Jason and Rebekah Hochstedler
are adopting a child from United States of America
BIG NEWS!! We are adopting!!
For the past eight years, we have walked a difficult road of infertility, including the heartbreak of two miscarriages. Through each season of waiting and loss, the Lord has met us with His presence and reminded us that He is near to the brokenhearted (Psalm 34:18). While this journey has not looked the way we once imagined, God has continued to shape our hearts and strengthen our trust in His plan.
Through prayer, God began stirring our hearts toward adoption - a calling rooted in love and faith. We are deeply moved by the truth that God places the lonely in families (Psalm 68:6) and that He adopts us as His own children through Christ (Ephesians 1:5). Adoption feels like a beautiful reflection of the Gospel and a redemptive continuation of the story God has been writing in our lives.
As part of our adoption process, we have started a crowdfunding campaign. Adoption comes with significant financial costs, but we trust that God will provide as we walk in obedience (Proverbs 3:5–6). It may be a surprise to you that adoption-related costs can easily trend upwards of $60,000. This is why we have set a goal of $40,000.
We hope that by inviting you into this process, you will see yourself as part of the community/village we hope to build around our child as they grow.
As we step forward in faith, we invite you to join us through prayer and support. Thank you for being part of this journey and helping us say “yes” to the child God is bringing into our family.
Adoption Status
Updates
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Update 2
Update Part 2
February 23, 2026Adoption journey update! ❤️
Right now, our Adopt a Puzzle Piece fundraiser (172 left) and our freeze-dried candy fundraiser are ongoing, and we are so grateful for the support they’ve received!
Coming up next, we’re planning a service project for a widow or widower in need and a garage sale this summer. We’ll also be applying for grants along the way.
Because of your incredible generosity and support, we have already raised about $3,500 and we are so thankful. Every gift, every encouraging message, and every prayer means more to us than we can express. We truly feel surrounded by love and supported by our community.
We are trusting God to provide for this journey:
“Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think…” Ephesians 3:20
Please continue praying for us, and for the birth mom, as she carries her baby and prepares her heart for adoption. Thank you for being part of this story with us. 🥰 -
Update 1
Fundraisers!
January 26, 2026Update:
We have a few ongoing fundraisers that have been such a blessing to us!
The first is “Adopt a Puzzle Piece.” Donors can choose to include a favorite scripture with their name, and so far 98 puzzle pieces have been adopted! It has been incredibly meaningful to read the verses being shared. We are writing each scripture directly on the puzzle piece that is adopted, and watching the puzzle come together has been so special.
“For we walk by faith, not by sight.” — 2 Corinthians 5:7The second fundraiser is Freeze-Dried Candy — such a sweet way to support our adoption journey! We offer a few fun options, and it’s always a joy to share these crunchy treats with friends and family.
“Taste and see that the Lord is good.” — Psalm 34:8Where we are at:
We are currently in the process of applying to a couple of adoption agencies. This is a huge step, and we are excited to move forward so that birth mothers can begin viewing our profile. We are praying that everything comes together in God’s perfect timing, and that when a birth mom sees our profile, she feels peace and confidence knowing we are the right family for her child. We are also continually praying for her as she makes such a courageous and life-changing decision.
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart… and He will make your paths straight.” — Proverbs 3:5–6
“He has made everything beautiful in its time.” — Ecclesiastes 3:11We are so grateful for all the love, prayers, and support, and we look forward to sharing more updates soon!
