Christie and Wesley Werts began their love story five years ago, blending their families when they got married. Bringing together Christie’s daughter, Megan, with Wesley’s children, Austin and Dakota, they created a beautiful family. Little did they know that their journey would take a unique turn, leading them to welcome a miracle baby, Levi, into their lives through adoption.
The journey to Levi’s adoption showcased the couple’s resilience and determination. After waiting for 16 months for the adoption process to finalize, the Werts family eagerly anticipated bringing their baby boy home.
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Yet, Levi’s adoption story has a heartwarming twist that feels like a dream come true for Christie and her family. Born in Texas in August 2021, Levi’s biological mother, Wesley’s former partner, struggled with drug use during pregnancy. Sadly, she passed away just four days after Levi’s premature birth at 33 weeks, a victim of addiction and complications linked to the coronavirus, according to Newsweek.
The couple learned about Levi when Wesley received the devastating news about his ex-wife from her sister. Christie, who had experienced foster homes herself, was determined to provide Levi with a stable and loving home.
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Although the adoption process is typically challenging, particularly for infants, the Werts family encountered additional obstacles. They sold their house in Ohio and relocated to Texas for court proceedings, enduring a legal process that included terminating 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 were finally able to take their baby boy home. However, despite the heartwarming nature of the story, Christie faced criticism from some internet users who questioned her decision to share the story online.
“I mean, poor baby, he’s gonna see this when he grows up and it’s gonna give him a lot of depression and more,” someone remarked.
“Some things you don’t share on social media, and this is one of them,” said another user. Others were happy for the couple and wished the new family a happy life.
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