Hugh and Janet Berckmueller were college sweethearts and have been married for 26 years. Hugh and Janet always knew they wanted a big family, and they were blessed with six biological children. Their sixth pregnancy was medically complicated, and after his birth, it was determined that little George had Down syndrome. He spent two months in the NICU, but since that time, he has grown to be a healthy and energetic little boy, and a very special addition to the Berckmueller family! George’s diagnosis opened up their view to the plight of children around the world who are abandoned because of Down syndrome. In August 2016, the Berckmuellers brought home sweet little Elsa from Asia, who also has Down syndrome. Watching her bloom and grow with the love of a family over the 2 1/2 years since she has been home has been truly amazing. After seeing firsthand the conditions of children in orphanages, particularly children with special needs, and seeing what the love and care of family can do for a child, it made Hugh and Janet want to pursue adopting again. They decided they had a little more room, a lot of love to share, and the heart to add another child to their family. Jaxon is living in the same orphanage where Elsa grew up, so they already feel a special connection to him. The Berckmueller family is so excited to welcome home this precious little boy!
4/19/2019 — AWAITING USCIS APPROVAL
$82.45
has been donated towards the cost of our adoption!
https://reecesrainbow.org/wp-content/uploads/2018officialrrlogoM-300x227.png00Michelle Zoromskihttps://reecesrainbow.org/wp-content/uploads/2018officialrrlogoM-300x227.pngMichelle Zoromski2019-04-19 12:38:572019-04-19 12:40:30JAXON for the Berckmueller family -- VA
I have always wanted to adopt. From the time I first heard about adoption I knew that God was calling me to it. When Jon and I started dating I told him that if we ended up getting married we would be adopting. He agreed whole heartedly, though a little less enthusiastically as me at first. Ten years after we were married God gave us the most amazing little boy through domestic adoption. Originally we weren’t going to adopt a child with significant needs, but God had other plans. Our son has significant special needs and has amazed everyone with how much he can do at three and half years old. He never should have made it through pregnancy, never should have lived after his birth, and never should have survived to be adopted at two months old. But he did, and he’s thriving. We know firsthand what the love of an amazing God and the love of a family can do in a child’s life.
We were ready to adopt again, but things are more complicated the second time around when you already have a special needs child and only one parent working outside of the home. We were asking God for His child whoever and wherever they may be. We knew from the first go around that His plans are so much bigger and better than ours. We had been asking God to break our hearts for what breaks His. Then I saw a blog post about a boy who was aging out this year and my heart broke.
Perry was ten years old when this blog was written, but that was three years before. And he still didn’t have a family. This precious boy was abandoned when he was a year old, and has been in the orphanage since then. He has cerebral palsy and scoliosis. He has no use of his legs and therefore is wheelchair dependent. He is an outgoing child who loves other kids and outings. He is the resident storyteller in his orphanage and always has a ready smile. He has never gone to school because there is no wheelchair access in schools, but has had some special education at the orphanage and loves to learn. Perry turns 14 this July, and then becomes unadoptable.
This is an excerpt from the original blog post about Perry’s future if he is not adopted: In (Perry’s country), orphans become unadoptable on their 14th birthdays. If Perry did not find a family, the same lady said, he would leave the orphanage soon after for an adult institution, where he would stay forever. People much older than he would live there, too, and potential for abuse would be rampant. At best, he might learn a handcraft to do day in, day out. He’d have no education, no future, no chance at self betterment, no hope for escape. Hidden from sight, he’d be far from the collective mind of a society scarcely bothered by niceties like wheelchair accessibility or education for the disabled. It was already awful; then she froze me with the words “human farm.”
Will you partner with us to bring Perry home and give him a forever family? To give him a hope and a future?
