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“Like many couples, during our courtship and early marriage we talked often of the day we would be parents. Children are a gift from God and we definitely wanted our quiver full! You can imagine our dismay after a year passed without any success. This turned into a seven-year journey of medical interventions.

Although there were glimmers of hope during this time, each attempt resulted in crushing disappointment. We would be anything but truthful if we didn’t tell you this was a devastating experience for us. There were many times we tried to be gracious as people asked us why we didn’t have or want any children. Infertility can be a misunderstood and lonely experience.

While on the Internet one day, we came across embryo adoption. We were excited to find there might be an opportunity for us to not only adopt, but also carry the child.

After discussing this option with our doctor, we were ready and eager to begin. Although we considered other agencies, we were impressed with the dignity Nightlight Christian Adoptions brought to the process and the emphasis they placed on the value of these little lives.  We contacted them and began our paperwork. Although we were somewhat overwhelmed by all the things that were required of us, we kept focused.

We were so surprised and humbled that we had been selected by a couple to adopt their five embryos. We read through their profile and immediately felt a connection to them. We contacted Nightlight and let them know that we wanted to proceed.

Knowing how much we wanted children, we are in awe of this donor couple and their incredible gift to us!

After the frozen embryo transfer we eagerly awaited to find out the results. I didn’t sleep well the night before my doctor’s appointment. And at 5:00 that morning, I couldn’t wait any longer. I took a pregnancy test and to my amazement it came up positive for pregnancy. I dissolved into tears and woke Eric up to tell him we were expecting. This is one of the sweetest moments we have ever had in our marriage. We just couldn’t believe, after all these years, we were going to be parents. This was the answer to not only years of individual, but collective prayers.

My pregnancy was a wonderful experience, a truly happy time for us. The day our beautiful baby daughter came into this world was the best day of our lives! As Eric says, “We’re smitten!” Although we thought we understood, we now realize the emotions of love and protection you feel when you hold your baby are truly overwhelming. There are still times we find ourselves in tears, simply in awe of her presence in our lives. She is our miracle!

Before you were conceived I wanted you.
Before you were born I loved you.
Before you were even an hour old
I would die for you.
This is the Miracle of LOVE.” By Eric and Cathy