Brooke and Adam’s Newborn Adoption Journey: A Story of Faith, Love, and Family
Like many couples, we couldn’t wait to start a family after getting married. But soon after our wedding, we were faced with the heartbreaking reality of infertility. After countless prayers and heartfelt discussions, we realized that God was guiding us toward adoption. The challenge? We had no idea where to begin.
We spent hours researching agencies, making phone calls, and requesting information—until we found Graceful Adoptions. From our very first conversation, we knew we had found the right place.
Karen, the founder of Graceful Adoptions, personally answered our call. Her warmth, compassion, and deep understanding of the adoption process immediately calmed our anxieties and gave us hope. During that first conversation, Karen mentioned she had another adoptive family on the line and would need to call us back. It was such a small thing, but to us, it spoke volumes—she wasn’t just running an agency, she was fully invested in every family’s journey.
A Process Filled with Support and Connection
From that moment on, Karen and her team guided us every step of the way. They helped us complete every form, navigate the home study, and prepare emotionally for the road ahead. Before long, we were officially waiting to be matched.
Then, the call came. We had been chosen for a phone interview with a birth mother. That initial conversation quickly turned into a genuine connection, and Karen arranged for us to spend the weekend with her. We had no idea at the time, but this beautiful woman would become a lifelong part of our family.
Just two weeks later, our son was born.
A Love Beyond Words
The moment we walked into the hospital and held our son for the first time, we experienced a love deeper than words can describe. It was instant, overwhelming, and completely life-changing. But what we didn’t expect was how much our family would grow—not just with our son, but with his birth family.
What started as an adoption turned into an extended family connection that continues to this day. We still celebrate life’s special moments together, and it has been a beautiful journey of love and openness.
A Second Adoption—A Test of Faith
Years later, we knew in our hearts that our family wasn’t complete. We reached out to Graceful Adoptions again with the hope of adopting a second child. This time, the process was slower. Doubt and discouragement crept in.
Throughout it all, Karen and her team never stopped encouraging us to trust the process. They reminded us to hold onto our faith, even when waiting felt impossible.
Then came a night that changed everything.
Feeling particularly defeated one Friday, we debated between going out for dinner or attending a nearby church revival. We chose the revival, and the message that night—“Having Faith in God’s Timing”—felt like it was meant just for us. It reminded us that everything happens at the right time, in the right way.
A Life-Changing Call
A month later, I walked into our home to find my wife on the phone with Karen—beaming. We had been matched!
In an incredible twist of fate, our daughter was to be born in the same town as our son. When we saw her for the first time—when she opened her eyes toward the sound of our voices—we knew our family was complete.
This time, her birth mother wanted a closed adoption, and we respected her wishes completely. But knowing how much our son’s birth mother meant to us, we invited her to be there during those first special days. Having her by our side as we welcomed our second child was one of the most meaningful moments of our lives.
Why We Recommend Graceful Adoptions
There are truly no words to fully express the depth of our gratitude for Graceful Adoptions. Karen, Krista, and Farah have been by our side through both of our adoption journeys, offering unwavering support, guidance, and compassion every step of the way. Their dedication to ethical adoption, thoughtful matching, and genuine care for both adoptive and birth families is unparalleled.
With full hearts and tears of joy, we wholeheartedly recommend Graceful Adoptions to anyone considering adoption. If you are searching for an agency that will not only help you grow your family but also walk with you through every emotion, question, and milestone, look no further.
We encourage you to take a moment to explore their website and read Karen’s inspiring story about the heart behind Graceful Adoptions. It is a testament to their mission of creating loving, well-matched families.
We are forever grateful to Graceful Adoptions for making our dream of family a reality—not just once, but twice.
