Adoption Special

Eikon wanted to take a little diversion from our normal posts to promote a subject that is near and dear to our hearts. This past summer we were approached by our good friend and graphic designer extraordinaire, Rebekah Tennis (http://www.rebekahtennis.com/) to shoot the cover for an adoption magazine that she was hired to design called “Lifetime”. We jumped at the opportunity! On a universal level as well as a deeply personal level, this really meant something to each of us. Stella just adopted her first child in April and the opportunity to support both adoption and more practically, an adoption organization was an unexpected, joyful way we could give back. We reached out to Rachel, a friend who was pregnant at the time, and asked her to model for us (Baby J portraits to follow). Rachel has also been touched by adoption as she has beautiful adopted siblings who were a part of this amazing process. Rachel graciously agreed and we went off for a few hours to get a cover shot. This is the end result (front and back).

There will be 70,000 magazines distributed in doctor’s offices, crisis pregnancy centers and Planned Parenthoods across the US. We pray that mothers who are considering abortions will be encouraged to consider adoption instead. Even though the road may be difficult, we know that God can do amazing things in the lives of birth moms, adopted children and adoptive parents. I know that Eric and I have been immeasurably blessed and our lives have been unbelievably enriched by our child. Since the shoot, Rebekah and her husband started the process of adopting internationally. We’re praying that they can bring a baby home before the end of the year! The best Christmas present EVER.