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Aren’t they cute?  I get to claim this cute family as part of my family.  Meet Troy, Rebecca, Rand & Caleb.  Becca is Bryan’s sister.

Today, I wanted to share their story with you, my online friends, and ask for your help.

A few years ago, Troy and Becca were blessed with a handsome baby boy… Rand.  And they were happy.  As Rand grew, Troy and Becca decided it was time to add to their family.  After trying many different ways to get pregnant and much discouragement, they turned from a medical approach to adoption. 

One wonderful day, they were blessed with THE CALL!  A beautiful girl named Erin had chosen to place her son in their home.

love[9]Can I tell you what I think of Erin?  Erin is a most cherished daughter of God.  Erin’s act of love was one of the most unselfish and Godlike actions anyone could perform.  Through her choice to be a birthmother, she blessed her life as well as the life of my loved ones (and me).  She put Caleb’s needs ahead of her own.  I can only hope that I would have been as strong and as selfless as she was when she made the choice to share Caleb if I was ever in that position.

I believe that God wants us to be happy.  I believe He provides a way for us to be happy (through the sacrifice of His Son).  I believe that we can be made whole again.  I know this because of what I have experienced personally and witnessed in others through the healing power of repentance.  I believe that adoption is a way for healing to start and peace to be found.

Troy and Becca LOVE Erin and are close with Erin and her family.  They go to lunch regularly.  Erin is special part of their family.  They pray for her daily. 

They ARE happy.  They want to share that happiness with another child.

Here’s where I need your help.  Please take the time to visit their  adoption blog and read their online profile.  Share their story with your friends and keep your ears open.  If you know of, or hear of a birthmom who is looking for a wonderful family please send her to their adoption blog or to my blog for a link to their adoption blog

Word of mouth is a powerful tool and can help them find a baby.  If a birthmom you know doesn’t choose them, then it is my hope that another family may be blessed because of my post today. 

What a wonderful blessing it is!

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Many families struggle with infertility.  If it is your struggle, too.  I Amberhope you know my heart goes out to you!

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8 responses to “Finding Hope Through Adoption”

  1. Heather Blood Avatar

    Love that little lubber! Love your post! Love that pic of Erin and Caleb! LOVE! LOVE! LOVE!

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  2. nat urban Avatar
    nat urban

    very sweet post!!! I hope that they are able to get another cutie to add to their cute family!!!! Thanks for helping them out!!!

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  3. Mustangkayla Avatar
    Mustangkayla

    What a touching story and post today! My heart goes out to them and I know God has the perfect child in mind for them!

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  4. Tamara Avatar

    Thank you for sharing their sweet story. Their family is in my prayers and I hope another child will bless their lives soon. :o)

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  5. Carey Avatar
    Carey

    Wow! What an amazing post! Love the pics! What a great way to spread the word! Their new addition will be extra blessed with an awesome aunt (and uncle!)

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  6. Martha Avatar

    I love a good adoption story.
    Over 42 years ago, my own mom had to give up a baby for adoption at the tender age of 19. Over the years she thought about him often; wondered if he was happy.
    Just over a year ago, he found her and my family and it has been so incredibly joyous to have him as part of us again. We’ve met his adoptive parents and they are wonderful people. The whole experience has been filled with so much joy and love. It has truly added to all of our lives.
    I believe in adoption and think that the open adoptions of today are fabulous.
    Good luck to this cute family.
    Martha

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    Tammy

    What a beautiful family and story! I can’t believe how much the adoption process has changed since we did it only 3 years ago. Blogs were not “the thing” at the time but they are such a blessing to have now! I wish them luck and hope that special person comes to bless them again!

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    melissa

    what would our family be like without lubbs in it? the other day i asked reese if i was his best friend…he said, “no, caweb is”. thanks to erin and a loving heavenly father for blessing my son with his best friend!

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