Dear family and friends,
About 12 years ago, I found myself living in a college dorm with 4 strangers. One of those strangers would eventually become the best friend that I would ever have. Dustin and I shared very few similarities at that point in our lives and no one would have guessed that we would develop a lifelong friendship, not even us. There’s no doubt in my mind that it was a God thing. Proverbs 27:17 says “As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.” Dustin is one of the few people in my life that has helped me truly understand the value and the meaning of this scripture. Over the years, we have shared joys and we have shared pains. But as you all know, Dustin has seen more pain in his life than most of us ever will.
After the accident, Dustin took his shattered dreams of being a professional downhill racing athlete and humbly traded them in for better dreams. Dreams of being a stronger Christ follower, and of being a devoted husband, and of being a role model to kids, and of being a loving father... Rather than wasting time shaking his fist at God, Dustin chose to recognize that he had improperly valued his former dreams. And almost immediately after his athletic dreams were shattered, he acknowledged that they were destroyed so that he could experience the joy that comes with living his life for more fulfilling dreams. Nicole was by his side throughout the whole ordeal demonstrating her love, wisdom and strength. We saw her Christ honoring dreams of being a loving wife and compassionate mother intertwine with Dustin’s. The tragedy that threatened to take Dustin’s life ended up uniting him with Nicole and allowing them to dream better dreams than they ever had before.
I suspect most people (me included) struggle with pursing dreams that they improperly value for their entire lives. But Dustin and Nicole have cultivated a wonderful dream that is undoubtedly honoring to God and one that will bring them more joy than they have ever known… Their dream is to be parents. And God has opened the door for them to embark on this life changing journey! But they need our prayers and our support as they endeavor to start their family. The adoption process is emotionally and financially draining. We need to pray for Baby Liam’s health and safe delivery, and for his birth mother, and for his mother-to-be. We need to pray for his birth father and for his father-to-be, and for the transition from one family to another. Aside from these ever important prayer needs, there is also a significant need related to funding the adoption process. Please prayerfully consider helping the Kodger’s financially. The adoption process costs an excess of $25,000 and the cost is more of a burden than they can bear alone. As close friends to Dustin and Nicole, Lori and I feel encouraged and privileged to be able to help them overcome this obstacle. Please join with us in supporting the Kodger’s with a generous gift that will help them realize their dream of becoming parents. If you’d prefer to donate anonymously, feel free to send a check to Lori and I. Otherwise, checks can be made out to Dustin and Nicole directly or you can give online at http://kodgeradoptionjourney.blogspot.com (click “DONATE” at bottom left). Either way, 100% of your donation will go to Liam Kodger’s adoption!
Thank you so much for your prayers and support. In Christ,
Bob and Lori Siffert
(For the Siffert's or Kodger's address please message one of us on Facebook)
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