Hi there! We're the Nicelys-- Matt, Caitlin, Micah, and Eleanor. Together, we are excited to share that we are growing our family through adoption! Before marriage, Matt and I have had a heart for adoption and always knew adoption would be part of our family's story. Here we are almost a decade later, finally fulfilling God's purpose for our lives. We have started our journey to adopt a daughter from China. And currently, we are finishing up the home study phase. Up until now, we have not been able to qualify for grants due to not having the home study complete. The financial burden prior to the home study and directly after (too soon for grants to be reviewed and processed) is too much for us to carry alone. 

With that being said, we are beyond excited and are doing everything we can to be prepared to welcome a beautiful new life into our home. As part of our adoption process, we have started a crowdfunding campaign. It may surprise you to hear that adoption related costs can easily total up to $35,000 or more. This is why we have set a goal of  $8,000 to help ease the financial burden that often overwhelms adoptive parents. We do not want finances to keep us from bringing our daughter home. It is never easy to ask for help, but we know that many have a heart for adoption and helping the orphan-- but maybe aren't necessarily called to adopt. You can still support the adoption of others and be part of God's call to care for the orphaned.  

We hope that by inviting you into this process, you will see yourself as part of the community we hope to build around our child as she grows up. You will be an integral part of her story and our journey to bring her home. Thank you for your contribution and prayers. We couldn't do this alone!