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11
4/1/2019 — COMPILING DOSSIER
$994.98
has been donated towards the cost of our adoption!
https://reecesrainbow.org/wp-content/uploads/2018officialrrlogoM-300x227.png00Michelle Zoromskihttps://reecesrainbow.org/wp-content/uploads/2018officialrrlogoM-300x227.pngMichelle Zoromski2019-04-01 17:03:222019-04-01 17:03:22PERRY for the Peckham family -- VA
Meet the Mills Family: David, Kerry, Luke, Braeden, Esther, and coming soon … Mia who is called “Tessa” on Reese’s Rainbow. The Mills family views life as a great adventure, and have lived all over the world with David’s Air Force career. By faith, they adopted Esther in 2016, and they are ecstatic to expand their family once again through adoption.
Mia is a medically fragile, 13-year-old girl, and the Mills are working quickly on an expedited adoption process–cramming what is normally a long process into just a few months. Mia has several diagnoses, and renal failure is the most pressing problem. She is on dialysis every other day and receives blood transfusions twice a month. In Mia’s medical file, her orphanage director submitted a letter begging for Mia to be adopted because there is nothing else medically they can do for her in her country. The Mills have a wonderful Nephrology team queued up and ready to treat Mia the day she arrives in the states.
Please help the Mills family! All five plan to travel to welcome Mia into their family. They would greatly appreciate your prayers and welcome any financial support as they work hard to bring their daughter home as quickly as possible.
Their adoption motto: “Our ‘NO’ will be much more difficult on her then our “YES’ will ever be on us.”
2/20/2019 — HOMESTUDY COMPLETE on 2/4
$785.70
has been donated towards the cost of our adoption!
https://reecesrainbow.org/wp-content/uploads/2018officialrrlogoM-300x227.png00Michelle Zoromskihttps://reecesrainbow.org/wp-content/uploads/2018officialrrlogoM-300x227.pngMichelle Zoromski2019-02-20 16:07:132019-04-12 15:34:44TESSA for the Mills family -- VA
Edgar and Rachael Mendez met and fell in love at work when they both worked for the same Pest Control Company. Rachael was an insect specialist and Edgar was the Branch Service Manager. Their shared love of insects is what bonded them and allowed them to spend a lot of time together on problem accounts. Two years later, in July of 2009, the priest that married them told their friends and family he had never before had anyone fall in love because of bugs! Theirs is a happy marriage filled with similar values and a desire to build a family despite their cultural differences.
It was not until three years later, that Rachael found out she was pregnant. On Valentine’s Day, Rachael went into early labor and delivered a 2- pound baby boy. Although he was tiny and fragile and stayed in the hospital for 105 days, there was a fighting spirit in him, and he soon became the center of the universe for the Mendez Family. Two weeks after his birth, this tiny boy was diagnosed with Down Syndrome. So, Edgar and Rachael immediately started reading and preparing for how to bring home a special needs micro-preemie. Now six years old, Nicholas loves Mickey Mouse, horseback riding, swimming and basketball, and with a lot of extra tutoring is very advanced with reading. And what a personality!
But Edgar and Rachael knew in their hearts that their family was not complete. After two miscarriages, one of which almost took Rachael’s life, and giving birth to a stillborn baby girl, the Mendez’s decided to turn to adoption. One night, Rachael stumbled across Reese’s Rainbows and discovered the plight that special needs orphans face abroad. Picturing their own son in this predicament, they suddenly felt called to do something. After clicking on the list of waiting boys, Rachael discovered Bodey and instantly felt the connection. His little baby photo, showed him sitting with his little hand fanned out beside him the same way their own son used to sit as an infant. Abandoned at 3 months old and sitting quietly in an orphanage with no one interested, Bodey needed a family to call his own. Yes, he needed to come home! After requesting his file, the Mendez family found more and more similarities between their two boys, especially with their shared love of basketball. Additionally, a friend of the family is from the same area and has toured the orphanage Bodey is living inside. It is the dream that these two little boys will grow up together in such a loving household, so now the Mendez’s are trying to prepare financially to take the leap and bring their son home. The cost of adoption will stretch them very much, but they could not leave Bodey behind. Please keep Bodey and the Mendez Family in your thoughts and prayers. Any contributions to bring Bodey home faster would be greatly appreciated.
