adoption story: nick & meara

Nick and Meara recently welcomed their sweet daughter late last year, and were gracious enough to share their thoughts.  Their journey to their daughter was not easy, but they leaned on the Lord throughout every high and low.


Congratulations on becoming of a family of 3!

Here's Meara's view....



Due to health issues, we knew when we married in 2014 that our path to parenthood wouldn’t be easy, but we never anticipated it strengthening our relationship with each other and God.  We had little experience with adoption and felt overwhelmed with beginning the process.  

At the urging of a friend from church, we reached out to CAC and signed on with Gretchen in February 2017. 

We received our first situation that May. I would have presented to nearly every situation but my husband, Nick was much more faithful and let God lead his heart. After several months of No’s we grew increasingly frustrated. Gretchen was so wonderfully patient and encouraging.  

Finally on February 1, 2018 we got THE call.  Everything about the situation seemed perfect and we had four months to start preparing baby’s room and getting necessary items.  As the due date grew closer, things didn’t feel right.  Our hearts were broken and we were devastated when we learned we wouldn’t be bringing baby home.  We continued to pray for God’s will to be revealed.  

In October 2018, we were again matched. This time Baby was due in just 6 weeks. We were cautiously optimistic.  Baby girl arrived on Sunday and we met her a few short hours later. 


We spent almost 3 weeks in Arizona awaiting ICPC and it was the most amazing time bonding and relying on each other. 

We wouldn’t trade that alone time for anything. 

Mary is perfect and God had a plan for us even when we doubted.  Mary’s birth mom wanted a closed adoption so we did not get the chance to meet her. 

We cannot express enough love and gratitude for this amazing gift. 


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