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They Said “Yes” & Left the Rest Up to God
Adoption & foster care advocate Jason Johnson once said, "There's never a perfect time to foster or adopt. Just a lot of reasons to say YES despite the many reasons to say NO." It's easier said than done. But saying the difficult YES to adoption can have a profound…
How God Led One Family to Adopt a Daughter with Down Syndrome
Adoption is complicated. To an outsider, it might seem like families choose to complicate it even further by adopting a child with special needs. But here's a look at one family's perspective... When we first started the adoption process, we pursued infant domestic adoption. While waiting for a match,…
What COVID-19 Teaches Us About Adoption
Every crisis gives us an opportunity to grow. COVID-19 is no exception. In the space of a few weeks or months, the current pandemic forced us to make drastic changes in almost every area of life. Cities and even countries shut down overnight, and organizations closed at least…
Proof That Your Waiting Has Purpose
It's a word both adults and children alike despise: wait We tend to want things instantly. And in our modern, fast-paced culture, that's not an unreasonable expectation. 2-day shipping. Instant streaming. Microwave dinners. If only adoption was that simple... A family we supported with an interest-free loan recently…
This Adoption Story Isn’t What You Think
Guest post by Donna Nicholson, LPC, from Bethany Christian Services Emily* was a 36-year-old mother of two and facing an untimely pregnancy when we met. Her story was long, complicated and, to me, a pregnancy counselor for Bethany Christian Services, very familiar. She came to me contemplating an…
“Chance Had Nothing to Do with It.”
Have you ever walked through something frustrating, only to realize it led to amazing things? As followers of Jesus, we know this isn't just chance. We learn in Romans: "...for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose." Sometimes the good…
A Decade-Long Dream
Though the decision to adopt isn't quick or easy, the call to adopt is usually clear. And whether it takes days or a decade from being led to adopt until the adoption is finalized, God is faithful every step of the way. Adoptive dad Casey, recently wrote this…
The Marathon after the Sprint: 6 Ways to Support Families Post-Adoption
Guest post by the CCAI Post-Adoption Team The sprint to adoption is filled with paperwork, prayer, fundraising, classes. But once a child comes home, the post-adoption marathon begins. Here's how to support adoptive families over the long haul. God doesn't call every family to adopt. But He does…
What to Do If Your Adoption Gets Overwhelming
"I have learned to kiss the wave that throws me against the Rock of Ages." —Charles Spurgeon A little over one year ago, Bryan and Joy traveled to Burundi, Africa, to adopt their son, Samuel. Get a peek into their visit... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VHgRtzG5m1Y&feature=youtu.be Given the joy in this video,…
Promises Over Plans
Guest post from Christen Price (Adoptive Mom & Lifesong Matching Grant Recipient) Like many families, adoption was something my husband and I always talked about in our marriage but never knew exactly when the time would be right. Having three children, two jobs, and already busy schedules, we…