TN – Reece's Rainbow

Elon for the Busler Family — TN

Forrest & Valerie Busler’s adoption journey began in 2012, when Valerie’s sister and brother-in-law adopted a 2 year-old boy named Minho from South Korea. Minho brought immense joy and love to the Buslers’ lives, and soon they began to wonder if international adoption might be a calling for them. Now, Forrest and Valerie are parents to three amazing internationally adopted children (all Reece’s Rainbow kids, of course!): Mikko, now 13, was adopted from Armenia in 2017; Robby, now 16, was adopted from Armenia in 2021; and Nurai, now 8, was adopted from the Republic of Georgia in 2023. In 2025, after finding “Elon”, Forrest and Valerie felt God was calling them to adopt this sweet boy, and they began the home study/dossier process for the fourth and (maybe) final time.

Forrest & Valerie’s dear nephew Minho was an enthusiastic champion of international adoption and of Reece’s Rainbow, and he was excited about having a new cousin. However, in February 2026, Forrest and Valerie’s hearts were broken when Minho was diagnosed with T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia and died just three weeks later. In the midst of their grief, Forrest and Valerie have joyful anticipation of adding “Elon” to their family, knowing that life, love, and loss are inseparable companions.

5/18/2026 — AWAITING COURT

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

A CHILD for the Allen Family — TN

Andy and Jennifer have been married since 2014 and have built a relationship based on love, faith and service to others. Over the course of their marriage, they have fostered 17 children and have been supports for countless others. They were drawn to international adoption in 2020 by a close family friend who was also an adoptive mother to 5 boys with Down Syndrome. They began the work to bring home two boys from Ukraine but sadly when the war broke out that adoption stopped. In October 2022 they welcomed a 4 month old baby boy to their family who had significate medical needs. Jameson was a precious little boy who was born with severe Spina Bifida. Due to this diagnosis, he suffered many medical issues that ultimately took his life at the age of 10 months in March 2023. This path was one of the hardest they have ever walked down but they did it together. Over time their desire to grow their family only deepened and they felt that it was the time to pursue an adoption from Bulgaria. In November 2023 they were matched with a 4 year old little boy in Bulgaria and in November 2024 their son, Noah came home! Today Noah is 6 and he inspires his parents every day. It is through his determination and perseverance to overcome the medical challenges he faces that only confirms their desire to add to their family. They know that every day a child spends waiting is a day the go without the adequate health care they so desperately need. Andy and Jennifer later discovered that one of the little boys they had hoped to adopt from Ukraine had passed away in early 2023 due to a lack of adequate health care. They feel deeply that no child should ever live or die without the love of a family.

Andy and Jennifer are stepping out on faith again to bring another child into their lives. They have been matched with a precious little boy from Eastern Europe who has similar diagnosis as their adopted son. Andy, Jennifer and Noah are excited to welcome this child into their family!

3/25/2026 — HOMESTUDY in PROCESS

The Allen family has a $5000 Matching Grant from Reece’s Rainbow! When their FSP reaches $5,000 they’ll receive an additional $5000!

Almost There

WOODROW, WYATT & WAYLON for the Reyes family — TN

Timothy and Lanie are the proud parents to 5 incredible image-bearing kiddos and they are gearing up to make another 2-3 year journey to bring home a little piece of Haiti! When you see orphans through the eyes of Jesus it’s so hard to look away, especially when you have the space, love, and the ability to add one final little one.

After our 2-year and 6-month journey to Haiti to bring home Jackson (Breckin) and Flantscheska (Florence) the miracles and the calling never stopped. They witnessed health that was actively declining be restored thanks to modern and better medical care. Everyone witnessed bonds formed between their children that came so naturally they just portrayed #LovingLikeJesus How could they not obey Him one final time, when that is all they have to do – the rest of this journey including the outcome falls on Jesus Christ.

The louder He called the more His peace poured out beckoning them to trust, obey, and follow Him right to him…yup you heard that right, following the Son of Man to bring home their very own son!

As the Reyes prepare to embark on another long journey they know and fully believe Jesus’ hands are so deeply woven in this story, as He has ALREADY begun to show just how involved He is! As they say yes to follow Him back to Haiti to make the cutest little boy the final piece to their perfect little family on their quiet little cul-de-sac!

Never in their wildest dreams would they have believed they would be lacing up their shoes to make another 2-3 year journey but here they are! Due to how long this adoption process is they have been cleared to start so here they go taking one giant leap of faith to chip away 2,284 miles between them and their SON for the second time! One tiny little word, “yes” is fixing to change 8 lives forever!

They would greatly appreciate your prayers, your cheering and any other form of support you are willing to give! For updates and more they do have a private FB group – Following the SON

5/20/2026 — OFFICIALLY MATCHED

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

Almost There

A GIRL for the Thompson family — TN

Hello Reece’s Rainbow supporters and friends! I am beyond thrilled to share that I am pursuing the adoption of a daughter with Down syndrome. My life has been layered with multiple friends with Down syndrome starting in the 4th grade, when I was paired as a buddy with another student in my elementary school. Since then I have been blessed by endless opportunities to connect with people with disabilities of all ages, including several years leading a week of camp for adults with disabilities. The first year we held the camp, my friend with Down syndrome from the 4th grade was one of our campers!

My camp story is one of so many examples of how God has led me to this journey of adoption. Being surrounded by both friends with Down syndrome and stories of adoption growing up, I’ve always known my life would lead to special needs adoption one day. I cannot say how excited I am to know the day is here!

My journey to motherhood will be my life’s greatest joy, and I am honored by the support I’ve received from family and friends so far. Thank you for your prayers and kindness!

4/16/2026 — AWAITING OFFICIAL MATCH

The Thompson family has a $5000 Matching Grant from Reece’s Rainbow! When their FSP reaches $5,703 they’ll receive an additional $5000!