Adoption is a path that God has led us on. After marrying, we knew we wanted children but decided to take a little time to build and strengthen our relationship. When we decided to start building our family, we spent seven years but were unsuccessful. Ever since Emily was little, she has always wanted to adopt. Her aunt was adopted in the 60’s, and she also has a second cousin who was adopted from Russia in the 90’s. As well, Josh has a cousin who was adopted from foster care. So, adoption was never strange for us.
When we looked at all the different types of adoption, we fell in love with the open adoption plan. We love how supportive it is for everyone involved, especially for the adopted child. In 2020, we adopted our son Nathaniel. He has visits with his birth mom and knows who she is and that she loves him. We feel overwhelming love for his birth mother and feel so blessed to have been chosen by her to be Nathanial’s parents. We have cherished every moment of parenthood so far. We’re excited to be on this journey to grow our family. We are wholeheartedly committed to this journey with you and are honored to be taking it again bringing home another baby boy!
We promise our children will grow up in the church and see faith lived out in our home, with the hope that they too will grow to know and follow Jesus — we will pray for them and with them.
We promise they will be loved and supported by us, and our friends and family.
We promise to be their support system in all that they do.
We ask for your prayers and support bringing our son home.
Blessings,
Joshua and Emily Craig
1 Corinthians 16:13-14 Watch, stand fast in the faith, be brave, be strong. Let all that you do be done in love.
Joshua 1:9 Be strong and courageous, do not be afraid or discouraged for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.
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