The Ratcliffe Family Adoption Fund

Dear Family and Friends,

While preparing for our 7-month-old daughter’s adoption finalization this summer, we received unexpected news: her birth mom is expecting our daughter’s full biological sibling and is due in early spring! We know that unexpected pregnancy can elicit both joy and fear, especially when one is living through difficult circumstances.

We have talked at length with our daughter's birth mom about her hopes and plans for this baby. One of her top priorities is that the siblings grow up together. Ultimately, she asked our family to adopt this baby, and we're so honored to be considered as parents for him or her. She loves these children deeply, and I am blessed to share the title of “mom” with her.

Unlike our two previous adoptions, we haven't had years to prepare before starting the process. So, we are humbly asking for your help in the following ways.

1. Financial: We have 19 days to raise the first $50,000 to support the expecting mother through pregnancy and birth, pay legal fees, and complete our home study. Our funds are depleted from our last adoption. Our family is committed to living within our means, and we do not expect our adoption account to be replete for another 2 years. Please rally around our daughter's birth mom with us during these next 19 days to support her during this pregnancy. We are grateful for every gift.

2. Pray fervently! If you’re Catholic, we are praying through the intercession of St. Joseph and invite you to join us. We believe God blessed this child with life, and his or her biological parents share this belief. We are all excited to discover who he or she will become! Please keep this child and their birth family wrapped in prayer. Pray that our family’s hearts and home will be ready for this child. And if you cannot partner with us financially, please pray that we may connect with those who are able!

Thank you and God bless you,

Sammi and Connor Ratcliffe

***Note from Marina Mirolli***

It is with great joy that I invite you to support some of my dearest and truest friends. I have personally witnessed the love of the Ratcliffe family in opening their hearts and their home to their two beautiful children. While this third baby is quite unexpected, we believe in God's goodness and continue to trust His plans.

Please consider sharing this page with family and friends. We will update this page as the journey continues. Count on our prayers for you and please continue to pray for us!