Hello Veronica!

What a wonderful eight months since we were blessed with Isaac! He is a special joy each and every day and we can't thank you enough for everything you did to bring him to us!

He's a happy eight month old with two new teeth and a huge grin. He loves music and playing the piano with daddy is a favorite way to pass the time.

Thank you again for all that you do!

-Lyn, Michael and Isaac

Wow, God is so good! From the moment we began this incredible journey to the moment we laid eyes on our little guy, God was completely in charge.

Adoption is an amazing and emotional journey that can present highs and lows and everything in between. Our journey was no different. Every time we felt like despair, confusion, paperwork, and time was overwhelming us, we were reminded to surrender our plan to God because this was His plan. When we did surrender, God kept arranging everything into this awesome master plan that we look back at and wonder why we were ever worried. In the moments where we were troubled this verse calmed us and reminded us of who was in control. Matthew 14:27 "But Jesus immediately said to them: "Take courage! It is I, Don't be afraid."

We knew from looking back at our past that God has done amazing things in our lives, yet, just like the disciples in the moment of fear we forget where our strength comes from. So, because this verse was so inspirational for us we decided to name our amazing little boy "Courage Emmanuel" meaning "courage, God is with us!" Our prayer is that all the adoptive families who are still on the journey to be matched with their little piece of heaven, will never forget to call on the One who makes all this possible. Then stand back and wait for His awesome master plan to be revealed to you. We are absolutely in love with Courage and the joy he brings into our home is more than we could have imagined!

Much Love & Aloha,
Tom, Michelle, Sean, Jaylin, Promise, Trust, & Courage Emmanuel

To Amie and all of our friends at Lifetime,  

God has truly blessed us with this great and precious miracle. Cameron was born at 8:15 pm at seven pounds, 9.6 ounces and 19 inches. We are thankful for all your help in creating our forever family! This is a prayer come true. In particular, we are truly grateful for our birthmother, whose unconditional love set the stage for our greatest joy!
 
Cameron is doing well and adjusting to his life. He is very charming, capturing the hearts of everyone he meets.
 
-Keith & Kelly

Hi Veronica! 

Our first year with Carson was pure enjoyment! We are interested in adopting once Carson becomes two.  Exciting to think we might be able to give Carson a brother or sister or even both if we are lucky to get twins! 

-Lori and Ollie and of course our little monster, Carson

Hello Veronica! 

Here is a photo of our beautiful baby girl, who, like an angel, fell into our arms from heaven.  We are so blessed to have this precious baby girl and we absolutely adore her!

-Mark & Acacia

Hey Veronica!
Here is a picture of Eva when she was a flower girl this year.  She was such a pro she went down the aisle with her flowers, like she was a model. She even had to help the other flower girl go down the aisle who was three years older than her and crying. 

Her teachers say that she is a model student and very smart.  They sometimes ask her to help her classmates when they don't understand their teacher!  I thank everyone at Lifetime for during the work I know God has set you all to do.  To all the waiting families you are in my prayers.  God has heard your prayers and will provide you with the child that is meant only for your family.

Always,
Anita

Hello from the Sean and LaLeche in Texas. It's amazing how time zooms past, not only when a new baby arrives but when we now have two kids to chase!  

She said "da-da" for Thanksgiving, "ba-ba" for Christmas, & "MA-MA" for New Years. She has lots of other sounds in there as well and has recently started saying what sounds like "Tex" (the dog's name) and "stop" (I say that to Vincent and the dog often).

Vincent still adores her and she just lights up every time she sees her big brother.  He has adjusted wonderfully to his new role. 

She's also turning into a daddy's girl - and that's fine by me!  We took her first trip for Thanksgiving to my home in Mississippi.  Everyone got to see her: we even flew my great-grandmother in from Detroit: five generations was home for the holidays! We are truly blessed.

Here is a photo of Sarah over the holidays...what a difference a year makes! Now when we take her picture, Sarah says "CHEEEEZE", and then wants to see the picture on the back of the camera.

At two years old, her world only knows digital cameras, it never occurs to her that a picture would need to be developed...

