For years, we have dreamed, prayed, and hoped for the chance to become parents. Our journey to grow our family has not looked the way we once imagined, and there have certainly been some mountains along the way. But through every season, we have continued to hold onto our faith and trust that our story is still being written.

Now, we are so excited to share that we are pursuing adoption!

The words on this shirt, ?Faith Can Move Mountains,? feel especially meaningful to us right now. Adoption is a huge step of faith. There are unknowns, lots of paperwork, plenty of waiting, and significant expenses, but we are moving forward with hopeful hearts and so much excitement about what may be ahead for our family.

Funds raised through this campaign will help with the costs of our adoption journey, including agency fees, our home study, required education and documentation, legal expenses, travel, and placement-related costs.

We also know that adoption is about so much more than simply adding a child to our family. We hope to have an open adoption built on love, trust, and respect. We want our future child to grow up knowing their story, knowing their birth family, and always knowing that they are deeply loved by all of the people who are part of their life.

When you purchase and wear this shirt, you become part of the village walking alongside us. Someday, we hope to tell our child about all the people who prayed for us, encouraged us, supported us, and helped us climb the mountains that led us to them.

Whether you purchase a shirt, share our fundraiser, say a prayer, or simply cheer us on, we are incredibly grateful to have you as part of our story.

Here?s to faith, moving mountains, and hopefully adding one more little member to the #ShafferCrew.