My little Alexis just took her first steps!
I am so proud!

Love,
Pamela

Hello Diane,

How are you? We are wonderful, thank God. Here is a picture of our beautiful baby girl, Jayani! She was born 7.8 lbs. and 18 inches, but today after our doctor's appointment. she is at 7.11 and 20 inches. She is a wonderful baby, she has a set of lungs and a different cry for her moods. Jayani has a head of jet black hair and a very strong grip. Jacob is so in love, he does everything, I barely have a chance to attend to her, because he is always there, which is great. Our hearts are so full of joy. Thank you so much.
Jayani's birthmother is fine; I spoke with her today. She is a wonderful person, her entire family are great, very, very nice people.

Thank you Lifetime!

God Bless you all,
Jacob, Susan, and Jayani

Hello Lifetime Family, 

We are so blessed to have our beautiful baby girl in our family!  This journey has been one that we had almost given up on at times.  Thank you all for your prayers and encouragement along the way. Libby, Diane, and Veronica encouraged us and they were right.  When the child that God had for us came along things worked out like they should.  We are also thankful to add our birthmom and her other children to our forever family as well.  She is the sister I wish I had grown up with.   

May God continue to bless you all!

Thanks,

Reg and Karen

Sarah has gotten so fast! By the time the camera has clicked, she is out of the frame. Anyways, I finally captured her in mid-morning romp, proving once again that Cheerios are still living up to their name around here...

-Adam & Heather

Hi Lori,
We have been very busy, but are enjoying every moment! Here are the stats on Makenzie: 6 pounds, 0 ounces, 18 1/4 inches.

We are so delighted to finally have her!  Makenzie is such a blessing.  God heard our prayers and gave us the desires of our heart.

-Timothy & D'Etta

Hi Lori, 

Hope this letter finds you well. We are doing wonderful! Matthias will be seven months very soon. Can you believe that?! He is an amazing blessing to our family.

Our adoption journey was a quick one; we started May and Matthias was in our arms in August. Working with lifetime was the best decision we made. Lori, thank you for always listening and your extended support. To the whole Lifetime family, THANK YOU!

God Bless and Happy Easter,

Desiree, Curtis, Matthias

I wanted to send you warm Spring wishes! As you can tell, I went to see the Easter bunny this year. It was a different experience for me last year-apparently I ran away! This year, I have seen the Easter bunny several times and love giving him high-fives!

I have been very busy learning to ride by tricycle. I can now reach my peddles, I just need to "perfect" the whole peddling motion. Spending time on my scooter or playing at the park is still what I like best.

All my love,

Ty
P.S. Mommy and daddy send their wishes too!

Hello Veronica,
 
I can't believe that Talan is already six months old!  She is the sweetest thing ever created.  She always has a smile on her face and loves playing with her older brothers.  She is sitting all by herself and even likes to stand by herself if she has something to hang on to.  We still talk to Talan's birthmom and are so lucky to have her in our lives.  Thanks again for helping to make our dreams come true!
 
Love,
Gomin and Jennifer

Dear Lifetime,

Thank you for all of your assistance in finding a birth mom for me.  Madison's birth mom and I hit it off from the very beginning.  I can't believe how our personalities are so in sync. You made this experience as comfortable as possible.  I have other friends in the same situation as I was and I recommend no other adoption center than Lifetime!   You were also kind enough to connect me with other single moms like myself so not only have I gained a new child and birth family but I also gained a network of friends to reach out to.  Madison and I are so blessed and you were the catalyst to make it happen.  Thank you again and be blessed.

Wendy and Madison Grace

Hello Diane and The Lifetime Family,

Well, while we finally take a moment to catch our breath and send thank you's those who prayed and sent such thoughtful notes of encouragement, we couldn't possibly have forgotten you and everyone at Lifetime.

We're certain that each and every adoption process is a totally unique experience and we must say that it's certainly all for a higher purpose.  Our adoption experience certainly allowed our family to take a moment and truly count our many blessings.

We send Mia's birthmother pictures and update letters to let her know Mia is coming along wonderfully.

Please be sure to tell everyone "thank you" for the awesome onesie set and frame, it was so thoughtful!

Mia just had her 2-month shots today and was such a trooper!  We couldn't have handpicked a more perfect little blessing.

