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Saying Yes to Adoption a Second Time
Surprise pregnancies are a somewhat common occurrence. Surprise adoptions I would guess are a bit fewer and far between. Our first adoption process was relatively smooth. We always thought we would adopt, we started the process, and we brought home …
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Where Do I Start? An Adoption Guide
Guest post by Loving Shepherd Ministries Adoption can be an overwhelming process, and it’s ever-changing. Recent slow-downs in many countries and a vast number of agencies to choose from (both international and domestic) can lead you to ask questions like: …
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Guatemala Update
We are thankful to share this update from our ministry partners at Village of Hope Guatemala. We want to take this space and thank our amazing beautiful teams and church partners. This season has been one that has been …
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5 Simple Ways to Make this School Year Great for Your Adopted Child
The start of school can be a time of anxiety for all young learners, but it can be especially tough for our adopted kids. Curious students will often ask awkward questions. Simple school projects can inadvertently bring up hard things …
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Highest Scores, Excellent Teachers and Community Outreach
Last month marked the end of another school year at our three schools in Ethiopia. Once again our staff saw many students receive the highest marks on the national exams. Not only that, but 46 of our girls achieved the …
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The Gift of Special Needs
The first 15 years of our married life, my husband was a pediatric physical therapist. He began his career at a small clinic on the north side of Chicago working for kids with special needs. His ease with kids was …
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3 Things You Need to Know Before Adoption
What parents wished they knew before adoption…I am sure that you could write 20 posts on that subject…But I’ll share 3 I think are essential. Recently I heard former Atlanta fire chief, Kelvin Cochran share on a podcast three essential values …
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2018 Mid-Year Impact Report
We believe God calls us to care for orphans–and with you–we are reaching more than ever. God is using people like you to adopt, care, serve, and give to support orphans and vulnerable children through Lifesong. Take a look …
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God Was Faithful Down to the Last Penny
We believe money should never be the reason a child doesn’t have a family. Many families consider adoption, but for many the reason they don’t start the journey is money. Today we share the testimony of a family’s second adoption. …
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Just Look At Them Now! | Liberia Update
Samuel and Moses are happy and healthy. They have big smiles these days, and like most boys in Liberia, they have lots of energy and love to play soccer. It hasn’t always been so. They were brought to the Home …
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