Welcome to our adoption journey

We are just about a month into our adoption process.  The most exciting part is that we have received preapproval to adopt an adorable 19 month old little girl from Tianjin China.  Our family has choosen to call her Gabriella, which means God is my strength.  Little Gabi is hard of hearing and we believe has cochlear implants and is receiving language supports in China.  We pray this is has occured because we have learned the younger children receive the implant they more likely they are to develop normal speech and language abilities.  This is all uncertain because orphans in China do not always receive timely appropriate medical treatment.

One question we continue to receive is why adopt.  Our simple answer is that God put adoption on our hearts many years ago and through a series of events in our life we believe he is telling us NOW is the time.  We believe we have another child out their waiting to call us mommy and daddy or MaMa and BaBa.  Through much prayer and research we know Gabi is supposed to be our child and we are so excited to bring her home as quickly as possible.

We ask for your prayers and support during this time.  We are almost at the end of the home study process, and we are gathering the appropriate documents, and jumping through the correct hoops.  We are also looking at fundraisers and grants to help us bring Gabi home (thank you to those of you that have already offered your support). We are looking forward to sharing this journey with you!

Matthew 18:5, And anyone who welcomes a little child like this on my behalf is welcoming me.