The happiness that comes from becoming a parent is priceless, but it is also difficult to find, and many couples spend their whole lives wishing they could have a family of their own. And here is where fostering and adoption come into play, shining as a bright light and offering individuals the opportunity to round out their families with the addition of a child.

Adoption is always a possibility, and non-traditional families may be every bit as lovely as conventional ones in their own ways. The tale of Sadie and Jarvis Sampson demonstrates that love is the only thing that can really bring people together and keep them that way.

It all started when the Sampsons skipped their family’s vacation on a cruise to Mexico because they were too exhausted from their jobs. Two weeks before, Sadie had started a new job, and her husband had started a new one a few weeks before that. Both of them were excited about their new opportunities.

While making her way back, Sadie remembered that she had neglected to carry the life jacket that belonged to her younger sister. She then got in her car and went back to her home, where she retrieved her sister’s jacket and made the decision to leave it at her aunt’s house because her aunt was also going on the cruise.

She was on her way when she got a message from her closest buddy who lives far away. She inquired as to whether Sadie and Jarvis were interested in either fostering or adopting a kid. Sadie was hesitant because she believed it would be an expensive choice, similar to IVF. On the other hand, her pal had more to say about it.

“My friend and her boyfriend are now weighing the pros and disadvantages of putting their kid up for adoption or into foster care. I informed them that I believed you all would be a fantastic match for the position, “responded Sadie’s pal. The Sampsons were extremely used to the feeling of longing to start a family of one’s own.

The lady was criticized for her adoption choices, which ranged from being called a “kidnapper” to being accused of providing preferential care to children of the white race.

After being married in January 2018, the couple began making concerted efforts to have a family as soon as possible. They tried everything, including ovulation tests, prenatal supplements, cycle-tracking apps, and fertility monitors, to increase their chances of becoming pregnant. Regrettably, none of the strategies succeeded.

They sought medical attention after a series of pregnancy tests came back negative. Every medical professional Sadie saw told her, “Lose weight, and you’ll conceive as soon as possible.” Sadie had gastric bypass surgery in February 2019, and after the procedure, she lost 28 pounds in the first month alone.

Yet, after a number of trips to the obstetrician as well as fertility experts, the Sampsons were unable to conceive a child. They eventually ceased up, believing that they were only destined to play the role of uncle and aunt. A week later, Sadie’s buddy reached out to her once again, and then a caseworker did the same thing.

Sadie was informed by the social worker that the kid’s biological mother had approached them with the request to place the child in their care for a period of six to twelve months while she underwent treatment. Even though they were concerned about becoming too connected to the boy, the Sampsons decided to take him in.

Shortly after that, the couple received another contact from the social worker who informed them that the birth mother wished for them to adopt the kid. Both Sadie and Jarvis were completely taken aback. They had gone from not having any children to being parents overnight via the process of fostering a child.

The Sampsons were shocked when they learned that the child’s biological parents desired a privately arranged adoption. As a direct result of this, they contacted their attorney and got the required documentation drafted as soon as possible. After that, Sadie made up her mind to tell her mother the wonderful news.

“YOU HAVE GRANDCHILDREN IN YOUR FUTURE! We have been given the opportunity to adopt a young boy who is only two weeks old “Sadie made an exclamation. She was delighted to hear her mother jumping with joy. After the signing of the legal documents by the birth parents, Sadie and Jarvis traveled to see their kids.

They made the trip to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) of the hospital to experience their first moment as parents. His birth occurred seven weeks earlier than expected, at 33 weeks, and he weighed four pounds and five ounces at birth. The newborn was covered in a blanket, and he was so little that Jarvis was able to hold him in one of his hands.

The infant was delivered preterm, which resulted in his having a feeding tube protruding from his nose. Both Sadie and Jarvis worked while spending the rest of the day with their newborn child in the pediatric ward of the hospital. The day had finally arrived when his feeding tube could be removed.

It was suggested that the Sampsons bring him back to their house. Following the advice of the attending physicians, the new parents brought their bundle of joy home in the car. The adoption of Ezra Lee was completed in October 2020, and ever since then, he has brought nothing but joy and love into the lives of his adoptive parents.

Following the arrival of young Ezra, the Sampsons realized the challenges that come with becoming parents. The new parents had an overwhelming sense of gratitude for their baby, and they decided to start recording their experience on social media.

Through the process of embryo donation, Sadie and Jarvis became parents to twin daughters in the year 2021. Their names are Journee and Destinee. The black couple decided to raise their three white children, a boy, and two girls, under the belief that “Families don’t have to match.” As a result, they are the proud parents of three children.

The decision to adopt children of a different race than one’s own might bring unwanted attention from members of the community, which may include critical remarks. When a black woman from Connecticut adopted two white children, she was subjected to the same kind of backlash that Sadie and Jarvis experienced.

The lady was criticized for her adoption choices, which ranged from being called a “kidnapper” to being accused of providing preferential care to children of the white race. Nonetheless, she demonstrated to the whole world that love is not limited by racial prejudice via her true maternal instincts.