We Need Your Help

“Adoption is not about finding children for families, it’s about finding families for children.” -Joyce Maguire Pavao

Dear family and friends,

We are so excited to share with you that we are in the process of adopting our first child. Our home study visit is complete, and we should have official approval within the next few days. We are pursuing a domestic, newborn adoption and hope that we will soon be the forever family for a beautiful baby boy or girl. There is a child destined for us, and we dream of this little person every night.

They say it takes a village to raise a child, but we now realize that it will take a village to bring our child home. You are receiving this letter because we need your help. We are hoping to find our own birth mother through word-of-mouth. If you know someone who is pregnant and considering adoption, please let us know. Also, please share our story with your friends and family. You may be the person that finds a home for a baby born into the world.

We were hesitant to proceed with adoption because of the daunting costs associated with the process. As impossible as this seems, we feel that we are being called to adopt and trust that finances will fall into place.

This adoption will cost in the neighborhood of $30,000. We know that sounds like a lot (and it is), but we are doing everything we can to bring that total down. We are researching loans, applying for grants, and brainstorming ways to raise funds. Matching with a birth mother without the assistance of an agency will help, and we are considering adoption organizations that have lower fees.

Just as the Great Wall of China was constructed one stone at a time, we are relying on God for $1 at a time. We would be amiss if we did not also ask for help from family and friends who may be willing to donate to get us one step closer to our child. No amount is too small! Our plan is to explore as many options as possible and pray that doors will open for the money to come through.

If you are unable to send a monetary gift of any amount, perhaps you can help by donating new or gently-used items for a yard sale we will be having in February. All the proceeds will go straight into the “Belgrave’s Baby Fund.” An auction/raffle is in the works, and we will put out information as soon as the details are finalized.

A special account has been set up at Bank of America to collect monetary donations. PayPal is the easiest way to donate. If you already have an account, sign in and click on the “Send Money” tab. Then, enter the email address RichardAndSarahAdopt@gmail.com and the amount you would like to send.

Please feel free to share our story (Facebook page “The Belgrave’s Adoption Journey”) with anyone you think might want to help us bring our baby home. Mother Teresa said it best, “There is a [child] who needs you. This is your chance.“ We greatly appreciate your help and support!

Sincerely,
Richard and Sarah Belgrave