The time is coming near.

35 weeks.
We have been so overwhelmed by the support and love of all of our family and friends over the past several months. It is truly incredible and has not gone unnoticed.


We now have an even bigger ask. An ask that doesn’t come easy.
With only a few weeks until baby’s due date, we have adoption and attorney costs quickly approaching. Although these fees seem difficult, we know that they will ensure that Mama M is able to be cared for and supported; that all aspects of this adoption are handled ethically and with integrity.
In an effort to honor our support system, we invite you to be a PIECE of our adoption! For every $25 donated, your name (or send us a message/bible verse of your choice) will be added to the back of a puzzle piece. Once the puzzle is complete, we’ll put all the pieces together to help decorate the nursery.


We have a GoFundMe account set up here: https://www.gofundme.com/a-piece-of-the-atkinson-addition. Our previous YouCaring page was closed since they were bought by GoFundMe so this is try #2!



There is nothing more humbling, vulnerable, and uncomfortable than asking other people for money. We cannot begin to describe how much we appreciate all of your prayers, donations, love, and encouragement. Thank you will never be enough!

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