We are adopting!

Adoption definitely has a special place in our hearts. We believe we have been adopted as sons and daughters into God’s family and that this truth is an important part of the gospel. God commanded us to take care of orphans (James 1:27) and while not every one is called to adopt, God clearly showed us adoption is the next step in our lives.

Since before we were even dating, Elyse told close family and friends about her desire to adopt and specifically adopt from South Korea. It’s been over a long journey and amazing to see God work out special details, but here we are 10 years later, adopting from South Korea! We are excited to finally begin the process of adoption and to eventually bring home our new son or daughter!

First and foremost, we would appreciate prayers throughout this journey and transition to a family of five. Luckily, we know many others who have gone through or are going through this process of adoption, so we are able to get lots of tips and advice! Another way you could help would be to consider donating financially. We don’t know the exact amount it’ll cost, but the estimate is around $40,000 (that's the lower end, too). That number definitely scares us, but we know God is great, and no amount of money is too large for Him. We are fully leaning on Him to provide everything we need. He is the ultimate provider!

We know our son or our daughter is in South Korea; whether not yet conceived, growing in their birth mother’s womb, or in an orphanage. We would have paid any amount of money to bring home our two sons, Louis and Zeke, and we would’ve gone into debt for them. We are prepared to do the same for our child across the ocean. God is sovereign; He knows everything! He has already ordained us to be the parents of this child. Although we will share no biological DNA make up, this child is 100% born of our hearts and we are praying EVERY SINGLE DAY until we are able to board the plane holding our child’s hand and will continue praying EVERY SINGLE DAY to thank our Lord for the blessing of this child in our lives. 

Thank you family and friends for being a part of this adoption! It means the world to us for all the thoughts, prayers, and monetary help. All donations are tax-deductible and go straight to the adoption agency.

Help us bring home baby Banks!

For more updates and information throughout our journey, please feel free to view our blog - http://banksfamilyadoption.wordpress.com


To view our adoption announcement video, go to - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RctF35wMenU