Our adoption just got updated to Home at Last Posted about over 3 years ago

Jack Stephen Barnes was born August 28, 2020! He weighed 7 pounds 5 ounces and measured 20" long. 

Our adoption just got updated to Child Identified Posted about almost 4 years ago

Well, friends -- we are excited to share that WE ARE GOING TO BE PARENTS! It feels surreal to be finally making an announcement like this. BUT IT'S FOR REAL! In early June, one of our friends passed our information along to a friend of a friend who was considering making an adoption plan, and we had the chance to meet Mom this past week. She is due September 2 (though anticipates an early labor...

Puzzle Fundraiser Posted about over 4 years ago

We are beginning a fundraiser for our adoption! Throughout our journey to start a family, we’ve been encouraged by the ways that people have come alongside us to pray for us, encourage us, and both grieve and celebrate with us. To help us remember all of the people who have been a part of this story, as well as to create a tangible fundraising goal, we are ‘selling’ puzzle pieces that will bec...

Home Study In Progress! Posted about over 4 years ago

We had our first of three home study visits on September 9, and our home study is on track to be completed by the end of October, at which time we will pay our first major Program Fee and have a profile book available for expectant moms to view. We are excited to be so close to the opportunity to grow our family through adoption! 

Paperwork Submitted! Posted about almost 5 years ago

We have submitted our formal paperwork for an adoption through Bethany Christian Services! Our next steps are to wait for a background check and references to get final paperwork approval, then we will be scheduling our home study. Thanks so much for your prayers and support as we continue to move forward and trust the ways God is going to build our family!