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God Makes All Things Possible | Bringing Mhadelyne Home
Adrian and Jennifer felt the unmistakable tug of God on their hearts to adopt. They had already brought three children home via adoption and knew they wanted to adopt again. This time, they hoped to adopt from the same Gospel-centered orphanage. Jennifer explains— "In the process of messaging…
The Moment We Knew God Would Provide | An Adoption Story
This month we're honoring National Adoption Month and sharing stories of how God chooses to provide for families in the adoption process. Here's a story from Toni and Alex who recently adopted with Lifesong funding. Toni writes— We had already been matched with a birth family when we…
November Is National Adoption Month
Welcome toNational Adoption Month. Here at Lifesong, we believe every month is an opportunity to share about adoption, but we’re grateful November has been recognizednationallyas National Adoption Awareness Month! Did you know, according to the Barna Group, 38% of practicing Christians have seriously considered adoption, but only 5%…
God’s Plan B? | A Letter From One of Our Adoptive Families
We love hearing from adoptive families we've served through adoption and post-adoption funding. It's a beautiful reminder of the profound impact your generous support can have on lives. This letter from Ron and Alexxis is no exception. Take a look— Dear Lifesong family, Almost 16 years ago, you…
God’s Faithfulness in Our Adoption Wait
My phone buzzed. During our adoption wait, I've always kept my phone close. Every time it rings, part of me hopes it's the call we've been waiting for. I answered. I tried to stay as calm as possible and listen to the information our social worker was giving…
In the Silence: A Family’s Story of Waiting
Waiting is hard work. Specifically, the idea of waiting for an adoption is not for the faint of heart. It requires courage, perseverance, and a willingness to surrender control. It's about learning to trust God, even when we can't see where the journey is taking us. Ross and…
How a Matching Grant Was God’s Faithfulness to Our Family
When we decided to grow our family through adoption, we knew we wanted to pursue an adoption from Asia. However, as we started looking into different programs, the adoption fees seemed beyond our ability. We ultimately came to the decision to spend our entire savings and trust that…
Unexpected Pregnancy and Unmatched Courage
Growing up in Opelika, Alabama, Aoasha was considered the responsible kid. As the daughter of a single mother, Aoasha helped care for her siblings at home while her mom was working to provide for the family. By age 16, Aoasha was living on her own. Over the next…
The Surprising Reason I Chose Adoption | A Birth Mother’s Story
Placing my son for adoption went against everything I had planned for my life. I was 24 years old, working full-time as an RN, and I wanted nothing more than to be a wife and mom. So when I found myself with an unplanned pregnancy as a single…
Why We Adopted a Child with Down Syndrome
Guest post by 2019 Lifesong adoption matching grant recipient, Down syndrome advocate, and writer, Ellie Sanazaro. "Your daughter's test results came back normal." "I'm sorry. Can you say that again?" I sat in disbelief as I listened to the voice on the phone. 6 months earlier, my OB/GYN…