Thomas Wilson Pickleball Adoption Journey: Thomas Wilson, known as a “pickleball miracle,” opened up about his health, family, and plans for returning to the court on the Pickleballers podcast. He shared how he and his wife, Brittany Wilson, met and how their shared faith guided them through a long and challenging journey to adoption.
Early Life and Meeting Brittany
Thomas Wilson met Brittany Wilson while attending a homeschooling academy in high school. “I met Brittany when I was at a homeschooling academy in high school. We’re two years and 11 months apart in age, and I thought maybe I’ll date her one day,” said Wilson. They reconnected after his first year at Purdue University, starting a friendship online that turned into dating. After four years of dating, they got married.
Life in Ministry and College
After marriage, the Wilsons attended Bible college together. “We lived in Colorado Springs for three years and we worked at a phone center to pray for people,” Wilson said. They were part of a global ministry called the Prayer Warriors. Their daily routine started at 2:45 a.m. and included work at the prayer center, college classes, and returning to pray before going to bed at 7:00 p.m.
Challenges and Adoption
Thomas Wilson later entered the corporate world in Texas. The couple wanted a large family but faced difficulties.
“We’ve always wanted to have a big family, and after a year of marriage we started trying to have kids. I ended up having three surgeries over eight years and it ended up being a 10-year process. It was tough,” (Thomas Wilson).
After years of struggles with infertility and surgeries, the Wilsons adopted their first daughter, Holyn Wilson, in 2023.
“When we got Holyn, every morning I would try and let my wife sleep because she did the night shift. I’d get up early at 6:00 a.m., but I would look at Holyn and just cry,
which is a little absurd. But just the amount of gratitude, the situation she came from, and how everything worked out, despite some hardships, we believe that was the Lord’s plan all along,” (Thomas Wilson).
A year and a half later, the couple adopted Haven Wilson, Holyn’s biological sibling.
“I would go through the misery of surgeries and the grief a thousand times over again to have what we have now,” (Thomas Wilson).
Looking Ahead
Though Thomas Wilson has not yet returned to professional pickleball, his recovery looks promising. He and Brittany Wilson now focus on their growing family, finding joy and gratitude in their journey.
News in Brief: Thomas Wilson Pickleball Adoption Journey
Thomas and Brittany Wilson overcame years of infertility and surgeries to adopt two daughters, Holyn and Haven. Known as a “pickleball miracle,” Thomas shared their story on the Pickleballers podcast, highlighting how faith, perseverance, and family shaped their challenging but rewarding journey.