I have had a calling to be a mom my whole life, but recently I have felt truly ready to begin my journey into motherhood. The Lord has been so kind in assuring me that this dream of becoming a mom is possible, and I am stepping forward in faith to pursue private adoption. This decision has come from much prayer and reflection, and with stability in my chronic illnesses, it is an answer to prayer that I am able and ready to be a mom.

As a teacher, I have dedicated my life to caring for and nurturing children, and now I am excited to open my heart and home to a baby of my own. The funds raised here will help cover the costs of my home study, the birth mother's living expenses, birth mother’s counseling services, adoption agency fees, and lawyer fees. Every bit of support will make a meaningful difference as I work toward building my family. To honor each donation, I am doing a puzzle piece fundraiser: for every donation, I will write the donor's name on a puzzle piece that will be put together and displayed in my baby's room as a reminder of who supported bringing them home.

I would deeply appreciate your prayers—prayers that the Lord will provide, prayers for the birth mom's decisions, and prayers for my baby's health. Your encouragement and sharing this GoFundMe with others would mean so much. It truly takes a village, and I am already so blessed by the love and kindness of those around me. Thank you for considering supporting my journey to motherhood!