We're Adopting! Our Story and What Led Us Here...

This blog post has been years in the making, written on our hearts long before I ever put pen to paper (or fingers to keyboard).

From before we were even married, Josh and I always talked about adoption. It wasn’t a “maybe one day” kind of thing. It was more like a gentle echo in the background of our conversations, something we both felt deeply drawn to. After having two biological boys, we felt beyond blessed. Pregnancy wasn’t easy for me (two rounds of hyperemesis will do that), but even through that, we knew our family wasn’t quite complete.

Still, we didn’t rush. We waited. Prayed. Watched for doors to open. We dipped our toes into the foster care process, started classes, and were genuinely inspired by the people we met—those who give their hearts to children in crisis, whether it ends in adoption or reunification. But as we kept going, we realized our hearts were set on adoption specifically. And as much as we admire and respect foster families, we knew we needed to pursue a path that more clearly aligned with our calling.

To be honest, once we made that decision, it didn’t get easier. I hit a wall emotionally when we first reached out to a few agencies. The timelines, processes, and financial costs made adoption feel out of reach. I felt so discouraged. I remember praying and just asking God… if this is truly what You have for us, please show us the way. Provide the path. Or close the door with peace.

And then one night, God answered in the most 2020s way possible: through a Facebook scroll. I came across a post from someone who had recently adopted, and they mentioned their agency and how compassionate they were. That led me to Covenant Care, an agency out of Macon, Georgia. I started reading, researching, and quietly hoping. And then, my grandmother passed away.

Right before we left for the funeral, I called Covenant Care. I still remember that phone call clearly. They took their time. They answered every question. They weren’t pushy. They were honest. And when I got off the phone and looked at Josh, we both felt it: this was it. This was the agency we had been praying for.

I printed the application and filled it out on that road trip. As soon as we returned home, I mailed it in. A couple of weeks later, we were invited to their next adoption training—which, by the grace of God, was just two weeks away. We didn’t have to wait another eight months. We had made it in just in time.

That training weekend confirmed everything. Not only was Covenant Care the right agency for us, but adoption—this process, this calling—was absolutely meant for our family. We were blown away by the heart behind their work. The way they walk with birth moms through every part of the journey—and continue walking with them for life—moved us deeply. They don’t just care about the adoptive family. They care for every person involved. And as adoptive parents, they walk alongside us too… not just through the adoption process, but long after.

We are now officially beginning our adoption journey.

Our next steps include completing our full application and beginning the home study process. That can take a few months. After that, we will wait. Their average wait time is about a year—but we trust the timing will be exactly what it needs to be.

In the meantime, we are already praying. Praying for the child God is preparing for our family. Praying for the birth mom—wherever she is, whatever she’s walking through. We pray she feels peace, love, and hope in the days to come.

And we’d be so grateful for your prayers too. This is a vulnerable, beautiful, emotional journey—and we’re just getting started. I’ll be sharing more along the way here on the blog, and we’re excited to bring you with us as we walk forward, step by step.