4/3/2019 — AWAITING USCIS APPROVAL
$209.70
has been donated towards the cost of our adoption!
https://reecesrainbow.org/wp-content/uploads/2018officialrrlogoM-300x227.png00Michelle Zoromskihttps://reecesrainbow.org/wp-content/uploads/2018officialrrlogoM-300x227.pngMichelle Zoromski2019-02-08 21:28:242019-04-03 16:42:26BODEY for the Mendez family -- VA
“Be strong and courageous, do not fear. The Lord your God is with you…wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9
This verse was chosen for our beloved baby, Joshua Eric. We were very happily surprised to find out we were expecting in the summer of 2017. We have a beautiful blended family, and were thrilled to welcome our first-born son together. In the early Fall of 2017, a routine ultrasound showed our baby had a severe congenital heart defect and likely, Down syndrome. We realized that God had a different plan for our family. Plans were made for our son to undergo open heart surgery around the age of four months. During the remainder of Alycia’s pregnancy, medical plans were made and they learned all they could about Down syndrome and the amazing community they were welcomed into locally and throughout social media. Joshua’s siblings, extended family and friends were so excited and eager to welcome Joshua into our family.
When Joshua was born we knew Down syndrome was nothing to be feared and quite possibly one of our favorite things about him. He was beautiful and perfect in every way. He underwent his first heart surgery at one week old and made a steady recovery. His sweet little soul won the hearts of all who loved him…his nurses, doctors, extended friends and most of all his siblings and parents. However, as the weeks in the hospital progressed, Joshua went into early heart and lung failure. He had to undergo several open heart surgeries to repair his heart…much younger than expected. Very tragically, Joshua passed away from complications post- surgery at the age of 6 weeks and one day old. As painful as it has been to walk this grief journey and loss of their son, they feel they were given the beautiful gift to have their own hearts and minds opened to the beauty of special needs.
Alycia has always considered adoption a very real calling on her heart. However, it always seemed elusive. Too far out of reach to be able to. After Joshua passed, she began bringing the idea of possibly adopting a child with Down syndrome up to Eric. Their family thought and prayed about this, feeling as time went on, the tugging on their hearts and souls was for such a time as this. They talked with their older kids and everyone was wholeheartedly supportive. They experienced true, unconditional selfless love for their special needs infant and their hearts were cracked wide open to the needs of other babies who are orphaned. They realized that Joshua could have been born in any other country, or at any other time in history and not experienced the amount of care and love he received.
Knowing our family has an immense amount of enduring love to give an orphan, we have committed to the adoption of a baby boy who also has Down syndrome. We feel incredibly blessed to be entrusted with this calling. In the midst of much devastation with the loss of our first son, God has been doing something. In His way and in His timing, new hope has begun to grow. We know only God knows the full story and He is doing what only He can do. We believe that God is picking us to personally live out one of His promises… “I will not leave you as orphans, I will come to you.” John 14:18
We ask for your continued prayers as we move forward with paperwork, towards funding our adoption and eagerly awaiting the time we can bring our baby boy home to the safety of our arms. We know God is right here with us. We cling to this hope. Believe this hope. Live out this hope as He creates beauty from ashes. Fully. Completely. Perfectly. With Him.
3/27/2019 — COMPILING DOSSIER
$2,275.40
has been donated towards the cost of our adoption!
https://reecesrainbow.org/wp-content/uploads/2018officialrrlogoM-300x227.png00Michelle Zoromskihttps://reecesrainbow.org/wp-content/uploads/2018officialrrlogoM-300x227.pngMichelle Zoromski2018-12-27 15:03:072019-03-27 16:57:52CRAIG for the Rega-Bretz Family -- VA
A little about the Snyder family. The fairy tale began twelve years ago when two hearts came together as one. A leap of faith for love and family. The special part of this was Lonnie wasn’t just taking Michelle as his wife, he was also taking Kaiyla and Kyle as his own. As the family journey continued they shared a desire and passion to grow their family by opening their hearts and home to a special child through the means of adoption.
