There are stories that stick with me for always, and Bethany and Colin’s story is absolutely one of those. When they came to CAC, they had been waiting for a child for seven years. I know many of you have been there. I know that was me before adoption. When you want something, pray for it, agonize over it, for that long, there are dark moments, for sure, when it feels like it may never happen. But, as believers, we know that God has something more for us. Philippians 4:6 tells us, Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.? This family lived that out.

Colin and Bethany came to CAC in late October, after months of feeling discouraged while pursuing parental placement adoption without an agency. In November and December, they were presented to three expectant moms. Those babies didn’t end up being theirs, but Colin and Bethany’s attitudes and their spirits for adoption were so clearly from God. I would often find myself being lifted up and encouraged in my faith after talking with Bethany. Isn’t it amazing, as believers, how we sharpen each other and hold each other up in community?? I love that so much about this adoption work. Colin and Bethany stretched out of their comfort zone, opened themselves up completely to God’s will, sought information and education about things they didn’t know or understand. They were true, true examples of God’s love and what He wishes for us through adoption our adoption into His family and our adoption of His little miracles here on Earth.

They matched with their amazing birth family in January, less than three months after joining our CAC family, and within days, they held hands with their beautiful daughter’s birth family as they welcomed not just their daughter, but her first parents into their family. They poured love over their daughter’s birth parents, giving of themselves, protecting and showing true compassion for them every step of the way. It has been a true honor to watch this little family come to be.

Welcome to the world, Keira Jocelyn! You couldn’t be more loved!