Introduction

Most of you know us, but for those that don't, we are the Newbold family. Right now, it's just me and Rick. Our sweet angel Chloe went to be with Jesus in August after losing her battle with Leukemia. Chloe was such a beautiful, special child. She had Down Syndrome and was full of life and light, an absolute joy to be around. She loved everyone she met and was such a little miracle to us! You can read more about Chloe and see more pictures of her at www.chloesmiracle.com.

It was our special little miracle, Chloe that led us to want to adopt. We felt like from the beginning that we were blessed that God gave us such a special little baby girl. Sometimes I still can't believe that God gave us such a beautiful child. God also chose to take her back home to be with Him. I believe it was because she was just too good for this earth and God wanted her there with Him. We can't wait to get to Heaven to see her sweet face again. But until that day, we have to carry on with our lives and do the most good that we can while we are here. Chloe taught us how fragile life is and she left a tremendous impact on literally thousands of people. She did this in 2 short years. She was definitely a life force and so loved by all. I hope that at the end of my journey here on this earth, the same can be said for me.

Losing Chloe made us search ourselves and think about what was really important in life. To us, love is most important. Death itself can not separate us from love. Romans 8:38For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, 39neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. With that being said, love is the most important thing that there is. Christ's love for us is what gives us the promise of spending eternity with Chloe.

We had previously discussed adoption, but after stumbling across Reese's Rainbow, we prayerfully decided to adopt. It was after becoming aware of how international orphans with DS often suffer, that we knew we had to adopt. We are beginning the process to adopt two little girls internationally with Down Syndrome. One is four years old and the other is one. After all Chloe gave us, how could we not want more of these special children? They truly are God's little miracles and we just LOVE them so much.

This blog has been set up for you to be able to follow along with us through out our journey of adoption. Please keep us in your prayers as we go through this. Pray that everything will go quickly and smoothly for us.