Thanks again and God Bless you all!

Cheritta & Kenneth

It was a true faith walk, but God answered His promise and brought Charles Stemplar into our lives! Please continue to pray for his birth family, and we thank God for the awesome sacrifice that they made, which allowed us to become parents.

-John & DeNise

Today was a very special day for our family! The paperwork is done, the process is completed, today the State of California has signed the order creating our forever family.

Of course, nothing has really changed, we were just as much a family on Monday, but it feels as if a weight has been lifted from our shoulders. Today we feel free, free to focus on our family, free to focus on Sarah. That is why we believe today should be called Super Tuesday. Life is good!

-Adam & Heather

I wanted to let you know that everything is going well. We are waiting for our court date to finalize the adoption and hopefully by March everything will be final. I am still in contact with both his birthparents.

I love being with him and he is just the love of the college campus. He is trying to pull and walk now, he's holding his bottle and will engage in babble with just about anyone that will listen. The experience of having him has just taught me to slow down and enjoy every moment.

Thank you again and again for all the work you do. The Lifetime staff has more than just a job...you are our dream makers! 

-Carmen

We've caught Sydney's first real smiles on film!

-Shane & Polly

Sarah had a great party with her friends from the baby group, happily demonstrating her newly acquired bipedal skills. The bigger kids (parents) had great fun watching the toddlers interacting, who would have thought that sharing is harder to learn than walking? Sarah enjoyed her first taste of sugar, (literally the icing on the cake)!

We cannot believe that it has been a year already! Our little girl is growing up so fast! Isn't life grand?

-Adam & Heather

Hi Veronica-

I just wanted to give you an update on Samuel, he's doing great! He turned four and is already talking about his next birthday! He brings love and happiness to our lives every minute of every day and being his mama is my greatest joy-truly beyond measure.

We moved to Texas late last year and it has been a tremendous blessing for our family. With my new job, Virgil is able to be a stay-at-home daddy and is loving every minute of it. My brother and his family also moved out here and "Nana" is on her way.

Our new goal is to add to our family with the help of Lifetime, I can't wait to call you and let you know..."We're ready!!!"

I keep in touch with Sam's birthmom and she's doing wonderful. She got married recently and is really happy.

Take care, we think of you often.

Love,

Tralisa, Virgil and Samuel

Wow, time really flies with 2 now! We are so thankful and blessed to have these little girls in our life and we cannot picture life without them in it.  Thanks to all of you at Lifetime for making a miracle happen, not once but twice.  Hope this upcoming year will bring other people the joy and love that we have.  If they are working with Lifetime, I'm sure that they will be blessed too. 
 
Much love, 
Archie, Lori, Jazlyn & Ashlee

Hi Everyone,

Here's wishing you a Blessed and wonderful new year!

Chanti, Clint II & Clint III

Hi Lifetime,

Hope this finds you well.  We are all doing wonderfully, Sydney is growing like a weed!  She has been such an amazing blessing.  Please wish everyone there at Lifetime a very Happy New Year!

Shane & Polly

Hello all.  Had to take a few moments from this special day to wish you all a very happy and blessed holiday season.  Joshua is doing wonderfully and doing something new every day.  He's enjoying his Christmas and is having a ball with all the wrapping paper and bows!  He's been excited the entire day and we've had a fun time watching him on his first Christmas.  We are looking forward to many more to come.  We couldn't let this Christmas go by without wishing you God's blessings and extending our thanks again to the Lifetime family!

God bless!

Nikki and Joshua

This just in, at almost 11 months of age, Sarah takes six steps! She was standing up by the chair, and then she pivoted and took a step to the ottoman. As if this wasn't amazing enough, she then turned and carefully took five cautious steps to the couch.

We know it is silly, after all billions of other children have made this developmental milestone, but WOW! We are so proud we might burst, so we had to share. Life is good!

She just loves to push her little cart around. But I am worried that it is a sign, after Mommy took her shopping with some friends, I found Sarah talking the credit cards out of my wallet. Mommy just smiled, apparently Sarah learns really, really fast...

Oh what a year!

Adam & Heather

Love,

Adam, Heather, and Sarah

Love,

Pamela and Alexis

Here she is! Sydney Diane...6lbs, 2oz 17in.

Our little bitty bundle of love!