Little did they know how their very desire for a special little one would forever change their world. Fall 2015 a little face and that fluffy hair caught Michelle’s eye as she read through a Rainbow Kids email and had that feeling. This is to be their son! Fast forward to today as they celebrate 20 months home! Blessed far beyond measure to have the title of Miles parents and share the journey of life with him. He has forever changed their world and they cannot imagine life without him in it.
The current Snyder family status… Growing by adoption of one special ‘lil rose bud! They are blessed to have the opportunity of being on the journey to bringing home a little sister for Miles to grow up with and share the adventures of life. Two little ones with two different starts of life yet so many similarities. Both Miles and ‘lil rose bud are special in the fact that they have an extra chromosome, also known as trisomy 21. They also share the fact they were born half way around the world in Taiwan. The most special similarity… they are their children! Handpicked by God for the Snyder family!
Jeremiah 29:11
For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you HOPE and a FUTURE.
I Samual 1:27
For this child I have prayed and the Lord has granted the desires of my heart.
The Snyders are humbled and blessed far beyond measure that of all the families in the world God handpicked them to treasure ‘lil rose bud as their own. Join them on this journey by sharing their journey with others, lots of prayer and when felt lead the generosity of donation as they take the leap of faith for love and family as their family grows.
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts,
Lonnie, Michelle, Kaiyla, Kyle, Miles and ‘lil rose bud
3/22/2019 — AWAITING COURT
$1,655.72
has been donated towards the cost of our adoption!
https://reecesrainbow.org/wp-content/uploads/2018officialrrlogoM-300x227.png00Michelle Zoromskihttps://reecesrainbow.org/wp-content/uploads/2018officialrrlogoM-300x227.pngMichelle Zoromski2018-10-04 17:55:182019-03-22 15:58:44Lil Rose Bud for the Snyder family -- VA
ln October of 2007, Ronnie, a single dad of 3 girls, and Vivian, a single mom of 2 girls began a new adventure together as one family. 2 more baby girls were added to the mix; one in 2008 and the other in 2012. Children that were not being raised in a family had been on Vivian’s heart since she was a small child and in 2014 her childhood dream of growing a family through adoption was realized when they brought home their first son and 2 more daughters from Eastern Europe. Then in 2017 God sent them a super sweet baby boy bringing their total to 9 daughters and 2 sons.
While still pregnant with their baby boy Ronnie expressed to Vivian that he was open to adopting again. She was not but was willing to pray. Over the next few weeks God wrecked her heart for children with special needs who were being raised in institutions. That fall she came across a blog post of a family who had met Cadence and were hoping to help find her a family. And slowly over the fall and winter God changed her no to a yes.
Ronnie and Vivian and their children are excited to bring Cadence home and watch God’s plan to give her a hope and a future unfold. They are both humbled and grateful for any who come alongside them in their journey.
4/4/2019 — COURT PASSED! Final Trip in May
$3,178.69
has been donated towards the cost of our adoption!
