Adoption in Our Lives
We began our journey to parenthood with reciprocal IVF, planning for Misty to carry Martha’s egg. After months of doctor’s appointments, we realized that path was no longer right for us. We’ve always believed that blood alone doesn’t make a family—it’s love, commitment, and connection that truly matter. Misty was raised by a loving stepdad alongside a stepbrother, which shaped that belief early on. As we explored other options, we kept coming back to LifeLong, feeling it was the right path for us. The possibility of making our dream of becoming parents a reality fills us with hope and excitement. We imagine giving a child not only a loving home, but also a big extended family with cousins to grow up and play with—something we dream about often.