We are so excited to announce the arrival of Huxley Alexander! The 7lbs 8oz, 20 inch baby boy was born on 12/14/20 at 10:21 pm. David and Brandon spent months cultivating a relationship with Huxley’s birth mom. They went from talking almost daily to having lunch and shopping for the baby. They all patiently waited to meet the little man. When Huxley was born, David and Brandon instantly fell in love. They continue to communicate with Huxley’s birth mom and are forever grateful to her and Everlasting Adoptions. We wish you the best!
Gennifer and William adopted both of their daughters through Everlasting Adoptions. Their oldest daughter, Atalie is 5 years old and Avalyn is 2 years old. Wow, time flies!
We know Gennifer and William have their hands full, that is why we were so happy to hear from them with an update on their beautiful family of four.
“Hey! Sorry it has taken me long to respond. It’s been a busy few months figuring out school and work and all the things with Covid! We are well, busy as you know ha ha! Here’s a little update on the girls:
Atalie turned five in May and is in kindergarten. She is a cheerleader for the little football team at her school, she still loves worship, family, gymnastics and playing with friends! She is pretty much cheering 100% of the time. She is very smart and does well in school.
The little one Ava (Avalyn) turned two in February. She is busy, so sweet, loves to play and sing! She is a little more shy than Atalie, but is still very social! She is at home with me this year. She started gymnastics this semester and loves that, she loves going to church, loves family, and doing anything her big sister does! Oh yes, and they both love to go fishing! As you can imagine I have thousands more pictures, if you would like more I can send more when I get a chance.”
Andrew and Dalton signed on with Everlasting Adoptions in March of 2019. A little more than a year later they were connected with their birth mom and had to navigate how to build a relationship with her in the midst of a global pandemic. On July 29, 2020 their baby boy, Gavin James was born. Congratulations to Andrew and Dalton. We wish you health, happiness and a lifetime of love!
Adam and Brooke signed on with Everlasting Adoptions in August 2018 They had a few possible situations arise, but none were meant to be. They were anxious to be matched with a birth mother. In November 2019, one finally reached out, and luckily enough, she lived in Washington as well, only 40 miles away!
Adam, Brooke and birth mom, Bethany were extremely lucky in this unique situation to be able to go to doctor’s appointments together. They were also able to be there for the sonogram when they found out that a little boy was expected.
On March 5th, 2020, just as everything was shutting down due to the pandemic, Rhett Lehman was born at 10:08 am a healthy 7 lbs 15 oz. Adam and Brooke were able to meet him an hour after delivery. Without ICPC, Rhett was able to come home just a day later to his birdie sister and cat brother.
Rhett loves snuggling, skyping with his grandparents and family and long naps with full bottles afterwards. Adam and Brooke are still very close with Bethany. We can’t wait for him to explore his Pacific Northwest home the second the stay at home orders lift!
The past few months have been filled with lots of worry and
uncertainty for the world. Through it all, we are still reminded of the beauty
and blessings that surround us. Larry and Tonya received the biggest blessing
imaginable when their son, Loren Michael was born!
Larry and Tonya joined Everlasting Adoptions in June 2019
and less than a year later on March 26, 2020, they took their baby boy home. Birth
mother, Shaunna contacted Everlasting while she was in labor! She had chosen
Larry and Tonya and when they received the call, they were truly speechless. They
rushed to get to the hospital. Luckily, they were only a short 3 hour drive
from the hospital and didn’t need to get on a plane. It was a true “stork drop”!
Shaunna labored hard, but had a healthy, 7lb 15oz baby boy the next morning. With a limited visitation policy in place, Shaunna was only allowed 1 visitor. Once their baby was in their arms; however, nothing else going on in the world mattered.
When they cleared ICPC, they headed home to settle into their new lives as parents together. The whole family was thrilled to welcome baby brother, Loren to the family. He is their beautiful blessing in the midst of a global pandemic. We wish everyone health and happiness in the days and years ahead.
