"Zero to One"

When asked how many children we wanted, we always replied “Zero to One” … if we had “Zero”, that was fine and if we slipped and had “One”, that would be it. Well we slipped (to God be the Glory) and had our beautiful daughter. She is truly a miracle … a manifestation of God’s grace and mercy. Born prematurely at 31 weeks weighing 2 lbs 7 ½ ozs, she is a precious gift from God. Having survived such an ordeal, we were determined to stop at “One.” Now fast forward 9 years … here we are on “our Journey” to adopt.

After years of prayer, God finally gave all three of us (yes our daughter too) confirmation to expand our family via adoption.

Obviously so much has happened b/t then & now … we’ve celebrated in the births of others, mourned the loss of loved ones & friends, rejoiced in our triumphs, learned from our mistakes, connected with other adoptive families, grew in grace, had multiple jobs, lived in multiple states, attended multiple churches, met wonderful friends, etc., and now we are excited to be on this journey, “our Journey” to adopt.

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Genesis 1:28 (New International Version)
God blessed them and said to them, "Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth and subdue it.

Jeremiah 29:11 (New International Version)
“For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, " plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

Matthew 18:5 (New International Version)
"And whoever welcomes a little child like this in my name welcomes me."