some families begin in the usual ways.
ours began with waiting, faith, and a
love that was already certain.
We didn’t build our family the usual way.
Our journey into parenthood was shaped by waiting, paperwork, uncertainty, and quiet hope. There were moments that stretched our patience, and others that strengthened our faith.
And then, in March 2025, everything changed.
We were matched with our daughter – and in that moment, every step, every delay, every prayer suddenly made sense.
Today, our days are filled with the ordinary and the beautiful – small routines, shared laughter, and the steady work of raising a child with love and intention.
Chosen & Loved is a space where stories of adoption, family life, and faith come together. It’s about cherishing love in its many forms, embracing both the ordinary and extraordinary moments, and finding purpose in the everyday.
Some posts will be personal. Others will simply be things we’re learning, noticing, or thinking about. But beneath them all is a belief we keep coming back to: love is meant to be lived, faith is meant to take root, and every season has something to teach us.
Our family began with a dream, a lot of waiting, and a leap of faith.
Here, we share our experience of navigating adoption in the Philippines – from the paperwork and waiting to the milestones, surprises, lessons, and emotions along the way. We hope these stories and resources offer encouragement and perhaps a little clarity to those walking a similar path.
Because every family has a story of how it came to be.
Life with a little one has a way of making the everyday feel extraordinary.
This is where we share the giggles, adventures, tradition, parenting lessons, family routines, and those wonderfully ordinary moments that make up our days. It’s not always picture-perfect – and that’s part of the beauty.
Because sometimes, the little moments become the ones we remember most.
Faith doesn’t always arrive in grand revelations. Sometimes, it is found in waiting , ordinary choices, quiet prayers, and the questions we carry through each season.
Here, we reflect on faith, love, purpose, relationships, and the values that guide the way we live. We’ll also explore causes and conversations that matter to us – because what we believe shapes not only how we see the world, but how we choose to show up in it.
Rooted in faith. Open to wonder. Called to love.
Whether you’re considering adoption, navigating family life, looking for encouragement in your faith, or simply stopping by for a good story – we’re glad you’re here! 🤎
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