https://reecesrainbow.org/wp-content/uploads/2018officialrrlogoM-300x227.png00Michelle Zoromskihttps://reecesrainbow.org/wp-content/uploads/2018officialrrlogoM-300x227.pngMichelle Zoromski2018-09-10 21:43:012019-04-04 11:45:43CADENCE for the Bowles family -- VA
https://reecesrainbow.org/wp-content/uploads/2018officialrrlogoM-300x227.png00Michelle Zoromskihttps://reecesrainbow.org/wp-content/uploads/2018officialrrlogoM-300x227.pngMichelle Zoromski2018-08-02 14:19:402019-01-28 15:27:01EDDIE for the Marshall family -- VA
https://reecesrainbow.org/wp-content/uploads/2018officialrrlogoM-300x227.png00Michelle Zoromskihttps://reecesrainbow.org/wp-content/uploads/2018officialrrlogoM-300x227.pngMichelle Zoromski2018-08-02 12:38:322018-12-12 21:35:12A Family for Titus -- VA
https://reecesrainbow.org/wp-content/uploads/2018officialrrlogoM-300x227.png00Michelle Zoromskihttps://reecesrainbow.org/wp-content/uploads/2018officialrrlogoM-300x227.pngMichelle Zoromski2018-05-31 15:30:002019-01-05 19:37:44SOPHIA for the Breakfield family -- VA
https://reecesrainbow.org/wp-content/uploads/2018officialrrlogoM-300x227.png00Michelle Zoromskihttps://reecesrainbow.org/wp-content/uploads/2018officialrrlogoM-300x227.pngMichelle Zoromski2018-05-07 12:43:372019-02-27 18:07:15ADDISON and ADELAIDE for the Kimrey family -- VA
https://reecesrainbow.org/wp-content/uploads/2018officialrrlogoM-300x227.png00Michelle Zoromskihttps://reecesrainbow.org/wp-content/uploads/2018officialrrlogoM-300x227.pngMichelle Zoromski2017-12-01 12:09:112018-09-25 14:47:27DARIA for the Petrich family -- VA
https://reecesrainbow.org/wp-content/uploads/Jaz-update.jpg354400Michelle Zoromskihttps://reecesrainbow.org/wp-content/uploads/2018officialrrlogoM-300x227.pngMichelle Zoromski2017-10-23 16:19:172018-08-06 12:57:56JAZ for the Mason family -- VA
https://reecesrainbow.org/wp-content/uploads/2018officialrrlogoM-300x227.png00Michelle Zoromskihttps://reecesrainbow.org/wp-content/uploads/2018officialrrlogoM-300x227.pngMichelle Zoromski2017-05-26 09:21:522018-04-23 20:39:14LILLIAN and ASTON for the Parkinson family -- VA
https://reecesrainbow.org/wp-content/uploads/Mary-1.jpg320180Michelle Zoromskihttps://reecesrainbow.org/wp-content/uploads/2018officialrrlogoM-300x227.pngMichelle Zoromski2017-03-05 22:06:512017-11-13 12:48:15MARY for the Nalle family -- VA
https://reecesrainbow.org/wp-content/uploads/brianna-2016.jpg675662Michelle Zoromskihttps://reecesrainbow.org/wp-content/uploads/2018officialrrlogoM-300x227.pngMichelle Zoromski2016-10-24 22:14:502017-08-28 15:15:58BRIANNA for the Shupe family -- VA
https://reecesrainbow.org/wp-content/uploads/Pepper.jpg423208Michelle Zoromskihttps://reecesrainbow.org/wp-content/uploads/2018officialrrlogoM-300x227.pngMichelle Zoromski2016-09-19 15:40:422017-08-16 18:11:11PEPPER and LIAM for the Marshall family -- VA
https://reecesrainbow.org/wp-content/uploads/zayne-2015-1.jpg791528Michelle Zoromskihttps://reecesrainbow.org/wp-content/uploads/2018officialrrlogoM-300x227.pngMichelle Zoromski2016-07-30 14:39:162017-02-28 15:53:20ZAYNE for the Fowler family -- VA
https://reecesrainbow.org/wp-content/uploads/Saleena-2-200x300.jpg300200Michelle Zoromskihttps://reecesrainbow.org/wp-content/uploads/2018officialrrlogoM-300x227.pngMichelle Zoromski2016-04-07 18:20:172017-03-19 18:38:08SALEENA and POLLY for the Huizinga family -- VA
https://reecesrainbow.org/wp-content/uploads/Shyla-1.jpg1024734Michelle Zoromskihttps://reecesrainbow.org/wp-content/uploads/2018officialrrlogoM-300x227.pngMichelle Zoromski2016-01-28 17:25:022017-02-28 15:48:10SHYLA for the Carter family -- VA
