Christie and Wesley Werts, a loving husband and wife, started their love journey five years ago and married to form a blended family.
Christie’s daughter, Megan, and Wesley’s children, Austin and Dakota, formed a lovely family.
But little did they realize that their love story would take an unexpected turn, bringing a miracle baby, Levi, into their life through adoption.
The couple’s tenacity and determination were evident throughout Levi’s adoption process. After waiting 16 months for the adoption process to be completed, the Werts family was looking forward to welcoming their baby boy home.
Baby dream
Levi’s adoption story, however, has a poignant twist that feels like a dream come true for Christie and her family. Levi was born in Texas in August 2021, and his biological mother, Wesley’s former lover, struggled with dr:ug use during pregnancy. Tragically, she d.i.e.d four days after Levi’s early birth at 33 weeks due to addiction and coronavirus complications.
The couple found out about Levi when Wesley’s sister delivered tragic news about his ex-wife. Christie, who had been in foster care herself, was determined to provide Levi with a secure and loving home.
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Even more astonishingly, Christie experienced three months of repeated nightmares about a blue-eyed blond kid before discovering Levi. When she learned of Levi’s existence, this dream played an important role in her decision to adopt him.
The Werts family flew to Texas from Ohio to meet Levi through Child Protection Services, and their initial encounter was precisely like Christie’s fantasy. “When I walked in and saw this blond-haired, blue-eyed baby, I immediately fell in love. It was a very surreal feeling. This was my son,” she explained.
While the adoption process is sometimes difficult, particularly for infants, the Werts family encountered additional challenges. After selling their Ohio home and moving to Texas for court hearings, they had to go through a legal process that included the termination of Levi’s biological father’s parental rights.
After 16 months of house inspections, interviews, and court appearances, Levi’s adoption was finalized, and the couple could finally take their baby boy home.
Facing cri:tic:ism
Despite the heartwarming aspect of the story, Christie received backlash from some internet users who questioned her decision to share it online.
“I mean, poor baby, he’s gonna see this when he grows up and is gonna give him a lot of depression and more,” someone remarked.
“Some things you don’t share on the media, and this is one of them?” said another user.
Other people were happy for the couple and wrote that they wished the new family a happy life.
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