“At first we were so naive, and what I’ve found out is that naivety for the most part is a blessing. We had no idea what we were getting ourselves into. And let me assure you, it was a battle at times. There were times it got down and dirty. Our children were in the balance, and only a parent can understand what that means. But we were always filled with strength. Heaven was ever present.”
Meet the Ketterers
After the complicated birth of their daughter, Sofia, Michael and Ivey decided not to have any more children naturally. When their daughter was seven years old she started having vivid dreams that she had to rescue three young boys. The scenarios were different in each dream but each time she had to pull one of the babies from danger. These dreams recurred for years. In one dream there was a girl her same age standing across a creek while one of the babies was drowning. In her dream, Sofia lifted the baby from drowning. Sofia began begging Michael and Ivey to adopt. They her at the beginning that their lives were perfect and they already had the perfect daughter. Michael explained that because they only had one child they could give her everything she wanted. What they didn't know was that she REALLY wanted her brothers and she was quietly praying in private for her family to grow…….
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