Ave Maria Living Magazine | Issue # 2 | October 2016

He was diligent with his
schoolwork, loved to read, and
was happy to help with household
chores.
The family recalls how fun it was
to watch him try new things for
the first time, like swimming,
skating, guitar and jumping on
the trampoline. Liam acclimated
to his new home quickly, too. He
was full of energy and enjoyed
playing with his sisters. Their
family was feeling more complete
with each adoption.
The family decided to adopt one
last time, another baby boy so
that Liam would have a brother
close to his age to grow up with.
But again, this trip would see
them return with two new sons
rather than one. As they
prepared to bring home baby
Brogan, now three years old,
Keane came to his mother and
father and said, "I've been really
praying about it and I think we
need to bring home my
roommate."
He was referring to the boy with
whom he shared a room at the
orphanage? Kai, now 16. The
McQuades were touched by their
son?s love and compassion for his
friend. Keane added, ?I remember
money was a problem for getting
me. If you need more money, I
could give you all of mine.? Of
course, the McQuades could not
refuse. They brought home
Brogan and Kai together, making
them a family of twelve and
making two boys, who were best
friends, brothers!
The McQuades are so thankful for
the beautiful journey their family
has experienced through the
adoption process. It?s been a
life-changing experience for
everyone. Looking back on their
journey, they can see the hand of
God at work, even in the details.
After many years in the
Evangelical faith, they recently
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