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From Russia with Love: An Adoptee’s Reflection on Adoption
I was born in St. Petersburg, Russia, and I was adopted and brought home to the United States by my family in the frigid winter of 1994—I was just under one year old. I was given a wonderful childhood and countless opportunities I never would have known had…
God’s Plan B? | A Letter From One of Our Adoptive Families
We love hearing from adoptive families we've served through adoption and post-adoption funding. It's a beautiful reminder of the profound impact your generous support can have on lives. This letter from Ron and Alexxis is no exception. Take a look— Dear Lifesong family, Almost 16 years ago, you…
God’s Faithfulness in Our Adoption Wait
My phone buzzed. During our adoption wait, I've always kept my phone close. Every time it rings, part of me hopes it's the call we've been waiting for. I answered. I tried to stay as calm as possible and listen to the information our social worker was giving…
How a Matching Grant Was God’s Faithfulness to Our Family
When we decided to grow our family through adoption, we knew we wanted to pursue an adoption from Asia. However, as we started looking into different programs, the adoption fees seemed beyond our ability. We ultimately came to the decision to spend our entire savings and trust that…
Here’s to the Dads
Words by mom, blogger, and Lifesong grant recipient Cady Driver All images are of Lifesong families Here's to the husband, who realized a life shift when he heard the sniff, saw the screen glow turned his way, heard the question... "Babe, look at this. Can we? Should we?…
The Surprising Reason I Chose Adoption | A Birth Mother’s Story
Placing my son for adoption went against everything I had planned for my life. I was 24 years old, working full-time as an RN, and I wanted nothing more than to be a wife and mom. So when I found myself with an unplanned pregnancy as a single…
Why We Adopted a Child with Down Syndrome
Guest post by 2019 Lifesong adoption matching grant recipient, Down syndrome advocate, and writer, Ellie Sanazaro. "Your daughter's test results came back normal." "I'm sorry. Can you say that again?" I sat in disbelief as I listened to the voice on the phone. 6 months earlier, my OB/GYN…
What’s the Difference Between Bolivian Kids and Your Kids?
Last week, we introduced you to some Bolivian kids, specifically 7-year-old Lucas. Today, we're excited to share some thoughts from a faithful Lifesong adoption and orphan care advocate, Terry Smathers. My wife and I just returned from Cochabamba ... home of Fundación Esperanza, Lifesong's ministry to over…
An Unlikely Advocate: How Community Transformed My Foster Child’s Experience
Guest post by Amanda Baird from More Than Enough A few years ago, I listened to an audiobook with one of my foster children. As the narrator described how a little boy’s aunt and uncle were treating him terribly, my foster daughter gasped, “He needs to be in…
From Scorched to Watered | Finding Strength After Placing My Child
Guest post from Eren Moore Isaiah 58:11 reads, “And the LORD will continually guide you and satisfy your desire in the scorched places, and give strength to your bones; and you will be like a watered garden, and like a spring of water whose waters do not fail.”…