Things started to backpedal for the Justices.
The birth mother backed out at the last minute and decided not to give her child up for adoption. Sarah and Andy understood the situation and wanted to keep trying. They get in touch with the agency again.
Andy and Sarah went through the whole interview process again and were chosen by a new birth mother. Unfortunately, the same thing happened and the birth mother changed her mind at the last minute. The birth mothers are under no contractual obligation to give up their children in favor of the Justices, hence the latter couldn’t seek the help of a lawyer even after another disappointment.
Sarah and Andy knew that giving up wasn’t an option.
Even though they fully supported the birth mother every step of the way of the pregnancy, they always ended up receiving some sad news.
Sarah and Andy were completely understanding and respected the mother’s decision. However, they’ve already gone this far along in their journey that giving up is definitely not an option for them. They decided to continue on and try again in the hopes that someday they would finally be able to bring home a child into their loving home. To their credit, the Justices had shown so much strength and resilience despite receiving one disappointment after another.
Soon enough, the Justices received a call that would change their entire lives forever.
It cannot be denied that Sarah and Andy have become heavily disappointed at this point. Some might even say that they’ve gotten a little discouraged. They have prepared themselves and even made sure that their own home was ready should they finally get to adopt a child.
Eventually, another good news knocked at their door. The Justices have been through so much, and while frustrations have come and gone, they couldn’t just give everything up in vain. Thankfully, their investments of time and energy seemed to be paying off. Their wait was finally over—all it took was one phone call.
A third birth mom chose them as would-be-parents and she had a big surprise for them.
At this point, Sarah and Andy were disappointed and somewhat discouraged. However, one call would wash their worries away and renew their spirits.
The adoption agency called and told them that a birth mother had chosen them to be the parents of her baby. It was great news for Sarah and Andy, but that was not all. They were in for another massive surprise, something so unexpected that it would blow everyone’s mind. Perhaps after they received the call, the Justices began to really think about strict money management in preparation for what was about to happen in their lives.
The birth mother’s ultrasound came with a big surprise.
Sarah and Andy were absolutely elated to hear the news that a third birth mother had chosen them to adopt her baby. They were there for the birth mother each and every step of the way and were invited to join her for an ultrasound appointment.
However, it was here they found out the life-changing surprise. While everything looked normal and healthy, there was one major plot twist—the birth mother was actually carrying three babies instead of one. Needless to say, it was time to look for a new house with home insurance that would be big enough for their family!
No one expected that the birth mother was carrying triplets.
Sarah, Andy, and the birth mother were completely shocked to see the three small figures appear on the ultrasound monitor. The Justices have prayed for and worked so hard to have a family of their own and now they’ve been blessed with not just one, but three babies!
At this point, Sarah and Andy prepared themselves for what was to come. Although they weren’t expecting to adopt three kids, they knew right then and there that this was meant to be. The Justices then expedited the adoption process and started making the necessary investments in preparation for the arrival of their bundles of joy.
The Justices were underprepared by they were up for the challenge.
They’ve waited this long to have a baby and they weren’t scared at all at the idea of raising three babies at once, even though they only initially considered adopting one. They knew it wasn’t going to be easy, but they were ready for the challenge.
Sarah and Andy knew that they would eventually want to have more children along the way, but they didn’t anticipate raising three at the same time. They must have felt really nervous because three children meant they needed more money—but even if they had to take out personal loans, they will not refuse this blessing.
They started baby-proofing their home.
They wasted no time preparing themselves and their home. The couple had to buy three of everything—three cribs and three strollers! Buying baby stuff was expensive, but it definitely not as costly as the in-vitro fertilization process would’ve been.
Sarah and Andy didn’t mind the costs and they were willing to shell out anything in preparation for the babies’ arrival. Perhaps even installing a various precautions to make the babies comfortable, including a modern home security system to protect their new family. Their dream of becoming parents was within reach. After waiting for so long, they were absolutely thrilled!
Sarah and Andy’s family and their community had their back.
New parents will agree that taking care of a baby can be a handful. Can you imagine what Sarah and Andy must have gone through when their first experience at being parents meant taking care of five babies at once? However, Sarah and Andy managed well with the support and love they received from their families.
Tusla’s Eastland Baptist Church helped by cooking food for them and providing milk for the babies. But, food wasn’t the only thing their community helped them with. Through everyone’s generosity the couple’s savings were able to cover other necessary expenses, such as electricity bills.
Strangers from all across the state also helped them out.
Sarah and Andy’s situation is nothing short of a miracle. When news got out about their growing family, people took the initiative to help out the Justices in however way they can.
The entire state of Oklahoma also helped them out by sending diapers, bottles, blankets, and clothes for the babies. With five babies to care for, they needed to at least 200 diapers and 84 bottles of milk a week! People continued to show their support for the family by offering to babysit the babies so that they can go to their jobs and earn a living to pay for gas and other basic necessities.