Christie and Wesley Werts embarked on a heartfelt journey to unite their families, creating a close-knit, loving bond between Christie\u2019s daughter, Megan, and Wesley\u2019s children, Austin and Dakota. Despite facing concerns about Christie\u2019s age, the couple remained optimistic about expanding their family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Their path took an unexpected turn when they joyfully welcomed a new addition to their lives through adoption\u2014baby Levi. The couple\u2019s story began five years earlier, when they fell in love and decided to blend their families by getting married. While the idea of having a biological child seemed challenging, their miracle arrived in the form of Levi, a beautiful baby who became a part of their lives in a special way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Born prematurely at just 33 weeks in Texas, his biological mother, who had been battling addiction, tragically passed away just four days after giving birth. Neither Christie nor Wesley were aware of the pregnancy, as it stemmed from a previous relationship, making the news of Levi\u2019s birth a shocking revelation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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When Christie and Wesley learned of Levi\u2019s heartbreaking circumstances\u2014having no one to care for him\u2014they were deeply moved. Christie, who had experienced foster care herself, felt an undeniable call to give Levi the loving, stable home he needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Remarkably, before they even knew\u00a0about\u00a0Levi,\u00a0Christie\u00a0had\u00a0been\u00a0having\u00a0vivid\u00a0dreams\u00a0of a blonde-haired,\u00a0blue\u2013eyed\u00a0baby. She took this as\u00a0a\u00a0sign\u00a0that\u00a0adopting\u00a0Levi\u00a0was\u00a0meant\u00a0to\u00a0be. Upon finally meeting\u00a0him\u00a0in Texas, Christie felt as though her dreams had become reality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Though their hearts were set on bringing Levi home, the adoption process was far from easy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Christie\u00a0and\u00a0Wesley\u00a0had\u00a0to\u00a0sell\u00a0their\u00a0home\u00a0in\u00a0Ohio\u00a0and\u00a0move\u00a0to\u00a0Texas\u00a0to\u00a0meet\u00a0legal\u00a0requirements. Complicating matters,\u00a0Levi\u2019s\u00a0biological\u00a0father\u00a0still\u00a0had custody rights, which prolonged the process and added layers of complexity. What followed was a lengthy journey involving court hearings, home visits, and interviews over a span of 16 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
During this time, Christie and Wesley shared parts of their story online, receiving both encouragement and criticism. Despite the challenges, they remained committed to the joy of giving Levi a forever home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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After a long wait,\u00a0Levi\u2019s\u00a0adoption\u00a0was\u00a0finally\u00a0approved, making him an official member of\u00a0the\u00a0Werts\u00a0family.\u00a0Now\u00a0a\u00a0thriving\u00a0two\u2013year\u2013old, Levi is surrounded by\u00a0love\u00a0and\u00a0cherished by his parents.\u00a0Christie\u00a0and\u00a0Wesley\u00a0plan\u00a0to\u00a0share\u00a0the\u00a0story\u00a0of\u00a0his adoption\u00a0with\u00a0him\u00a0as he grows, celebrating\u00a0the\u00a0incredible blessing he has brought to their lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Though they encountered some negative feedback along the way, the Werts family\u2019s incredible journey was embraced by many who offered love and support for them and their precious son, Levi.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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