Riggs Adoption Story

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Trusting God’s Faithfulness through Heartache and Joy

Lenard and Alexis Riggs’ adoption journey is a profound testament to trusting God’s plan through both heartbreak and joy. After enduring two miscarriages that confirmed they could no longer grow their family naturally, they felt the Lord calling them to adoption. With their faith firmly rooted in God and supported by the encouragement of their community, they followed His lead. Today, they joyfully celebrate the arrival of their adopted daughter—a powerful reminder of God’s faithfulness and provision.

Trusting God after Loss

After suffering two painful miscarriages, Lenard and Alexis turned to the Lord for direction. They sensed His call to adopt and were strengthened by the encouragement and prayers of friends who had gone through similar journeys.

“We believed God still had plans for us to grow our family, even though it looked different than we originally imagined,” Lenard shared.

The Riggs found peace in trusting that God would guide them through the adoption process, knowing that His plan would unfold in His perfect timing. Their church and friends rallied around them, providing love and support as they stepped into this new chapter.

Heartache on the Adoption Journey

The road to adoption was filled with both anticipation and sorrow. After being matched with an expectant mother, Lenard and Alexis prepared to bring a new baby into their home. However, tragedy struck when the baby was born prematurely and passed away due to complications from an umbilical cord knot.

Despite the overwhelming grief, they continued to lean on the Lord. They found solace in God’s sovereignty, trusting that He was still at work, even in their pain. “We are praying for the birth mom and dad and that the Lord draws them to Himself,” Lenard shared in his correspondence with the Omnah Foundation. Though heartbroken, the Riggs believed that God’s plan for them was not finished and moved forward in faith, resuming the adoption process.

God’s Provision and Community Support

The financial burden of adoption—nearly $70,000—was daunting, but the Riggs trusted that God would provide. Through garage sales, craft fairs, and lemonade stands, their friends, family, and church community rallied to help raise funds. Their children even pitched in, eager to help bring their new sibling home.

A paid-forward grant through the Omnah Foundation, along with the support from their community, was an answer to prayer. It allowed Lenard and Alexis to focus on preparing for their future child, trusting that God would continue to provide for the remaining needs.

Welcoming Their Daughter Home: a Journey of God’s Preservation

After months of waiting and prayer, the Riggs were matched with another expectant mother. Though excited, they soon faced another trial. Their daughter was born prematurely, and like many premature infants, she faced serious challenges early on. She was immediately placed in the NICU, where doctors worked to address her difficulties, especially with feeding. The first few weeks were filled with uncertainty as they watched their daughter struggle to eat and gain strength.

Lenard and Alexis leaned on the Lord through every moment in the NICU, praying for their daughter’s life and asking God to sustain her. In their communication with the Omnah Foundation they shared their prayers and asked others to join them in trusting God for her healing.

The day they left the NICU was filled with gratitude and praise to God, who had carried them through yet another trial and preserved their daughter’s life. Though her start was difficult, she is now thriving under their care, a living testimony to God’s grace and provision.

A Testimony of God’s Faithfulness

The Riggs’ adoption journey has been filled with trials, but through every challenge, they continued to lean on the Lord. Now, as they enjoy life with their daughter, they can see how God’s hand guided them at every step. Their story stands as a powerful reminder that God is faithful, even in the most difficult seasons.

Lenard and Alexis Riggs’ story is a testament to the power of trusting God through heartache and uncertainty. After enduring loss, they chose to lean on the Lord, trusting His perfect plan. Today, their home is filled with the laughter of their adopted daughter, a living reminder of God’s faithfulness. Through it all, they’ve experienced the truth that God’s provision is always enough, and His timing is perfect.


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