RAYA for the Brokaw Family — PA

The Brokaw family is growing again! Emily, a single mom, and her son, Micah, are returning to Eastern Europe!

Emily has known she wanted to adopt since she was 7. Through a series of events in her life, including welcoming a cousin through adoption, undergoing major surgery as a 22-year-old, and assisting her parents with caregiving for her grandmother for her final 5 years, God only solidified her call to adopt. Emily has always had a heart for serving other people and her career as a speech-language pathologist has enabled her to help both children and adults reach their goals. Her career only further ignited her desire to adopt children with special needs.

In early 2021, Emily initially began pursuing a waiting child in China. Sadly, that program closed. While she grieves for the girl she had hoped was her daughter, she is grateful for the way that child led her to her son, Micah.

Micah has Down syndrome and was adopted from Bulgaria in April 2024. Emily has been honored to watch Micah thrive since coming home. Being Micah’s Baboo (his word for “mommy”) is her favorite role. He is a social butterfly and has entwined his way into the hearts of many in their amazing community.

In September 2025, exactly 2 years after receiving Micah’s referral, Emily saw a beautiful older girl with Down syndrome on the waiting photo listings. Emily applied and received a soft match just 2.5 weeks later. She feels incredibly honored to be entrusted with loving this sweet girl forever.

Emily and Micah are racing to bring her home as soon as possible so that she can receive needed medical care and be surrounded by the love of a mama, brother, nana, pap, and a village of family and friends. Emily and Micah are so humbled and thankful for your love, prayers, and financial support. Thank you for being the hands and feet of Jesus in this tangible way.

3/9/2026 — HOMESTUDY COMPLETE

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