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The Gonzalez-Springer family lives in the Hoosier state of Indiana. Mercede and Alex met while attending college and have been married for almost ten years. They both knew early into their marriage that they would adopt those with special needs. Together, they have adopted five wonderful children from the foster care system, ranging from mental health, cognitive, to physical diagnoses. They have two nineteen-year-old children who no longer live at home. At home, they have two daughters, Nevaeh and Philosophy, as well as a son named Santiago. But to them, their kiddos are just typical kiddos and often don’t realize their diagnoses because they are just out living their best life. They love going to the local farmer’s market every Saturday, and the thought of adding more little ones to their wagon for the market brings them so much joy! They also love attending their local minor league baseball team’s games on Friday nights, and they are eager to add some extra seats!
They are so excited to embark on this journey of international adoption. They are so thankful for all the prayers and help provided along this journey!
7/29/2025 — COMPILING DOSSIER
The Gonzalez-Springer family has a $5000 Matching Grant from Reece’s Rainbow! When their FSP reaches $5,126 they’ll receive an additional $5000!
The Gonzalez-Springer family has met their additional $500 match from Isaac’s Buddies!
Timothy and Lanie are the proud parents to 5 incredible image-bearing kiddos and they are gearing up to make another 2-3 year journey to bring home a little piece of Haiti! When you see orphans through the eyes of Jesus it’s so hard to look away, especially when you have the space, love, and the ability to add one final little one.
After our 2-year and 6-month journey to Haiti to bring home Jackson (Breckin) and Flantscheska (Florence) the miracles and the calling never stopped. They witnessed health that was actively declining be restored thanks to modern and better medical care. Everyone witnessed bonds formed between their children that came so naturally they just portrayed #LovingLikeJesus How could they not obey Him one final time, when that is all they have to do – the rest of this journey including the outcome falls on Jesus Christ.
The louder He called the more His peace poured out beckoning them to trust, obey, and follow Him right to him…yup you heard that right, following the Son of Man to bring home their very own son!
As the Reyes prepare to embark on another long journey they know and fully believe Jesus’ hands are so deeply woven in this story, as He has ALREADY begun to show just how involved He is! As they say yes to follow Him back to Haiti to make the cutest little boy the final piece to their perfect little family on their quiet little cul-de-sac!
Never in their wildest dreams would they have believed they would be lacing up their shoes to make another 2-3 year journey but here they are! Due to how long this adoption process is they have been cleared to start so here they go taking one giant leap of faith to chip away 2,284 miles between them and their SON for the second time! One tiny little word, “yes” is fixing to change 8 lives forever!
They would greatly appreciate your prayers, your cheering and any other form of support you are willing to give! For updates and more they do have a private FB group – Following the SON
9/16/2025 — COMPILING DOSSIER
The Reyes family has met their $5000 Matching Grant from Reece’s Rainbow!
Mark and Christina met in high school. And got married soon after. Mark joined the U.S Army, and they had three wonderful sons, Noah, Aiden, and Lukas. While Mark was serving in the military, Christina raised their three boys through multiple long deployments. Christina always wanted to adopt, having family members that are adoptees. but the timing never seemed right. Finally, after Mark retired from the Army in 2021, and with their three sons now grown they felt it was a perfect time to finally add to their family through adoption.
In late 2022, Christina saw the profile of a beautiful little boy in Eastern Europe, and they brought home Stefan in early 2024. Earlier this year, another little boy became available for adoption from Stefan’s same orphanage, and they decided that they just had to return to Eastern Europe and bring him home as well. Stefan is excited to be getting a sibling, and to see his friend again!! With two adoptions so close together, the Moore family could really use all the help they can get to bring their new child home!
9/3/2025 — AWAITING USCIS APPROVAL
Jake and Autumn are incredibly overjoyed to once again be on an adventure to bring their 4th daughter home! They have been married for 17 years and live on a little farm in rural Indiana. From the start they have always dreamed of having a large family and knew their family would grow through adoption. When their oldest child was born with medical needs, they became passionate and even more determined realizing that their hearts and home were created to welcome little ones with complex medical needs.
Jake loves being outdoors, reading and has recently started bee keeping. Autumn loves creating art and gardening her flowers. They have 3 little girls who they absolutely adore. River just turned 13 and is their animal loving, kindhearted artist who adores her dog, Spot and raising her baby goats and bunnies. Zephyr is 8 ½ and joined the family in 2025 from Bulgaria. She is a gentle, cuddly little one who loves music and being read to. Olive is 4 ½ and is the spunky, giggly baby of the family who loves rolling everywhere. Ollie joined the family in 2023 from Bulgaria. While all 3 girls have medical needs, they are genuinely the happiest little bunch one could meet.
