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And Now, We Wait
Jon and Stacey barreled through their to-do list. They completed their paperwork, finished classes, and officially took their profile "live." All that was left to do was wait. (Which, as anyone who has gone through the adoption process knows, waiting no small task.) Still raising the extra funds…
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?…
A Prayer for Those Who Wait | David Platt
David and Heather Platt know what it means to wait for an adoption. They had planned to bring their son home in early 2020, but the COVID-19 virus meant they couldn't travel. Burdened for his son and for all who are waiting, David shared the following… Our child's…
Friends, Foster Care, & Mother’s Day
Guest post by Holly Gnuse of The Forgotten Initiative, an advocate ministry of Lifesong. It doesn’t matter what age or stage you’re currently in: Having friends to walk beside you is a good thing. A sweet thing. I’m finding that true even, and especially, in this foster care…
Foster Care 101: Your Guide to Foster Care Awareness Month
Guest post by Sarah Wilson of The Forgotten Initiative, an advocate ministry of Lifesong. May is Foster Care Awareness Month. We at The Forgotten Initiative believe that awareness leads to action. We believe that when the body of Christ hears about foster care and learns about needs and…
An Open Letter to Infertility
In 2017, an adoptive mom and Lifesong matching grant recipient moved our audience by candidly sharing her experience with infertility. Today, nearly 4 years later, her words still resonate deeply. In honor of National Infertility Awareness Week, enjoy this special guest post from the Lifesong Blog archives… Nearly…
“We Knew Right Away He Would Be Our Son”
Guest post from Matt & Andrea, Adoptive Parents and Lifesong Matching Grant Recipients Over five years ago, we felt strongly that our family wasn’t complete. But for three years, we struggled with infertility and loss. Over the last year, the topic of adoption kept coming up in the…
Gethsemane: Where Healing Begins
In 2014, an adoptive mom moved our audience by candidly sharing her family's experience with post-adoption trauma. Today, her words still resonate deeply. Enjoy this special guest post from the Lifesong Blog archives… I sat on the hallway floor in the dark. I was hugging my knees which…
Powerful Advice for Your Adoption
In 2019, Brandon and Kathryn brought home their daughter from China with help from a Lifesong matching grant. And in the process, they received some powerful advice. In Kathryn's words... When God opened our eyes and our hearts to the little girl across the ocean who would…
5 Things My Adopted Daughter Taught Me
Guest post by Lifesong mom, adoption advocate, and blogger Lissa Anglin We adopted our daughter from China ... when she was 2 years old. And in the course of the almost 3 years that she has been home, I have heard some iteration of the phrase “she’s so…