Happy New Year!
-Adam & Heather

Hi everyone from Lifetime,
We wanted to send our wishes for a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all of you.  Riley is now eight months old and is a healthy, happy baby.  He has brought so much joy to our lives already.  We finalized our adoption a couple of weeks ago!  We are all doing great and loving have our new little addition in our family.  Thank you for helping us grow our family. 

Love,
Jen, Sanford, Brendan and Riley

Dear Lifetime Family,
Hope this finds all of you happy and well and anticipating a great new year.  We are feeling very blessed this season and as always thinking of you and the other Lifetime Families and Moms.  Here is a new photo of our beautiful angel.

Merry Christmas Lifetime!

Cassidy is wondering how much longer it will be until Santa arrives. She is so excited!

-Kevin & Andrea

Dear Diane and all the Lifetime staff,

Wishing you a joyous Christmas and blessings throughout the New Year!

Lots of love,
Ken, Sharon, Emily, Chloe, Beau, and Ava

Hello Diane & Mardie,
 
It's that special time of year again and wanted to take a minute or two to thank you for making our dreams come true!  Another year has flown by and we were just thinking that without all of you at Lifetime we wouldn't be the family we are.  It's been a blessed six and a half years.  You have blessed us not just not once but twice and feel that you are the living Angels amongst us. 
 
For those waiting, keep praying.  Remember it will happen in God's time, and if anyone can help guide you your family, Lifetime will.
 
May you all enjoy the upcoming holiday season have a blessed new year!
 
Much love,  
Archie, Lori, Jazlyn & Ashlee

May the wonders of Christmas be with you and yours throughout the year!

-Gus and Casey

Hi Libby,

Merry Christmas! Here is Meadow and her big sister, Mia. Meadow is now one and a half and just full of sunshine. We love her so much and thank God every day that she is a part of our family.  She loves playing with her sister and keeps us laughing all day long.  We thank you for all your hard work.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families that are still waiting. It is so hard, especially during the holidays, but one phone call will change their lives forever!

Happy Holidays,
Chris, Marlene, Mia and Meadow

We went to Santa Claus, to drop hints for Christmas Day! Merry Christmas from Eli and his very proud parents,

Rachael & Tim

Merry Christmas to you all!  As we prepare to celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, we can't forget the blessings that he has bestowed upon us. Charles is definitely one of those blessings!  The last 10 months have been a whirlwind and every day we are more and more thankful for him and for the work that you all do.  Hope you have a great holiday season!

-John & DeNise

Dear Veronica and all of our family at Lifetime,

We want to say hello and let you all know you are fondly thought of and in our continued prayers!  John Ryan just turned two years old!  Ryan is weighing in at 38 pounds and 38.5 inches tall! That would make him very tall like his dad, John! 

We do not know where the time has gone.  Words can't describe how wonderful and amazing life is with our son, Ryan! Every day is a blessing! Thank you so much for all of your encouragement and advice throughout our adoption process including with our birth mother.  She is doing well. We keep in touch via email and pictures. 

With sincerity and hugs, 
John, Linda and John Ryan

Hi Libby,

Hello Lifetime,

Seasons Greetings! Here is a photo of Ty on a recent trip to see Santa Claus.

Wishing you the very best for the holidays and the upcoming new year!

Happy Holidays,
Scott & Shelly

Peyton is now the proud big sister of little Noah.  He was born a month and a half early but he is perfect in every way and we couldn't be happier and couldn't be more blessed.   We would absolutely consider adopting again in the future and we would absolutely contact Lifetime!  Hope all is well on your end.

-Michael & Tammi

Hi everyone at Lifetime...

Last Friday our adoption was final...finally!  It was a very emotional time for both Frank and I.  We are so thankful for Sage and the incredible joy he brings to both of our families.  Every day he is learning and doing something new.

Hello Veronica,

Just a quick update on our family: everything is fabulous! Isaac is a true joy and we can't imagine how life was without him! He's a smiling, jumping, gurgling bundle of joy! We communicate with other prospective Lifetime families and all I can tell them is it's all worth it in the end. It's stressful, but we've forgotten all of that now, his smile wipes it all away. We feel so much love and joy now that we would like to begin expanding our family so Isaac has siblings.

Thanks again for everything you've done for us,

Lyn and Michael

Hi Lifetime Family,