https://reecesrainbow.org/wp-content/uploads/unnamed-1.jpg444666Michelle Zoromskihttps://reecesrainbow.org/wp-content/uploads/2018officialrrlogoM-300x227.pngMichelle Zoromski2016-01-26 10:34:432017-02-02 13:33:29DANA for the Zittle family -- VA
https://reecesrainbow.org/wp-content/uploads/kimreyphoto.jpg640548Michelle Zoromskihttps://reecesrainbow.org/wp-content/uploads/2018officialrrlogoM-300x227.pngMichelle Zoromski2015-12-15 08:36:352016-12-22 10:32:30DARREN for the Kimrey family -- VA
https://reecesrainbow.org/wp-content/uploads/knight-2016.jpg960640Michelle Zoromskihttps://reecesrainbow.org/wp-content/uploads/2018officialrrlogoM-300x227.pngMichelle Zoromski2015-07-09 13:26:022016-07-05 08:38:24REILLY for the Knight family -- VA
https://reecesrainbow.org/wp-content/uploads/Dillon.jpg610405Michelle Zoromskihttps://reecesrainbow.org/wp-content/uploads/2018officialrrlogoM-300x227.pngMichelle Zoromski2015-06-28 18:14:112015-10-28 11:18:05JOSEPH and DIXON for the Wheeler family -- VA
https://reecesrainbow.org/wp-content/uploads/12108069_10208205864608598_1720830358533541129_n-2015.jpg960540Michelle Zoromskihttps://reecesrainbow.org/wp-content/uploads/2018officialrrlogoM-300x227.pngMichelle Zoromski2015-02-08 10:27:342015-11-06 07:28:08MALACHI for the Clark family -- VA
https://reecesrainbow.org/wp-content/uploads/Jonathon.jpg1024873Michelle Zoromskihttps://reecesrainbow.org/wp-content/uploads/2018officialrrlogoM-300x227.pngMichelle Zoromski2015-01-26 13:57:042015-09-28 10:08:53JONATHON for the Turner family -- VA
https://reecesrainbow.org/wp-content/uploads/nalle-ian.jpg464800Michelle Zoromskihttps://reecesrainbow.org/wp-content/uploads/2018officialrrlogoM-300x227.pngMichelle Zoromski2014-10-22 06:19:472015-05-16 16:59:52IAN for the Nalle Family -- VA
https://reecesrainbow.org/wp-content/uploads/ibanez-ned.jpg641960Michelle Zoromskihttps://reecesrainbow.org/wp-content/uploads/2018officialrrlogoM-300x227.pngMichelle Zoromski2014-10-02 13:58:362016-09-16 15:18:49NED for the Strong-Ibanez family -- VA
https://reecesrainbow.org/wp-content/uploads/Don-Michael-1.jpg357678Michelle Zoromskihttps://reecesrainbow.org/wp-content/uploads/2018officialrrlogoM-300x227.pngMichelle Zoromski2014-04-02 18:16:362014-05-16 17:29:52DON MICHAEL for the Munn family -- VA
https://reecesrainbow.org/wp-content/uploads/mack-asher-2015.jpg15362048Michelle Zoromskihttps://reecesrainbow.org/wp-content/uploads/2018officialrrlogoM-300x227.pngMichelle Zoromski2014-03-14 16:48:582015-07-08 19:03:07ASHER for the Mack family -- VA
https://reecesrainbow.org/wp-content/uploads/Ebony.jpg238244Michelle Zoromskihttps://reecesrainbow.org/wp-content/uploads/2018officialrrlogoM-300x227.pngMichelle Zoromski2013-12-28 21:27:182015-06-06 09:53:08EBONY for the Sutton family -- VA
https://reecesrainbow.org/wp-content/uploads/powell-thatcher.jpg960720Michelle Zoromskihttps://reecesrainbow.org/wp-content/uploads/2018officialrrlogoM-300x227.pngMichelle Zoromski2013-11-20 15:59:022016-05-30 11:37:25MIKEY and THATCHER for the Powell family -- VA
https://reecesrainbow.org/wp-content/uploads/Evie-Cassel.jpeg214320Michelle Zoromskihttps://reecesrainbow.org/wp-content/uploads/2018officialrrlogoM-300x227.pngMichelle Zoromski2013-10-28 16:08:272015-07-27 09:35:00SHAWNA for the Cassel family -- VA
https://reecesrainbow.org/wp-content/uploads/anders-tavin.jpg480640Michelle Zoromskihttps://reecesrainbow.org/wp-content/uploads/2018officialrrlogoM-300x227.pngMichelle Zoromski2013-10-08 11:59:452014-05-09 15:14:37TAVIN for the Anders family -- VA
