GRACE, JOY, HOPE & FAITH…
They are special! These two sets of twin sisters were adopted by Jeff and Danette Gillingham. (Mother) Danette explains, “We adopted them as frozen embryos from a couple who had done in vitro and had leftover frozen embryos. The mother was too old to have any more children and was burdened about these “babies” that were in Frozen Storage waiting for life. An adoption agency in Southern California started a program to match infertile couples with genetic families that had frozen embryos.” It’s called the Snowflake Embryo Adoption Program. No two snowflakes are alike as are no two embryos!
The Gillingham’s were among the first families to adopt. Danette actually gave birth to their adopted children and all four girls are 100% genetic siblings.
This information was kept somewhat private for many years, but eventually this amazing family of six decided that this information should be shared. After multiple radio, TV and newspaper interviews regarding their adoption story, they were invited to The White House to meet President Bush and stood on stage with him as he vetoed the Embryonic Stem Cell Research Bill.
These four sisters, Savannah & Morgan age 17, and Hailey & Jillian, age 14, soon to be 15, call themselves the GillyGirls, an Americana, Bluegrass band. Growing up on a 5-Generation family ranch in California’s Sierra Nevada foothills has given them a love for all things country and that includes traditional American music. It is easy to forget they haven’t done this for long. They make it look effortless and fun!
They have fans all over the United States and have produced several CD’s (https://gillygirls.us/store/), so check out their boutique for these and other items. The pandemic caused many of their concerts to be cancelled or postponed, but soon they will be on the road again! You can follow their itinerary.
If they are in your area, go meet the GillyGirls and their family! The girls and their music are lovely in every way.
Website: gillygirls.us
Click below to listen to one of their lovely songs.