I am trusting a stranger to carry my baby and it’s taught me a lot about the love of Christ

Shannon Cramer was devastated when she found out she couldn’t carry her own children but then another incredible family stepped in.

I wanted four kids. God blessed me with an amazing husband and I could not wait to repackage our love into tiny fingers and toes. I dreamed about snuggling on the couch—Parker’s hand on my baby bump—eyes dancing as we experienced the wonder of having our family grow.

One year into our marriage that dream fell apart. I was diagnosed with three autoimmune conditions that made pregnancy risky. So now, we are using a gestational carrier to have our child.