Jared Austin is our only biological child, and the eldest son. He was born to us about
I am just as convinced that of all our children it must be the hardest for Jared to accept
In fact, he has become one of our greatest advocates, and a huge help as we promote the book
Jared is married to a sweet young woman. He and Amber met at church while both were still in
Thus far they are the proud parents of two children, Caden and Sydnie. We have been blessed as
Jared is in restaurant management and together he and Amber are building a beautiful life for
Jared and family~~We love you with all our hearts!
Mom and Dad…a.k.a …Grammy and Papa John
four years after we adopted our first daughter, Leah. I am convinced that God knew this
son of ours would hold a special place in our hearts and in our family, a family destined
to have many children added from around the world.
the whys of our adoption journey. For, in the quietness of the night, or the confusion of
the days, he must surely ponder why God has asked him to share his parents with so many
unique siblings! Yet, I have never heard him complain, and we are continually blessed by
his unconditional acceptance of his position and his siblings.
and reach out to others in building our ministry efforts. I believe that says much about his
relationship with his Lord, and his maturity as a young man and his commitment to our family.
He desires to know more about God and to serve Him, and it shows in his actions and his words.
school. Though we moved away Jared had an unexplainable urge to return to our former home town
and once he re-met Amber and they discovered their love for one another, he understood why he
so desired to return, and what God had for him there. It is a sweet story of enduring love.
we have watched them parent these treasures with confidence and the love of Christ in their
hearts. Though Jared and Amber had both strayed from their Lord for a season, it gives us great
joy to know they have returned to the savior of their youths, and now are diligent in the
training and admonition of the Lord as they take our precious grandchildren to church to learn
how to walk in the ways of our Lord Jesus. They are firm, kind, loving parents, and we are
proud of their commitment to each other and their children.
themselves and their growing family. They both seem to have a heart for children; we wait
patiently to see just what God has in store for this special couple.
