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What Happens to Widows like Esther in Tanzania?
Thank you for loving our kids in Tanzania through child sponsorships, giving, and praying. You are making an difference. In our last update, we were excited to share how God is using goats (yes, goats!) to help provide for our ministry. Today, we have a new update from our team— We…
See the Impact You Are Making This Year!
You are making an impact on children and families around the world. God truly delights to bring beauty from ashes. We know from our own story—in which God ultimately used a failing food business to start the ministry of Lifesong—and we believe we're seeing His ability to make…
Did You Know These ’21 Olympians Were Adopted?
The Olympic Games are finally here! The sports world has officially gathered in Tokyo, and for the next two weeks, we'll get to enjoy the beautiful ceremonies and impressive athletes that take center stage. It's no secret that many Olympians from the past were adopted, but did you…
One Fundraising Miracle After Another
After our home study was approved, we were unsure how we were going to come up with the next phase of costs. But when we received word that we were offered a matching grant through Lifesong and that they'd also help us in our fundraising efforts, our attitude…
Introducing Lifesong Liberia Vocational College!
We don't want any child or young adult to be left behind in Liberia. Which is a challenge since very few students have the academic ability or financial means to attend school, vocational college, or university. Liberia remains one of the poorest countries in the world. 80% of…
5 Lies Adoptive Parents Believe
Adoption is a gift. However,like anything important,a lot of misinformation surrounds it. And no matter how genuinely motivated, lies about adoption are harmful to children in need of families. How many couples are hesitant or unwilling to adopt simply because of "something they've heard"? Here are 5 common…
From Sister to Mom: A Life Marked by Adoption
A single adoption journey impacts so many lives. Our minds often go to a child who was adopted or parents who brought a child home. But the following letter that was sent to our office recently proves that one life touches many... including a sister. Brigitta's parents' willingness…
It’s Really Happening! | Summer Camp in Ukraine
Though we recently shared this important update from our team in Ukraine, we're excited to have some more good news about what God is doing now that summer has officially begun. Our team in Ukraine writes— This summer season here in Ukraine is busy! We have so many…
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…
George Jr. | Husband, Dad, Change-Maker in Haiti
Imagine having a 20% unemployment rate here in the U.S. Now imagine having a 20% unemployment rate without any safety net of unemployment insurance, health care, or food security. What would you feel?Fear, anger, panic? In Haiti, a 20% unemployment rate would because for celebration.Two-thirds of the country's…