Jeremy and Rachel Smith

are adopting 3 children from Liberia

Here is our Adoption Journey so far…

We started this process of adopting 2 little girls from Liberia in April of 2022.

After visiting Liberia for 5 months in 2024, we decided to additionally adopt a little boy. This little guy, already bonded to our Liberian daughters, also became very close to our entire family during our time in Liberia, and now, life without him with us is unimaginable.

We chose Liberia because we are impressed by Liberia’s resilience and progress as a war torn country that is healing from so much. Liberia works hard to allow adoptions when necessary and to reunite families whenever possible. We are grateful Liberia is allowing us to adopt our daughters, and hopeful as we watch Liberia grow as a country.

We started this journey in April of 2022.

In May of 2023, with the help of our friends and family, church, community, and organizations like Noonday Collection, Phill the Box, Funds2Orgs, and Adopt Together, we reached our fundraising goals to make our adoption possible. At that time, we anticipated our Liberian daughters would be joining our family in 3-6 months time.

We did not get any solid updates for months, until November of 2023, when adoptions for multiple agencies, including our agency, were suspended in Liberia, which prompted our visit to bond with our kids and explore all avenues in person in February of 2024. We returned home in July of 2024 after exhausting all resources to unite our family permanently.

There are multiple political conflicts that brought adoptions to a halt in November of 2023. Although these political conflicts put Liberian children at risk, the layers of the conflicts are multifaceted and complicated beyond the adoption process itself.

As we continue to wait, we are committed to intentional international parenting. We will continue to visit as much as we can and continue to pursue every avenue to unite our family on one continent. We appreciate any encouragement as we continue to walk this road.

Adoption Status

Matched

Adoption Agency

Small World Adoption Agency


Updates

  • Update 264

    Day 1013. Adopt from Liberia.

    January 6, 2025

    I went to church in Liberia! We also had a party at the Tropicana. It was an amazing day.

    We still need $8,884.00 to complete our son’s adoption. Thank you so much for all of the encouragement and support so far!

  • Update 263

    Day 1012. Adopt from Liberia.

    January 5, 2025
    I took my 3 Liberian kiddos to the beach today. It was their first time seeing the ocean. Then, they swam in the pool and played in my hotel room. It was so fun! They had a blast. We ended the day with a birthday party for one of their friends at the orphanage. I cannot tell you how it feels to lift the heart of an orphan by giving them hope and happiness, even for just one day, all I know is that it is so fun to watch. It lifts my soul to see their eyes light up.... Read more
  • Update 262

    Day 1011. Adopt from Liberia.

    January 3, 2025

    Today was a beautiful day of connecting kids with their matched parents on the other side of the earth. Although we continue to endure the delays caused by the Liberian government, nothing could stop the hearts and minds of matched parents connecting to their kids today. #orphanismpanacea

  • Update 261

    Day 1010, Adopt from Liberia. Landed today.

    January 2, 2025
    1.2.2025. Landing in Liberia. I remember the first time we landed in Liberia, I was so apprehensive. I had heard so many stories and opinions… so we took it slow. 3 kids in tow, Jeremy and I took it slow. And we met Harrison. Harrison works at the airport in the Fire and Security realm. He’s so nice and greeted us with a smile. “Welcome to Liberia,” he said. I shared it was our first time to visit and the intent of our travel. He walked us through each line. He shielded us in the chaos of baggage claim and walked... Read more
  • Update 260

    Day 1009. Adopt from Liberia. Gap Jumping.

    January 1, 2025
    Jumping into the Gap Day 1009. Adopt from Liberia. There is this gap between 33 Liberian orphans and their families. 1/2 of my kids stand on one side of that gap and 1/2 of my kids stand on the other. To say that this is difficult is true. To share that I am now sobbing on an airplane next to strangers is true. To say that my name was misspelled this morning is also true. (More on that later) To say that I am doing something unnecessarily extraordinary today is true. To say that I think it is important for all 33 Liberian orphans to have their names known... Read more
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Matching Donors

  • Marilyn and David is matching $1,000
  • Devon (Happy Birthday Sadie!!) matched $500
  • Devon matched $500

Donations 116

  • Anonymous gave $500
    Love
  • Audrey gave $200
    Praying God multiples this money and brings yall home all together soon!
  • United Clothing Donation Services gave $1,020
  • Audrey gave $200
    We love yall! Praying for you daily!
  • On Behalf of Phill the Box gave $1,020
  • Trina Grier gave $30
    Shoes!!
  • The United Clothing Donation Services gave $720
  • Anonymous gave an undisclosed amount
    Love
  • Lana Superchi gave $30
    Hoping you get two bring those girls home very soon!
  • Trina Grier gave $30
    Prayers being sent that you will get to bring your daughters back home with you!