https://reecesrainbow.org/wp-content/uploads/nelms-tiffany.jpg531428Michelle Zoromskihttps://reecesrainbow.org/wp-content/uploads/2018officialrrlogoM-300x227.pngMichelle Zoromski2013-09-10 13:38:282015-05-27 19:58:05PEPE for the Nelms family -- VA
https://reecesrainbow.org/wp-content/uploads/good-nelia.jpg960540Michelle Zoromskihttps://reecesrainbow.org/wp-content/uploads/2018officialrrlogoM-300x227.pngMichelle Zoromski2013-08-30 09:42:392015-01-16 19:39:31NELIA for the Good family -- VA
https://reecesrainbow.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Ian12.jpg638530Michelle Zoromskihttps://reecesrainbow.org/wp-content/uploads/2018officialrrlogoM-300x227.pngMichelle Zoromski2013-05-30 16:01:212015-01-05 14:33:27IAN for the Kirk family -- VA
https://reecesrainbow.org/wp-content/uploads/breakfield-jeremiah2013.jpg960720Michelle Zoromskihttps://reecesrainbow.org/wp-content/uploads/2018officialrrlogoM-300x227.pngMichelle Zoromski2013-05-06 16:56:162013-12-17 11:16:56ALARIC and CORWYN for the Breakfield family -- VA
https://reecesrainbow.org/wp-content/uploads/butler-wilson.jpg10831280Michelle Zoromskihttps://reecesrainbow.org/wp-content/uploads/2018officialrrlogoM-300x227.pngMichelle Zoromski2013-04-08 09:30:032017-01-13 20:10:58WILSON for the Butler family -- VA
https://reecesrainbow.org/wp-content/uploads/deutschkids.jpg480360Michelle Zoromskihttps://reecesrainbow.org/wp-content/uploads/2018officialrrlogoM-300x227.pngMichelle Zoromski2013-03-20 09:53:022014-12-17 18:14:27ESTELLE and GERARD for the Deutsch family -- VA
https://reecesrainbow.org/wp-content/uploads/daulton-heather.jpg11522048Michelle Zoromskihttps://reecesrainbow.org/wp-content/uploads/2018officialrrlogoM-300x227.pngMichelle Zoromski2013-03-06 23:38:052013-11-20 19:23:27HEATHER for the Daulton family -- VA
https://reecesrainbow.org/wp-content/uploads/IMG_0261.jpg480640Michelle Zoromskihttps://reecesrainbow.org/wp-content/uploads/2018officialrrlogoM-300x227.pngMichelle Zoromski2012-12-03 21:45:172014-02-14 17:47:48PENNY and FALLON for the Huizinga family -- VA
https://reecesrainbow.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/rhodes-kendra.jpg12001600Michelle Zoromskihttps://reecesrainbow.org/wp-content/uploads/2018officialrrlogoM-300x227.pngMichelle Zoromski2012-09-12 09:42:532015-07-25 15:05:26KENDRA for the Rhodes family -- VA
https://reecesrainbow.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Walter.jpg800704Michelle Zoromskihttps://reecesrainbow.org/wp-content/uploads/2018officialrrlogoM-300x227.pngMichelle Zoromski2012-08-16 22:40:432013-07-06 09:29:11WALTER for the Robbins family -- VA
https://reecesrainbow.org/wp-content/uploads/2018officialrrlogoM-300x227.png00Michelle Zoromskihttps://reecesrainbow.org/wp-content/uploads/2018officialrrlogoM-300x227.pngMichelle Zoromski2012-07-01 11:33:222016-08-04 19:22:52ZAIDLYN, EVIE and MATEO for the Medlin family -- VA
https://reecesrainbow.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/powell-misty.jpg720537Michelle Zoromskihttps://reecesrainbow.org/wp-content/uploads/2018officialrrlogoM-300x227.pngMichelle Zoromski2012-04-07 15:15:502014-07-21 10:29:50MISTY for the Powell family -- VA
