Christie and Wesley Werts expanded their blended family by adopting Levi, the son of Wesley’s late ex-wife, who passed away soon after Levi’s premature birth. Motivated by Christie’s own experience in foster care, they decided to bring Levi into their home rather than see him enter the foster system. Despite initial complications and concerns, including legal hurdles and Levi’s biological father’s parental rights, the family relocated to Texas and completed the adoption process after 16 months. Christie acknowledges that their decision to adopt her husband’s ex-wife’s baby may seem unconventional, but to them, it felt like the right choice. Levi has seamlessly integrated into their family, bringing joy and a sense of completion to their lives.
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