based on averages we are basically fully funded other than travel costs for ICPC(staying in babies home state until we can bring them home to Tennessee) and surprise costs moving forward. This is a HUGE praise! Our agency said that they never had seen a family be blessed financially as quickly as we were. We know God has His hand in this whole journey for our family.That said, we have not received any cases since December 18th. You read that right. It has been over 30 days since we have seen a case of a expectant mama looking to move forward with an adoptive birth plan. From communication with our agency director, she says that they do have ebb and flow seasons but they haven't seen it like this. When they are corresponding with agencies the agencies are sharing that expectant moms are still hearing their adoption options, too early in their pregnancy to match, or the agency isn't confident that she will go all the way through with the plan. So the agencies are not only protecting mom but also working to keep the interest of adoptive families in mind too.
Although this is not the information we wanted to hear and we were starting to get antsy. We are grateful to have heard some explanation for what is going on.
Continue to walk with us in anticipation for what God has next on this journey for us.
Hoping for a more exciting update soon.
Love, Josh and Abby
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Update 2
We are so humbled!
October 24, 2025Man are we blown away by all of the love and support we have experienced this past week. Fundraising for anything let alone growing your family is vulnerable and intimidating and challenging. We can’t believe the kindness of our God that we have been showered with generosity from all of you.
We knew this was a big ask and a big step of faith.
When we said yes to adoption, we knew would have to be a part of the story and that was daunting. But yet again God has showed His ways are better.
Thank you! Thank you for saying yes to God, yes to His Kingdom, yes to bringing this baby into a home that will raise them to love Him first and know Him deeply. We couldn’t do this without you!Only $34,115 to go!
God is good all the time and so faithful!
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Update 1
1/5 of the way to our goal in one day?! No way!
October 18, 2025Woohooo!! What an exciting 24 hours. Thank you so much for getting us 1/5 of the way to our goal. When we are 4/5 of the way funded we are able to go live and start presenting to expectant moms. We can then get matched from there. The reality of bringing our baby home gets more and more real everyday.
Excited to have you on the journey with us. Taking it each day at a time.
Stay tuned!
💕 Josh and AbbyPs. If you feel led, please share our fundraising page on social media. Every gift helps and every thing raised in funding goes directly to bringing our baby home.
Donations 74
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Hannah Schean gave $100So excited for your beautiful journey and hope this blesses you and your new little ones ✨❤️
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Zack Schorman gave $35Super happy for you both, we did a can donation for you both! Wish we could’ve been there for the shower. Love you guys
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Bryan Schorman gave $50
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Janine Owen gave an undisclosed amountPraying that God blesses you with a baby.
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Katrina and Robbie Hodge gave $50
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Matt & Suzanne Cook gave an undisclosed amountThe Cooks are so happy for your growing family!
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Jonathan Gosnell gave $100
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Erik & Julie Nykwest gave $200We love you guys and can't wait to meet baby Wheeler!
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Tommy and Amanda Hazelwood gave an undisclosed amount
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The Abels gave $100We are so excited for y’all! You guys will be the best parents!!!