We are Brian and Sarah McKenney and we have begun the international adoption process, pursuing a child with Down Syndrome in Bulgaria.
Bulgaria is a beautiful and ancient country, and their need for adoptions (especially for children with Down Syndrome) is one of the largest in Europe.
It can be a long process and we are just at the beginning. We haven’t been matched with a child yet – that will all come in time – but we are so excited to walk in obedience and add a beautiful gift from God to our family.
Now we know that God has a heart for adoption – but to be real – the idea of adding another child – specifically a child with Down Syndrome seemed daunting. But as we’ve been praying through this and seeking God in this – we’ve been so inspired by all the times in Scripture that God calls out His people into obedience – into things that seem daunting, a little scary – things that seem too big for them. And we’ve been challenged and comforted by the words of Jesus in Mark 10:27:
“With men it is impossible, but not with God; for with God all things are possible.”
If you feel called to support us in this process, then the first and most important thing we ask you for is prayer. Pray for our family during this process, pray for this little one as we wait for one another, and pray that God would continue to provide financially.
The reality is that international adoption is very expensive – so if you feel God is calling you to financially support this process, then we would welcome your support!
Thank you for your prayers and financial support as we pursue this beautiful child that the Lord has placed in our hearts!
To DONATE BY MAIL, please make out the check to ABBA Fund (do not write the family name on the physical check, which will invalidate the charitable aspect of your gift ... instead either print out this page to send with it or include a separate note to request that we preference your gift toward the family profiled on this page) -- then mail your check and preference request to:
ABBA Fund, PO BOX 868049, Plano, TX 75086-8049
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