Hi There!
We are incredibly excited to announce that we are FULLY FUNDED!
Through our infertility journey and respite care experience, God has revealed a calling for us to pursue Domestic Infant Adoption. Adoption runs deep in our families and we have confidence in knowing that God has uniquely woven our life in a way to soften and equip our hearts towards adoption. We are just so excited to be parents!!!
As we pursue adoption, we are encouraged by the example of The Gospel – praise God that He cares so deeply for the least of these. We would love to extend the same overwhelming and selfless love not only to our future child, but to his/her birth mother. Our prayer is that God uses us to minister to a birth mother, celebrate the importance of choosing life, and raise a little disciple of Jesus.
So where does that leave us? Adoption is so beautiful but an emotional rollercoaster. We would deeply appreciate your prayers as we wait to be matched! Thank you to everyone who has doanted and encouraged us along the way. We are so excited for you to join us on our adoption journey!
This wasn’t my first visit to the OBGYN. I had already made multiple visits within three months. The receptionists were becoming far to familiar.
Twenty-three years old, five foot two inches tall, ninety-five pounds, married for two years, ready to start family. An unlikely candidate.
The doctor rattled off a diagnosis & game plan with confidence. “You have PCOS. Here’s what we can do to make you ovulate…”
On the outside, I was completely unfazed and unbothered. On the inside, I was unraveling. We entertained fertility treatment for a few weeks after; but deep down we knew it wasn’t the path God wanted us to take.
God is so good in the midst of heartache. There are so many untold instances where He covered us with overwhelming peace; especially as He open the door to adopt.
If I could go back to the women sitting in that chair whose insides were unraveling with fear, guilt, and sorrow; I would tell her this: “You have PCOS. It’s probably going to be a hard journey to motherhood BUT God has you exactly where He wants you to be. Here are some options… you can go with a holistic approach, medically induce ovulation, OR you can consider adoption.”
So here we are in the thick of our adoption journey. I wouldn’t want to be headed anywhere else. Adoption is a beautiful option to start a family, not a temporary bandaid to cover heartache. It is an extension of God’s Grace upon us as we are adopted into His family.
Infertility hurts and adoption isn’t easy - but goodness, what a beautiful & messy journey to be on. I’m so thankful our Heavenly Father has allowed Stephen & I to walk this path and experience His wholehearted, sacrificial, and life-giving love through this particular lens. What a gift.
Friends, God is good. There is always a reason to rejoice. Feel the hard feelings and trust in His promises. Allow Him to sow His Kingdom with your joys AND heartache. He will make it beautiful.
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A much shorter caption: Our adoption website was approved yesterday! We only have a printed profile left to make. Everything will start being shown to Birth Momma’s Mid-October. Can you feel our excitement?!
*Cue the biggest sign of relief*
Stephen finished our adoption video late last night and immediately sent it to our adoption agency for review. We were definitely holding our breath as we waited to hear back from them, anticipating some dreaded edits. Thankfully we didn't have to wait long as the got back to us this afternoon. The video passed with flying colors! Praise God.
This project pushed us completely outside of our comfort zones. We much prefer to live life off camera - but you gotta do what you gotta do. We're both so thankful we can check this box on our to do list.
As hard as this video was to make, we really hope it blesses a Birth Momma and God uses it as a tool to give her peace.
Shout out to Aaron & Rebeca for spending a Saturday morning with us to capture some great footage. Not only did we enjoy your company, but we really couldn't have done it without you guys!
Also, shout out to my Hubby who road the emotional rollercoaster this project caused me with such grace AND editing the video to match our cozy & family focused lifestyle. He really is the MVP behind it all.
As an adopted child myself, I recognize the importance of having God fearing parents. I pray that I can be a father who is patient, loving, and sacrificial just like our Heavenly Father.
I’m excited to spend quality time outdoors in God’s creation with baby A, in awe of what He’s created. I’m excited to help them find their God given talents and excel in them. I’m excited to help them grow in their identity in Christ.
Thank you everyone who has encouraged Gabby and I through prayer, words, and finances. We have successfully raised more than half our goal of 30k to God be the glory!
Are you curious about what fund fundraising for adoption looks like? Here’s a small glimpse of what I’ve been up to behind the scenes! While Stephen has been working overtime, I’ve painted about 15 pieces of furniture within the last month and a half. That doesn’t include the pieces my boss and co-workers have helped me paint. Thankful to be where God has us. Thankful for encouraging & supportive bosses who allow us to work more in this season of life.
P.s. If you need a piece of furniture painted, I’m your girl!
REAL TALK //
There has been radio silence here at Cambridge. We’re overdue for an update. This past month has been a heavy one. With Roe vs. Wade being overturned at the end of June, my heart needed time to be still – in praise and prayer.
I’m embarrassed to admit that until recently, I have done very little research concerning the topic. While I am normally confident when it comes to putting my thoughts into words, I feel entirely inadequate when it comes to addressing abortion. I’ve always been pro-life but never put much thought into it. I have used this month to listen, learn, and grow. My heart breaks over the depravity of man, the precious lives lost, and the trauma caused by this awful act. Why did it take so long for me to pay attention and become an advocate?
Since I am already wearing my heart on my sleeve, I figured now is a good time to share another heavy emotion I’ve been working through. In January, we had the honor of opening our home to two little ones for a short time. It was beautiful, messy, and an absolute gift. The experience softened my already tender heart towards foster care. I look back on those two short weeks and a wave of mixed emotions crash over me. Why domestic infant adoption and not foster care? Why adopt a newborn but not open our home to a child already in need?
Guilt is heavy and hard to navigate. The need in both areas is overwhelming. It is easy to look at all the brokenness in the world and feel an immense amount of pressure to assume a savior complex. Praise God we do not have to carry the burden of turning what is meant for evil into something good. He has already done that and will continue to do so. The heaviness of this month does not compare to the steadfast light of Jesus Christ. What an honor it is to love unborn babies, foster/adoptive children, and birth/foster/adoptive parents through whatever faucet it may be.
Are you in the same boat as me – heavy, quiet, and humbled? You are not alone. I encourage you to take comfort in knowing that God restores what is broken. I encourage you to rejoice over justice being upheld and grieve over the injustice being committed. I encourage you to love fiercely and to serve boldly.
Xoxo, Gabby
