Founder's Story
Saint Mary International AdoptionsSaint Mary’s Founder: My Mission to Start this Adoption Agency
On November 8, 1992, By God’s grace, I survived a terrible car crash. I hope the picture of the car wouldn’t be seen as disturbing, but rather as proof of the miracle that took place that day.
Some may call it a “near-death experience” and there may be different descriptions as to what that means, but I can share with you that the only thing going through my mind was:
“Oh Lord, what is going to happen to my son? Who will take care of my child?”
I believe that God heard my cry, and by His grace, mercy, and love, he gave me a new life so that I can see my son grow up. The new life God gave me is in His Son Jesus Christ, “that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life”. “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation.” God had a plan for my new life: not only be able to raise my son but He gave me a heart full of love and passion for orphans. It is by His grace alone that my son didn’t became one. God assigned me a mission to start this adoption agency and to serve orphans through it.
We begin our workday with a prayer. We pray that the adoptive parents who God has chosen to adopt through His agency will find us easily. We look forward to serving those whom He has for us so that we can serve them through a process that will result not only in one less orphan, but also with another child being raised in a Christian home growing up to know Christ Jesus.
For those who may like to learn more, I look forward to sharing. And by the way, my son, after graduating from Business school told me that he too wanted to be a part of the agency as he feels God is calling him.
The photo below is of us at an adoption conference in 2015.
To God be the glory,
-Saint Mary International Adoptions Founder


Succes Stories
Learning about the process by seeing how different families went through each step can be a good learning experience for future adoptive parents. We've shared several stories, each with real timelines, and steps, as they happened in real life to real families.

Christian and Sandra's Story
Finished adoption in 27 months.

Monica and Manny's Story
Finished adoption in 25 months

Jeremy and Jessica's Story
Finished adoption in 20 months

Stacy and Sam's Story
Finished adoption in 18.5 months

Gabe and Jessica's
Adopted 2 Year Old

Ana' Story
Finished adoption in 20 months.

Paul and April's Story
Finished adoption in 28 months

Mike and Megan's Story
Finished adoption in 30 months

Daniel and Alexandra's Story
Finished adoption in 36 months
Continue Your Research
We are humbled to have over 25 years of experience with Bulgarian, Polish and Serbian international adoption. We also help parents adopt children with special needs such as Down Syndrome. Continue to learn about the process and your options by checking the links below. If you have any questions, we offer a FREE, No-Obligation Consult. The consult is a great place to start your research.
Text us or call us with any questions. 704 527 7673.
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"One Less Orphan" Stories:
Monica and Manuel’s Adoption – 25 Months
Christian and Cassie’s Adoption – 27 Months
Jeremy and Jessica’s Adoption – 20 Months
Samuel and Stacie’s Adoption – 18.5 Months
Daniel and Alexandra’s Adoption – 36 Months
Paul and April’s Adoption – 28 Months
Mike and Megan’s Adoption – 30 Months
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