Christie and Wesley Werts have expanded their blended family by adopting Levi, a child born prematurely to Wesley’s late ex-wife who struggled with addiction and died soon after childbirth. Christie, who herself grew up in foster care, felt compelled to adopt Levi to prevent him from entering foster care. Despite logistical challenges and legal hurdles, including the need to relocate to Texas, the family persevered through a 16-month adoption process. Christie acknowledges that their decision to adopt Levi, who is biologically related to two of their other adopted children, may seem unconventional, but to them, it was a natural and compassionate choice.
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