Tricia and Ryan Christmas

are adopting a child from United States of America

BIG NEWS!!!

Ryan and I are beyond excited to announce that we are adopting a baby!

When deciding to start a family, we discovered that we were among the 1 in 8 couples who face infertility. After a lot of soul-searching, Bible study, research, and prayer, Ryan and I decided to take the leap of faith to start the adoption process on January 1st, 2023. We will be married 15 years in June and we are simultaneously ecstatic and terrified about the chance to see each other in a new role: parents.

It’s probably safe to say that most families do not have the funds to pay for an adoption outright. The average cost for just the adoption agency fees is $45,000. Adoption-related costs can easily total up to $60,000 or more, so we are asking for your help toward these costs. These are the estimates our adoption consultant provided us:

Consultant Fee: $4,200 Home Study: $2,000 Profile Book: $800 Agency Application Fees: $3,000 Match/Placement Fees: $45,000 Travel, Room & Board: $3,000 Post Placement Supervision: $2,000 Legal Finalization: $2,500 Total: $62,500

Those numbers seem impossible to us. We hope that by inviting you into this process, you will see God’s faithfulness and provision with us. Would you consider being a part of the answer to our prayers? Your donations through this page will be tax-deductible and go directly towards the adoption fees listed above.

Thank you for your support and for being a part of our family’s story. We can’t wait to celebrate the arrival of Baby Christmas with you!

Adoption Status

Home At Last

Adoption Agency

Texas Adoption Center

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  • Caitlin Kent gave $50
    I’m thrilled to hear your wonderful news about being matched. You both will make wonderful parents and he will be so loved.
  • Steph & Blake Konny gave $250
    We are so thrilled for you two! Thanks for allowing us to be part of your journey! Love you guys!
  • The McGraws gave an undisclosed amount
    Cannot wait to meet you Baby Christmas!
  • Anonymous gave $100
    Love you!
  • Anonymous gave an undisclosed amount
    Religion that is pure and undefiled before God, the Father, is this -- to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained from the world. - James 1:27 We are so proud of your family.
  • Anonymous gave an undisclosed amount
    In honor of Quinn Sosne! Prayers as you continue your journey to grow your family!
  • Anonymous gave $100
  • Sherry Hickman gave an undisclosed amount
    I’m so excited for you; you will be a wonderful mommy
  • Anonymous gave an undisclosed amount
  • Ron & Carole gave $250
    We are so excited for you! You will be wonderful parents.