Hello! Our names are Ben & Thea. We are high school sweethearts and find great joy in learning to love one another. We carry the cross of infertility and have for most of our marriage. At the end of 2021, we were told that we would not be able to have biological children. This has been difficult and has required us to lean more deeply into our relationships with the Lord, our family, and friends. We know science is limited, but God is not! We are excited to grow our family through adoption. The gift of life is so precious! Adoptions these days cost around $50,000 without factoring in the home study fee, travel, birth mother assistance, room & board, and any unexpected fees. We humbly ask first for your prayers. We know “the human heart plans the way, but the Lord directs the steps” (Proverbs 16:9). Secondly, if you feel called in helping us in this mission, please consider donating to our “Baby Mahrer” fund! Thank you ahead of time! Please know of our prayers and gratitude for each of you. We cannot do this without you! May God bless and keep you. ❤️