Monday, February 15, 2010

We Are Hoping to Adopt!

There are a handful of you who probably already know, but we wanted to share the news that Craig and I are hoping to adopt! We've been working with LDS Family Services and were recently appoved to adopt through them. The road leading us up to adoption has been an emotional one as we've tried everything in our power to have more children of our own. But Craig and I value the lessons we've been learning along the way, and we still have so much in our lives to be happy about! You can help, too! We have heard numerous success stories of families finding a child to adopt simply through word of mouth. Although we are going through LDS Family Services, they are able to facilitate adoptions with birth parents who are not LDS (aka Mormon). If you happen to know of anyone considering adoption - LDS or not - we would be very grateful if you would to refer them to our adoption blog where they can contact us directly, or to the nearest LDS Family Services office, where they can get in touch with a case worker to find our profile there. (At this point, our LDS FS adoption profile is only visible to registered birth parents, but that may change soon.) Also, we are soon going to be making adoption pass-along cards (kind of like business cards) that will also have our adoption and contact information on it, which we can send you if you are interested in passing some along to your family and friends. We appreciate all the help we can get, but please don't feel obilgated in any way. So it is with faith and hope that we start on a new road, looking forward to the day when we will be able to bring another little one home to join our family!

12 comments:

Erin said...

We'll be praying for you! Best of luck.

Mana and Papa said...

There are two situations in my ward. I have forwarded the information to the bishop and RS president. Good Luck
Uncle Rich

Darla said...

Andrea,
I hope the best for you. I'm sorry for what you've had to go through. I know that you're the most wonderful mom and hope you find a new little one to bring home soon! I'll keep my eyes and ears open. Love you!

Romney Family said...

Oh we are praying for you guys and have been. YOu guys are awesome and we love ya and miss you all!!!

Leslie said...

Hooray for adoption! And hooray for Uncle Rich! (maybe???)

I can't wait for Max to have a little brother or sister!

How's about you let me put your way cute adoption blog button on my blog?

Holly said...

I'm so excited for you guys! Your adoption blog is awesome (any chance you want to adopt a 31 year old? Oh well, had to ask-who wouldn't want to be part of that?)

HeidiAnn said...

Hey Andrea! THanks for your comments on my blog! I just wanted to tell you that your adoption blog made me tear up a lot. My sister is in the same process after having 2 girls and trying for 10 years to have another. They are finally trying to adopt. I hope you find your baby soon.

www.ackfam4.blogspot.com said...

I am excited to see this whole process moving forward for you guys. Your the best people we know and we will continue to pray that everything will work out smoothly. Love you guys-
Would you feel okay about me putting your button on my blog?

Jilly Bean said...

Best of luck.
I look forward to meeting your little addition when he or she comes along. You are both wonderful people and parents. Your next baby will be so lucky to be in your family.

Andrea said...

Megan and Leslie - and everyone else who may be wondering - yes, you are more than welcome to post our adoption blog button on your blog! I'm flattered that you would ask :)

The Morrow Family said...

Takin' the plunge!! I like it! Anyone would be blessed to be brought into your family! Good luck!

Gordita said...

Best wishes! My thoughts and prayers are definitely with you and your family.