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Joseph and Medea began talking about adoption before they were married and shared a desire to grow their family through adoption. Medea had always felt a deep compassion for children. As a kindergarten teacher, she often found herself wishing she could give every child a safe and loving home. Joseph’s heart for adoption was shaped early as well—his cousin Edwin was adopted from Panama, and watching his family welcome Edwin left a lasting impression.

After five years of marriage, Joseph and Medea began pursuing adoption. They quickly learned that the process can be complex and unpredictable as programs close, timelines shift, and costs grow. But their perseverance paid off when they saw a photo and short description of a little boy in a RainbowKids email. In 2012, their son Maddox came home from South Korea. The following year, he underwent open-heart surgery to repair a large hole in his heart. Today, Maddox is a healthy and thriving 16-year-old.

Two years later, their daughter Mia joined the family through adoption from India. Though she is three months older than Maddox, the two have been inseparable since the day she arrived home.

In 2018, the family faced an unimaginable trial when their home was destroyed by Hurricane Michael. The aftermath brought tremendous loss, but through it all Joseph and Medea remained committed to the belief that every child deserves a family.

In 2022, that belief led them to pursue adoption again. They were matched with their youngest son Marley’s birth mother, Hannah, and Marley joined their family at just two days old. He has truly been a rainbow after the storm.

Joseph, a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, and Medea continue to advocate for adoption and for vulnerable children. Medea also co-hosts the Adopting Empathy Podcast, where she and Hannah share their open adoption stories that encourage compassion and understanding in the adoption community.

Their commitment to adoption extends beyond their own family. Through their nonprofit, Oath Fund, they have helped provide adoption grants to other families. Since December 2020, they have raised and given more than $70,000, helping over 40 families bring children home.

Recently, one of those grant families shared about a little girl in West Africa who urgently needs a family. She is seven years old, blind, and significantly underweight. When Joseph and Medea first saw her story, they began praying for her. Over time, the sense that she belonged in their family continued to grow stronger. They believe this sweet, beautiful girl will complete their family.

Their children are already excited to welcome her home—especially Mia, who looks forward to helping her sister learn to navigate the world as someone who is blind.

Joseph and Medea are now stepping out in faith once again to bring their daughter home. The adoption process will cost approximately $49,000, and they are grateful for the community that has walked alongside them through every chapter of their family’s story.

They believe deeply that every child deserves the love, stability, and belonging of a family—and they cannot wait for the day their daughter is finally home.

3/9/2026 — HOMESTUDY in PROGRESS

The Abrego family has met their $5000 Matching Grant from Reece’s Rainbow!