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A Remarkable Story
When we began our adoption journey, we never could have anticipated the ways in which God would tell a remarkable story. He did this through His loving-kindness, beautiful generosity, caring provision, and faithful care of His people. It took 4.5 years to bring our twin four-year-olds home from Haiti.…
God Used You to Re-Write This Family’s Story
Years ago, Jack and Lindsay became aware of the plight of the orphan and the significant need for families to welcome children home. So they determined to adopt "someday"--either after their three children were teenagers or they were able to save enough money to fund the process. Funding, after…
Adoption 101: Common Questions When Deciding to Adopt
Choosing to adopt is a major decision that should be accompanied by plentyof prayer and conversation. Here are 5questions to ask yourself (and/or your spouse) when considering whether or not adoption is right for you. 1.Why dowe want to adopt? There are as many poor reasons as there…
When Two Becomes Eight Kids (and counting!) | Family Friday
Our plan when I married my wife was to have one or two children. Lifesong recently helped us add our eighth. From the bottom of our hearts, we are so grateful God allowed us to be part of His plan in this way and to be surrounded by…
13 Famous People Who Were Adopted
Since adoption receivesnegative publicity at times,it's nice to read about adoptees who grew up to do interesting or extraordinary things with their lives. Here are 13 examples. *Important to note: while these names are largely recognizable, every life is equally valued in the eyes of God. Every child…
Adopting Family, Don’t Lose Heart | Family Friday
Adoption is a hard road. That said, every minute--every moment--is WORTH IT.But every story is unique and this is ours.I had just had surgery and was struggling with complications. I was at an extreme low, trying to figure out how to continue with my new life. Adoption was…
Does God Ever Finally Say “Yes”?
Six months ago, my phone rang, and a voice I'd never heard before announced she was the adoption attorney and she had good news for me. (Don't forget to read the first part of this story, An Open Letter to Infertility.) I stood up really quickly and kind…
Where Life and Death Meet in Grace and Adoption | Family Friday
The adoption of our precious daughter is part of a legacy where God connected the dots of His sovereignty over 2 young lives, down to the smallest details. We started on the path of adopting a child with a limb difference because we had a nephew who was born…
5 Easy Ways to Encourage a Foster or Adoptive Family
There are hundreds of ways to participate in the ministry of foster care or adoption without actually parenting. Here are 5 simple ideas that could make BIG impact on the adoptive or foster family in your life— 1. Pray (and tell them you are praying). Prayer is not…
When the Plans Suddenly Change | Family Friday
After trying and unsuccessfully being matched 3 times for a little girl in the Philippines, we felt like God was tellingus to let our adoption plans go and to wait on Him. As a mom, I knew that when the timing was right, the right child would “fall…