God willing, our family will soon grow!
To be honest, we thought our home would be a little more full by now, but shortly after Ellie Kate was born we realized that having more biological children might not be possible for us. Although adoption has been on our hearts for years we got hung up on waiting for the “right time". It’s clear now this has always been God’s Plan A for us—and we couldn’t be more excited!
As we’ve prayed and sought wisdom from other adoptive families, along with our consultant, one big question has been finances. It's daunting to think that adoption can cost up to (and sometimes over) $60,000. But "…my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus." (Phil 4:19)
Our goal is to raise $50,000 All of this funding covers home studies, agency and legal fees, birth mother care, and more. Even though our journey only just began in August, we have seen God's hand writing this story for years. He is so kind, and it is evident in the way He's cared for us so early on in the process. We believe He will be faithful to finish what He's started in this. (Phil 1:6) We are choosing to lean on Him even when it sounds scary.
God has not been shy about proving His character to us. (Ps. 116:5) He is faithful. He is good. And He cannot be anything but that. (2 Tim. 2:13) As we move forward, we trust in God’s perfect timing and His plan for our family. Our hearts are open to twins or a sibling group, and we can’t wait to witness how God’s story for our family unfolds. This is a journey we’d love for you to share with us.
To our incredible family, friends, and church community: your prayers, encouragement, and support mean the world to us. We hope that by inviting you into this process, you will see yourself as part of the community we hope to build around our second and/or third child. Thank you for considering a financial gift to help us bring our child(ren) home.
We are almost ready to order our home study through a an amazing local organization here in the area!