Kim and Chris welcomed baby Camden on December 18, 2018 and their lives were forever changed. They recently contacted us to let us know the adoption was finalized. Congratulations and best wishes, Kim, Chris and Camden!
Happy Finalization Day!
Hi Carol and Everlasting Adoptions!
We just wanted to share with you that our adoption was finalized a few weeks ago! We couldn’t be happier. Thank you for your part in making this dream come true!
Tina and Donny always wanted to be parents and share their love of life and adventure with a child of their own. When they signed on with Everlasting Adoptions in April 2017, they were embarking on their greatest adventure of all. At times, waiting to be connected with a birth mom was difficult. They tried to keep busy with work and travels, but they never lost sight of their desire to become parents.
As the end of their contract with Everlasting Adoptions was
approaching, a birth mother reached out and wanted to be connected with them. Afterall,
there is no clock on fate and no expiration on what is meant to be. They
eagerly agreed to speak with birth mom, Taylor in April 2019. They spoke almost
every day until they met face-to-face one month later. The visit went better
than Tina and Donny could have imagined and they were even introduced to Taylor’s
family. It was in that moment they established a lifelong bond that would
facilitate Taylor’s open adoption plans.
Tina and Donny remained in close proximity to Taylor,
staying in their RV toward the end of her pregnancy and good thing they did!
Baby girl, Scarlett was eager to make her grand entrance and was almost born in
the ambulance on the way to the hospital. Scarlett Shea Bailey was born on July
17th at 6lbs 11oz and 19.75 inches.
Taylor’s family welcomed Tina and Donny with open arms as they
awaited ICPC clearance to bring Scarlett home. They even celebrated together at
a BBQ. Scarlett spent the first few
weeks of life in their RV in true Tina and Donny fashion! Always an
adventure! We wish you all the best of luck on this great adventure ahead.
For some of us, Mother’s Day is a day of celebration and
recognition for the mothers in our lives. For others, Mother’s Day is a painful
reminder of what is missing. You wouldn’t be here if you weren’t longing for that
special child who will one day make you a mother.
As an adoptive mother myself, who experienced many years of
infertility and waiting, I vividly remember the dread I felt as Mother’s Day
approached. As the years passed waiting for a child of my own, it became more
and more difficult to put on a happy face and “celebrate” Mother’s Day with
friends and family. I resented my friends who became mothers so easily, but
also felt guilty for the resentment and anger I felt. After all, it wasn’t their
fault I wasn’t a mother, but wanted to be one so deeply it hurt.
Fast forward to when I adopted my son and my first Mother’s Day
as a mother. I was flooded with bittersweet emotions; happy beyond words because
my dreams had finally come true, but also keenly aware of the sadness and
yearning I had felt not that long ago.
Unfortunately, there is nothing I or anyone else can say that
will take the sting out of this day. I want you to remember that these feelings
won’t last forever and I want you to take comfort in knowing you aren’t alone. The
baby who will finally make you a mother is out there! We work day and night to
try and find that baby for each and every one of you.
Don’t forget that I UNDERSTAND what you are going through
and I am here to help you through this. I am only a text, email or phone call
away.
Lindsey and Stephen joined the Everlasting Adoption’s family for a second time in August of 2017. They had adopted their son, Jacob with our help in 2015. With Jacob getting older and eager to be a big brother, Lindsey and Stephen decided they were ready to add to their family again through adoption.
Their wait seemed impossible and agonizing at times, but it was all worth it when they were presented with a baby girl who had already been born. After receiving that call, it was a mad dash to meet their beautiful daughter and take care of the technicalities.
When Lindsey and Stephen arrived at the hospital and met their little girl, it was like they had known her forever. Though this was a true “stork drop” adoption and they were unable to cultivate a relationship with the birth mother, they just knew it was meant to be.
When Jacob was finally able to meet his little sister, Emilia, it was love at first sight. Everlasting Adoptions had helped Lindsey and Stephen bring home not one, but two blessings and we couldn’t be happier. Thank you for trusting us to be by your side for this journey for a second time!
