"When Mike and Hayley set out to adopt a child from Sierra Leone, Africa, never in their wildest imaginations did they dream this venture would lead to the "Jones Dozen." This dramatically moving story will amaze and inspire any reader. Their stunning observation: "It was the least we could do!""-- "Mike and Hayley Jones set out to adopt one, or maybe two, African children. They had no idea where this chaotic, inter-continental road would take them. How could a search for a child explode into a tribe of eight young kids--who didn't speak English? The nation of Sierra Leone had no formal adoption process, causing Mike and Hayley to spend many months in Africa that involved more than ten lengthy trips. at any cost traces a heart-wrenching 34-month journey in response to God's call to Africa. They escaped Sierra Leone before the Ebola crisis racked that nation"-- Provided by publisher. Provided by publisher.

Introduction -- New Names -- The Journey Began Years Ago -- Wrestling with God -- Going Separate Ways -- Restoration and Renewed Hope -- Starting a Family -- Think Big! -- Sharing Our Dream with the World -- Our Great Eight's Story -- When One Door Closes, Bang on Another -- Work, Pray, Work -- When Months Turn Into Years -- The Breaking Point -- Home Front -- Mighty Ways -- Coming Home -- Cocnlusion: The Jones Dozen -- Children's Profiles -- Acknowledgments.