Duggleby Family Adoption

Josh and Laura Duggleby adopted their daughter, Theresia last year from Burundi. They actually traveled with the Webbs, who were another recently 35K sponsored Family.

Upon returning to the states with Theresia, their daughter had literally 4 items she brought with her from the orphanage: two dresses, a pair of underwear and a photo. The photo the Duggleby's received and what they learned it meant has changed everything for them. The photo was of Theresia, her caretaker at her orphanage, and another little girl. In the time since coming back to the States, the Josh and Laura have learned that Theresia and this other child were raised like sisters. This is a very unique thing coming out of an orphanage of nearly one hundred children, but this relationship is a very special one indeed. And so, although in the reality of life right now, having spent the past 5 years fundraising and sacrificing many aspects of life as they walked the journey and the road to Theresia they did not expect to be trying again so soon. 

And so, here they are, the reminder that love sometimes requires courage, and with that courage, sacrifice. They are reminded that every bit of sacrifice is worth it, because we are talking about human life. We are talking about the life of another little girl, around the world, in need of a place to call home. Our prayer is that she might get to do so right alongside one whom she already calls sister. 

The Dugglebys know this is a large endeavor. The reality is that they need people like the 35Kcampaign community. So Josh and Laura invite you to join them on their second journey. This journey is likely to happen much quicker this time. The journey before them is large and fast; and yet they have shown the courage to love anyway, they have shown the audacity to believe they can do hard things, they have shown the belief that miracles are still real, they believe people can still come together and rally for causes, and that every person deserves to be fought for with all we have. Lastly, they are reminded that needing others on this journey is not a means for shame, but rather a cause for gratitude. Join us in funding the Dugglebys for this little girl in Burundi, and for Theresia who wants her sister to share her new home. 

From the Dugglebys:

Thank you for seeing us, thank you for having the courage to love with us, and thank you for jumping into deep waters of faith, believing in miracles on this journey ahead.