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See a Family Recently Reunited! | Bolivia Update
Sometimes loving children as Christ loves them means absorbing our own hurts in order to create less hurt for them in the long run. Specifically, here at Fundación Esperanza--also known as Lifesong Bolivia--a key element in our work is identifying children who could possibly be reunited with a biological family member.…
When Staying Alive Depends on Being Adopted | Family Friday
We adopted Philip and Arthur from China nearly one year ago. Both of our sons have cerebral palsy. Philip, 4 yrs., was unable to self-feed, walk, or speak when we brought him home. He is now doing all three! Only God. Arthur was in serious condition, although we…
Adoption and the God Who Moves Mountains
God taught us through adoption that His heart is for the fatherless; He will move mountains to place the lonely in families. My wife Julie saw Ellis’s picture while I was in Rwanda with Compassion, and she instantly felt like he was our son. She tried to push the feelings away;…
My First Father’s Day as a Foster Dad
I remember the first time I saw my girls. I had butterflies in my stomach. At first it was a picture on my Iphone. Then I remember walking into the agency and I saw them through the window blinds. The youngest had long (and I mean long!) black…
When the Surprise Is a Son by Saturday | Family Friday
While still living in Guatemala as missionaries, we felt a clear call to return to the U.S. to pursue adoption. After arriving home, we began our home study in June of 2015. I remember asking our worker about the timeline. She commented that no later than October, she…
How to Be a Remarkable Father Through Adoption
My first Father's Day was a doozie. My wife and I were in the early days of being home with our newly adopted son, and my wife was on full bed rest with 1 week to go before delivering our second son. I was in my final weeks of…
The Life We Never Imagined | Family Friday
With each of our three adoptions, we have come to a deeper understanding of the Father's sovereignty ... and the beautiful joy that comes out of the adoption tragedy. One quote, in particular, kept us going in spite of the storms. “If you want to walk on water, you have…
God Works in the Waiting Room
In 2017, guest blogger & Lifesong Adoptive mom Amelia shared candidly about the 10-year-long wait for her son. Today, nearly 4 years later, her words are as true as ever. Enjoy this guest post from the Lifesong Blog archives… I love adoption. It’s beautiful, messy, hard. It’s…
What Every (Adoptive) Mom Wants to Hear This Mother’s Day
Let's be honest. Motherhood is a tough job... harder than anyone ever warned us it would be. Ever notice how your fellow mom friendsstrategically failed to communicatethe realities of sleepless nights, potty training, or mom brain? And let's not even start with mom guilt.It's motherhood's best-kept secret. As an…
5 Quick Thoughts for the Weary
In the middle of another long week? Here are 5 quick thoughts to consider when you are weary-- 1. God delights to use dust. "God loves to take the dust of our shattered places and do something miraculous with it." --Lysa TerKeurst, Proverbs 31 Ministries 2. God desires…