Hey there! We’re Derek and Abby Graber. First off, thank you for taking a second to read our story. The title of ‘Mom + Dad’ has felt out of reach for some time, but we’re coming into 2025 with more hope than we’ve felt in a long time.

From Day 1, we knew we wanted to have a family. In 2023, we started trying to conceive naturally. To our surprise, we were pregnant within the first month of trying. Unfortunately, we had an early loss. A couple of months later, we were thrilled to see another positive pregnancy test. Our second pregnancy unfortunately resulted in another loss. We will forever remember our two angel babies that did not come earthside. 👼🏼 For they will always be apart of our little family.

In 2024, we went through multiple rounds of infertility treatment. Unfortunately, all rounds of IUI and IVF failed. In September 2024, we were at peace with the decision to close the door to treatment. Though we were trying to expand our family biologically, adoption was something we discussed early on in our marriage. To us, it’s not our “second” or “only” option, but simply the path God has destined us to be on.

“We heard about the adoption and foster care initiative that our church was starting. We attended an interest meeting and both confirmed God was calling us to become adoptive parents. God has been faithful thus far and He continues to reveal glimpses of His sovereignty.”

We heard about the adoption and foster care initiative that our church was starting. We attended an interest meeting and both confirmed God was calling us to become adoptive parents. God has been faithful thus far and He continues to reveal glimpses of His sovereignty.

We’re forever grateful for this opportunity to bring our sweet baby home. As much love as our family and friends have shown us over the years, we can’t wait to watch that love pour into Baby G.

Each day is one step closer to holding our sweet little babe.

Ephesians 1:4-5 says, “For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight. In love he predestined us for adoption to sonship through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will—"

This verse symbolizes what God has done for us + what we are doing as His son and daughter through Christ.

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