Journey to Adoption

For  many years my husband and I have discussed the topic of adoption. Having four biological daughters, we have always considered adding a son to our family!  For the past 2 years we began conversation a little more seriously and began to research the many options that are available.

Last August my husband had the opportunity to take a missions trip to Kenya. While there, he spent time at a local orphanage where we sponsor a little girl. The experience of Kenya and the photographs captured both of our hearts and caused us to investigate the possibilities of a Kenyan adoption. With the connections God had placed in our life we initially thought we would look to adopt from the orphanage. In December, land was donated in Kenya to our church to build a kenyan church on. Unknown to us at the time, the grandmother who donated the land for the church also had an orphaned grandson. She had been praying that someone would be able to adopt him. Upon hearing that we were looking to adopt a little boy she asked if we would consider Benjamin for adoption. We were so overjoyed with this news that we immediately said "yes" and began pursuing the possibilities.

Benjamin turned 3 on December 21st. (my dad's birthday)We have exchanged pictures with Benjamin's family, and the family has signed the necessary documents to allow adoption proceedings to move forward. There are so many emotions that are tied to this journey. Through all the excitement there is also a guarded heart not wanting to feel so vulnerable to a possible rejection from the Kenyan government. We are hopeful to keep you updated with lots of good news regarding Benjamins journey to America. We are praying for favor and a smooth transition. Brett and I are in the midst of fund raising for a new missions trip in August. We hope that while on this trip we will also be able to finalize the adoption and bring Benjamin home with us.

I have posted a few photos and will update information as I have it.

To all of my client families who have adopted, thank you for all your support and invaluable information! Keep your phones on, I may have more questions!!!LOL

Optimistically looking for a happy ending,

Jennifer