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Adoption Story: Hello, Sara Isabella

May 23, 2017 By Jonnilyn Spinks

Katie and Morris have hearts of Gold. It’s a fact.

They got started with me in September 2015, they longed to be parents and were so excited about putting their “YES” on the table! By March they were finished with their home study and profile book and ready to start seeing potential expectant mama situations.

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In July 2016 they presented to expectant mama “R” with a wonderful agency, we all did a happy dance (and freaked out with excitement) when we heard she LOVED them and they were MATCHED! Mid September Katie and I texted back and forth all day waiting for a beautiful baby boy to be born and I was so excited when I got the “HE’S HERE!!!!” Text. A proud mama boasting about his height and weight. Everything was going perfect.

After a few days, his mama decided she wanted to parent and not place. Katie and Morris were so upset, but handled it unbelievably gracefully. They met with “R” and talked it out. She told them how she had all the good intentions and she just couldn’t do it. Katie adn Morris told her they loved her and understand. They also gave her the baby stuff they had to help her get a head start.

Like I said, they are amazing people. They had total faith that God knew the baby meant for them and that baby boy wasn’t theirs.

A few months and many situations went by, but in December 2016 right before Christmas we received a situation that would change everything. It was a sweet mama that was wanting to make an adoption plan and loved Katie and Morris. They were MATHED again!

Just a few weeks later, they met the baby GIRL that would be their daughter. I remember Katie texting me tell me that this expectant mama was the sweetest soul she had ever met. They loved her well and left with a daughter.

Adoption isn’t easy, it never will be. But never doubt the plans the Lord has in store.

From Katie:

We joined CAC because we were completely new to adoption, and after some research, decided that CAC would be a good fit for us because with the mountain of possibilities and avenues that one can take with adoptions, we felt that for us it would be wisest to have an experienced consultant guide us through the options and the process. 
Our consultant Casey was extremely helpful from the beginning, patiently answering questions (even the silly ones!), and guiding us through the paperwork.  What we learned through the process is that the value of a consultant really shines through when making decisions where there is a lot of grey area: when weighing whether a particular situation was suitable for us to present or when waiting gets hard, the wisdom, care, and support that Casey provided was priceless.
We also experienced a failed adoption during the process, and Casey was a comfort through it all, sharing in both our joys and our sorrows.  While nothing can really prepare you for the heartbreak of a failed adoption, having someone walk with us through the pain was invaluable.
Eventually we were re-matched successfully and now we are just waiting to finalize the adoption of our awesome daughter.  We are thankful to Casey for her guidance and friendship throughout this process, as well as all the helpful people she put us in touch with.  

Meet Sara Isabella.

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They are all home enjoying Life with a new daughter. If you are wanting more information about adoption and working with us, I would love to help answer any questions!

Casey@christianadoptionconsultants.com
512-230-5313

XO,
Casey

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About Jonnilyn Spinks

Jonnilyn has over 5 years agency experience including all aspects of birth/adoptive family care and case management. She has such a strong passion for adoption, as she is an adopted child herself so she has a very unique perspective. Jonnilyn has had the joy of making a very personal part of her life a profession. She attended the State College of Florida and comes from an extensive background in social services. Ultimately, Jonnilyn finds it such an honor and a calling to walk alongside of families in their adoption journey.

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Instagram post 2198046518316239025_1343149943 "I spoke to Katie and Ryan for the very first time at the end of November in 2017. They were very warm, friendly and extremely excited about starting the adoption process! They signed on with me at CAC just a few days after our initial call! As Katie will share with you tonight, the journey to their daughter, Nicklyn, wasn’t easy. In addition to the ups and downs that come with the adoption process, they also moved across the country about 7 months after beginning their journey. There were times when they wondered if they were on the right path and if this journey is what the Lord intended for them. But they continued praying, trusting God, and moving forward one step at a time. I’m honored to share their story with you and I’m confident it will be an encouragement to your family!" -CAC Adoption Consultant Kelly  @kellybethtodd ***to continue reading this beautiful adoption story click on the "most recent" link in our bio*** .
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Instagram post 2197315798971146704_1343149943 Timothy and Katie are a CAC family who adopted in 2018 with the help of Adoption Consultant Gretchen. We asked if they had any encouragement to share with families who are currently in the wait and this is what they had to say:⁣
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"Our advice is to remember that in the waiting, the heartbreak and endless paperwork, that God is faithful.  He has a unique story written for your family that may take a while to unfold. Through our long adoption journey, our faith was tested many times yet we continued to believe in His faithfulness.  During many dark days, we clung to Him and each other in prayer.  God knew all along how long the process would take and we just needed to trust that it would work out eventually.  He's faithful!" ⁣
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Instagram post 2196606928527203244_1343149943 "Brian and Sara were referred to us by one of our amazing families, Brandon & Kathryn. They contacted us in mid-March 2019 and signed on with me at Christian Adoption Consultants in early April.  They had previously been licensed through their state’s foster/adoptive care system. They pursued domestic adoption, and God opened a door for them to adopt a precious baby boy from their home state of Iowa three months after their initial contact with me. We pray their story is an encouragement to you wherever you are on your journey!"⁣
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Instagram post 2195869752612957024_1343149943 "It's easy to think if you haven't been chosen that there's something 'wrong' with you. There are still age-old ideas that every expectant parent is looking for a specific 'type' of family, but it's simply not true. As unique as each birth mother is, her idea of the 'perfect adoptive family' is just as unique. I don't believe in the idea of a perfect adoptive family. But I've seen over and over again God make a match that is perfect for a birth and adoptive family."⁣
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Instagram post 2195158276927472049_1343149943 "I tell everyone that working with CAC was by far the easiest and best decision we made in our adoption journey. I know from personal experience that the adoption process can seem intimidating, but that’s where Christian Adoption Consultants comes in!"⁣
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Instagram post 2192997480759883754_1343149943 "The hard thing about adoption is there's no due date. Before a match, no social worker can narrow down when your baby will be in your arms. You don't know to buy winter or summer 0-3 month clothes or even if they should be pink or blue. 
This is the point when I've had numerous families say adoption has done for their faith what no other experience has. This waiting stage has couples lean into Jesus in a way they've never experienced before. But what do you do when the busyness of adoption wanes and you're left waiting? " -CAC Adoption Consultant Susan @svansyckle ***to continue reading click on the "most recent" link in our bio*** .
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Instagram post 2192282875947435465_1343149943 "When an expectant mother goes into labor and is admitted into the hospital the hopeful adoptive parent(s) are, most often, notified to make their way to the hospital. Emotions are running high for everyone involved. The expectant mother is giving birth to a baby she's made an adoption plan for and the hopeful adoptive parent(s) are eagerly awaiting the birth of a baby they have prepared to bring home.⁣
At each step of an adoption plan, it is so important for the hopeful adoptive parent(s) to honor the expectant mother. But what does that look like in the hospital setting?"⁣
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Instagram post 2191528544205817968_1343149943 "A child born to another woman calls me mommy. The magnitude of that tragedy and the depth of that privilege are not lost on me” (Jodi Landers-Adoptive Mama). ⁣
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At CAC we acknowledge the complexities and juxtapositions of emotions that adoption brings for all parties of the adoption triad (adoptee, birth mother, adoptive parents). Adoption can not be defined by one word, phrase or singular emotion. Adoption is beautiful, but it's also hard. Adoption can be filled with joy, but brokenness and loss are there as well. We think there is room for all of these big thoughts and emotions in this space. ⁣
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