Jennie, Jeffery, and Autumn officially welcomed Baby S into their lives on April 13, 2024. Their journey has been full of heartache and disappointment. Jennie and Jeffery experienced two miscarriages before they were blessed with Autumn. They wanted to continue growing their family but experienced FIVE more miscarriages. Pursuing adoption in the past without success, they decided to put their trust completely in the Lord this time. They were willing to accept whatever He wanted their family to be. This act of surrendering was what they needed to do most.
Unexpectedly, Jennie and Jeffrey got a call from a friend about a baby who may need to be adopted. Jennie couldn’t believe it, and thought, “This isn’t going to happen.” However, she chose to continue surrendering her doubts to God and began to get excited. Jeffery was at work when he got the call, and his mind was racing. He was over the moon. They began calling adoption agencies and lawyers to get the process started, but they were told that the timing would not work out for them to adopt Baby S.
Jennie and Jeffery were living in Canada and planning to move back to Indiana when they received the call about Baby S. They needed to get all the paperwork done, find a place to live in Indiana, and prepare for a baby. It was stressful finding a place to live in Indiana that would meet their family’s needs, but God provided. They were able to find a home that met the needs of their growing family in the timeline that they needed.
After they talked to Gateway Woods about their situation, our staff immediately started the process. We saw God at work and were thrilled to play our part in this family’s journey. Through this experience, Jennie and Jeffery felt comforted, knowing God was making a way for this adoption. We were able to complete their home study within a couple of weeks before Baby S was born.
Baby S is home and doing well. She is being loved by her big sister, Autumn, who loves to help feed and hold her. Jennie and Jeffery thank God for what He has done for their family.
If you find yourself in a season of waiting, Jeffery and Jennie want you to know you are not alone. Keep trusting God and surrender to what He wants for your family. Then, watch what God does.
Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
And lean not on your own understanding;
In all your ways acknowledge Him,
And He shall direct your paths.
Proverbs 3:5-6