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Hugh and Janet Berckmueller were college sweethearts and have been married for 26 years. Hugh and Janet always knew they wanted a big family, and they were blessed with six biological children. Their sixth pregnancy was medically complicated, and after his birth, it was determined that little George had Down syndrome. He spent two months in the NICU, but since that time, he has grown to be a healthy and energetic little boy, and a very special addition to the Berckmueller family! George’s diagnosis opened up their view to the plight of children around the world who are abandoned because of Down syndrome. In August 2016, the Berckmuellers brought home sweet little Elsa from Asia, who also has Down syndrome. Watching her bloom and grow with the love of a family over the 2 1/2 years since she has been home has been truly amazing. After seeing firsthand the conditions of children in orphanages, particularly children with special needs, and seeing what the love and care of family can do for a child, it made Hugh and Janet want to pursue adopting again. They decided they had a little more room, a lot of love to share, and the heart to add another child to their family. Jaxon is living in the same orphanage where Elsa grew up, so they already feel a special connection to him. The Berckmueller family is so excited to welcome home this precious little boy!
I have always wanted to adopt. From the time I first heard about adoption I knew that God was calling me to it. When Jon and I started dating I told him that if we ended up getting married we would be adopting. He agreed whole heartedly, though a little less enthusiastically as me at first. Ten years after we were married God gave us the most amazing little boy through domestic adoption. Originally we weren’t going to adopt a child with significant needs, but God had other plans. Our son has significant special needs and has amazed everyone with how much he can do at three and half years old. He never should have made it through pregnancy, never should have lived after his birth, and never should have survived to be adopted at two months old. But he did, and he’s thriving. We know firsthand what the love of an amazing God and the love of a family can do in a child’s life.
Edgar and Rachael Mendez met and fell in love at work when they both worked for the same Pest Control Company. Rachael was an insect specialist and Edgar was the Branch Service Manager. Their shared love of insects is what bonded them and allowed them to spend a lot of time together on problem accounts. Two years later, in July of 2009, the priest that married them told their friends and family he had never before had anyone fall in love because of bugs! Theirs is a happy marriage filled with similar values and a desire to build a family despite their cultural differences.
“Be strong and courageous, do not fear. The Lord your God is with you…wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9
A little about the Snyder family. The fairy tale began twelve years ago when two hearts came together as one. A leap of faith for love and family. The special part of this was Lonnie wasn’t just taking Michelle as his wife, he was also taking Kaiyla and Kyle as his own. As the family journey continued they shared a desire and passion to grow their family by opening their hearts and home to a special child through the means of adoption.
ln October of 2007, Ronnie, a single dad of 3 girls, and Vivian, a single mom of 2 girls began a new adventure together as one family. 2 more baby girls were added to the mix; one in 2008 and the other in 2012. Children that were not being raised in a family had been on Vivian’s heart since she was a small child and in 2014 her childhood dream of growing a family through adoption was realized when they brought home their first son and 2 more daughters from Eastern Europe. Then in 2017 God sent them a super sweet baby boy bringing their total to 9 daughters and 2 sons.
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