Adoption Story: Adam + Katelyn

Now, we can fast forward to January 1st, 2019. I can remember our conversation vividly. We were sitting on our balcony and I looked at Adam and said, “Are you ready?” He replied, “Let’s do it!”. So, we started our home study process and began researching agencies and ultimately decided to use Christian Adoption Consultants. We trusted their expertise to guide us on this crazy journey. We had the privilege of working with Dawn Wright. It was a blessing to have a true professional in this field, and she really led us through all of the uncertainties of this process. We were home study approved April 9th, 2019, and our baby girl was born January 1st, 2020, exactly one year after we finally said “YES” to follow our hearts.

The most trying part of this process for us was the lack of control. The only control we had was the very first step, the decision to adopt. Every other step was a true trust test. Although the lack of control in this process tested our faith, and caused us to question whether God was “really” calling us to this, we now know and fully believe, He was really calling us to trust Him more, and lean on Him in an even greater way. And because we did, we have been blessed with the most beautiful and sweet little girl, and our faith has been stretched greater than we thought possible.

After we brought our Baby E home, I had a moment where God reminded me of his greatness. As I was holding our baby girl and looking in her eyes, I began to cry. It became crystal clear to me in that moment, God placed adoption on my heart at the age of 15 because He had this special girl in mind the entire time. He was in control all along.