-Shane & Polly

Here's our little reindeer Lucas! He's now two and doing very well. We are incredibly blessed that he is in our lives!

-Mike & Janice

Hi Libby,

Hope you are doing well and taking care! Hopefully you were able to enjoy and relax during the Thanksgiving holiday.

Believe it or not, Ty picked out his own costume this year and I am sure you can tell already :)

We think of you often.

Always thankful,
Shelly, Scott and Ty

PS - Can you believe he is almost 2 years old already????

Hi Diane,

I hope everything is going well with Lifetime. Ava was a little fairy for Halloween! She is a robust five month old...and just lovin' life!

Ken & Sharon

Dear Lifetime,
We just wanted to thank you for your care and compassion throughout our adoption journey. You helped us remain level-headed and to "keep the faith." Isaiah is wonderful! He's sleeping well and is very pleasant and laid-back which we think is GREAT! We are really enjoying parenthood and enjoying getting to know Isaiah's birthmother and her family.

Thanks again and we'll keep in touch!
Danny and Anne

Veronica, 

Hello Lifetime Family,

Angel is still afraid to walk unassisted, but it doesn't stop her from getting around and getting into EVERYTHING. She's a busy body ALL DAY LONG. 

Arthur & Juanita

 

Happy Halloween!

God bless,

Nikki and Joshua

Hi Ladies,

We just wanted to keep you updated with Marcianna who is just shy of three and a half. She is getting so big! She is such a little lady and a constant blessing. She loves to read books and play dress up. We went to the zoo for the annual "Boo at the Zoo" and she had a blast. Minnie Mouse is her favorite character (this month!) Take care and keep up the good work.

God's Blessings,
Gloria & Marcel

Hello everyone!

Lucas turned two on October 11th! Mike and I cannot get over that he is already two! He is a constant joy to have. He surprises us every day! We consider ourselves extremely blessed. Lucas's big brother, Craig loves him very much. Thank you again for matching us with Lucas's birthmother. We cannot imagine our lives without Lucas.

Love,
Janice, Mike, Lucas and Craig

To Mardie & Lifetime staff,

An update on Emily (now six years old)! We always did think of you with great fondness. We remember all the great assistance we received in making our wonderful family come true!

Love always,
Jacquie, Ilian, and Emily

Congratulations from your
friends at Lifetime!

Here she is! 6lbs, 15oz.
We are so excited!

-Chavis & Hilary

Hi Diane,

Kell just turned 1! He is so much fun and such a blessing to my life and so many others. We should be finalizing his adoption soon and I am really happy about that. I still find myself holding him in my arms and rocking him to sleep at night. Needless to say, the crib has not gotten very much use.

God bless you!
Kenyatta, Haley, Dion and Kell

Hello Veronica,

Thank you Veronica for making our dreams come true! Talan is the sweetest baby in the world. She is a dream come true. We adore her and are so happy that she is a part of our family. Words can not describe how blessed we are to have her in our lives.

We also wanted to thank you for putting us together with our birthmom. We also love and adore her and she is now part of our family as well. This was truly a match made in heaven. With all our heart we say...Thank You!

Love,
Jennifer and Gomin

Hi Veronica,

We are still in touch with Eli's birthmom. We chat on the phone with her about her life and what's happening.

Our Eli is the light of our life, our sunshine and we cannot wait to do this again. After he's a little older, though!

Timothy & Rachael

Nice to hear from you!

Karli's birthday is next Tuesday. All is great, life is wonderful. We have been so blessed with our girls and I'm sure you hear that a million times a day too. We go to court Oct 16 for finalization...but that will be here before we know it.

I still check out the Lifetime web site on a regular basis and get so excited for the families who have been blessed with a new family member and pray for those still waiting for the right baby to come into their lives.

Our girls a looking more and more alike and yes, they were meant to be sisters, one has blonde ringlets and the other black - perfect!

Our love,

Larry, Liz, Kaci, and Karli

Hi Libby,

So nice to talk with you! We love our little boy more than life itself and thank God for him every day. Thank you for helping us have a family and to know the true meaning of JOY and LOVE.

Love to you all,

Jason & Desiree

Hi Veronica,

We want to thank you so much for your help during this process, you remained professional throughout it all.

Thanks again,

Ollie and Lori