The Newkirk Family

In the midst of these strange and difficult times of a global pandemic, God has given us the sweet blessing of pursuing domestic adoption! While we have desired to adopt since the time we got married, our adoption process officially started with a match that launched us into the process earlier this summer. That first match sadly fell through, but we are grateful that it started us on this journey and we look forward to meeting the little one (and his or her mother) that God has for us.

Our adoption into God’s forever family—made possible by Christ—propels us to adopt this precious child into our forever family, and with God’s help we commit to joyfully loving and sacrificing for him or her the rest of our lives. We can hardly wait to have a child in our arms. We are also incredibly humbled and proud of the strong, brave and beautiful mother who is choosing life for her child and allowing us to parent her son or daughter. Please keep her in your prayers as she makes this difficult decision and sacrifice.

We have been working hard to prepare our hearts and our home for adoption--each step is quite involved! In short, our adoption agency, Night Light, is ensuring our readiness to become adoptive parents and also walking alongside expectant mothers through their process. As for our part, we are nearing the completion of our initial paperwork, interviews, and home inspection. When the time comes, the birth mother we get matched with will receive prenatal and postnatal care including counseling, nutrition and medical care from her team. There could be travel expenses if the baby is born out of state and following birth we may need legal assistance in finalizing the adoption. All of this comes at a large cost to us ($35,000-$40,000).

So far, in order to raise the necessary funds, we are applying for grants, having yard sales, reconfiguring our budget, as well as looking into other fundraising options. We don't know how long we will have to raise these funds, but we want to be ready as soon as possible! No matter the timing, we wanted to invite to you be part of bringing this little one home. We recognize that this is only the beginning of raising our child to adulthood and that we will need our Family, the Church, to support and carry us through. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for giving and keeping us in your prayers. We can hardly wait to introduce you to our newest addition! 

Love, Daniel & Lily