A GIRL for the Adair family — UT

From the very beginning of their marriage, Miles and Elizabeth Adair have felt a deep desire to grow their family through adoption. In fact, the intention to adopt was discussed on their very first date!

After high school, Elizabeth spent several months volunteering in orphanages in Quito, Ecuador. There, she witnessed firsthand how children longed for families of their own—to be cherished, nurtured, and loved. She carried those experiences in her heart and promised herself that one day she would adopt.

Miles also felt this pull early in life. In high school, he was a peer tutor for students with disabilities, and later he worked as a para-educator in the special education department of an elementary school. Those experiences opened his eyes to the incredible love, joy, and light that children with disabilities bring into the world.

After nearly a decade of hoping and praying, the Adair family finally began their adoption journey in September of 2023. Elizabeth saw the instagram stories of RODS Heroes about a large number of children with Down syndrome waiting to be adopted in Armenia. They felt instantly that they had a daughter waiting for them in Armenia and signed their contract with their adoption agency the very next day. 

Now, nearly two years later, the Adairs are in the final stages of their adoption and are readying themselves to welcome a beautiful toddler with Down syndrome into their family. They have been matched and have already completed their bonding trip. Together, with their four children, the Adairs are counting down each day until their precious daughter is home. They are so thankful for the support of their family, friends, and community throughout their adoption journey.

8/31/2025 — FIRST TRIP COMPLETE

The Adair Family has also received a $2000 EE4 child grant!

The Adair family has met their $5000 Matching Grant from Reece’s Rainbow!