Jake and Autumn felt a strong pull to Africa as they have a big family and personal connection there. They were absolutely thrilled when the most joyful, vibrant, sweet little 7 year old girl spoke to their hearts! They quickly began the process to adopt her. While this very special little girl has specific medical needs that definitely does not dampen her ability to light up the entire room!! They are so excited and 3 sissy’s can’t wait for her to come home!!!
3 back-to-back adoptions have definitely been a wild, joyful adventure. They are so grateful for all the love, encouragement and prayers and appreciate so much and with humble very hearts any assistance towards bringing their darling girl home.
9/15/2025 — AWAITING USCIS APPROVAL
The Dickens family has met their $5000 Matching Grant from Reece’s Rainbow!
Hello again from the Braddock Bunch! We are so excited to be adding a little boy and a little girl from Bulgaria to our family. Thank you for supporting us on this journey!
8/29/2025 — AWAITING USCIS APPROVAL
The Braddock family has a $5000 Matching Grant from Reece’s Rainbow!
When their FSP reaches $5,067 they’ll receive an additional $5000!
The Anderson- Hansen family, Charlie, Liz and their seven children (Ethan, Savanna, Nikita, Abby, Nikolina, Emmeline and Cameron) are on a new adoption journey! They adopted their sons, Cameron from DCF in 2021 and Nikita (RR “Bert”) from Ukraine in 2021. They then brought home their daughter, Nikolina (RR “Pippy”) from Bulgaria in 2024. All three of these children have added such joy to the family that the idea of another adoption was never far from thought. Charlie and Liz are both registered nurses and enjoy the field immensely. Charlie works in the Neuro ICU and Liz does Private Duty Pediatric Nursing. Liz has always had the heart for special needs adoption and was thrilled when she met Charlie and realized that his heart also led him to adopt. After scrolling through Reece’s Rainbow for years they found their son, Nikita, and daughter, Nikolina. After getting them home and integrated into the family, they came across a little boy on Reece’s Rainbow who tugged their heartstrings! What an easy decision it was to return to Eastern Europe to make this new little one the baby of the family!
Four adoptions in four years is quite a feat and they need their village now more than ever! They are so thankful and blessed for the village that has grown around them and their children and would love to have everyone along on their next adoption journey!
8/29/2025 — AWAITING USCIS APPROVAL
The Anderson-Hansen family has a $5000 Matching Grant from Reece’s Rainbow! When their FSP reaches $6,130 they’ll receive an additional $5000!
Hello everyone! We’re Sam & Stacie Bauer & our daughters Wynter & Talia. We have always felt drawn to adoption. After struggling with PCOS & infertility for 13 years, we were blessed to adopt our first daughter, Wynter, in 2016.
After we adopted Wynter, we knew we wanted to adopt another. So, after much research, we decided on Eastern Europe & found the profile of a little girl who stole our hearts. We got to bring her home in 2021.
We still feel our family is not yet complete. We would love a little boy to love & our girls would love a little brother. Once again, we have found the profile of a little one who has completely stolen our hearts & we would love to bring him home. We would really appreciate your help in bringing him home & giving him the loving home & family that he so deserves.
1/20/2025 — HOMESTUDY COMPLETE
Hello Reece’s Rainbow supporters and friends! I am beyond thrilled to share that I am pursuing the adoption of a daughter with Down syndrome. My life has been layered with multiple friends with Down syndrome starting in the 4th grade, when I was paired as a buddy with another student in my elementary school. Since then I have been blessed by endless opportunities to connect with people with disabilities of all ages, including several years leading a week of camp for adults with disabilities. The first year we held the camp, my friend with Down syndrome from the 4th grade was one of our campers!
My camp story is one of so many examples of how God has led me to this journey of adoption. Being surrounded by both friends with Down syndrome and stories of adoption growing up, I’ve always known my life would lead to special needs adoption one day. I cannot say how excited I am to know the day is here!
My journey to motherhood will be my life’s greatest joy, and I am honored by the support I’ve received from family and friends so far. Thank you for your prayers and kindness!
1/10/2025 — USCIS APPROVED/DOSSIER in TRANSLATION
The Thompson family has a $5000 Matching Grant from Reece’s Rainbow! When their FSP reaches $5,703 they’ll receive an additional $5000!
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Combined Locks, WI 54113
CLICK HERE to contact us.
Your questions will be directed to the appropriate team member.
