Lifesong Blog
Join The Story
Read about the children we serve and receive important updates from our team, partners, and supporters.
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…
Hope for the Journey Conference + Giveaway!
Could you use some encouragement? Our friends at Show Hope are hosting Hope for the Journey Conference on Friday, April 14, 2023. Formerly known as the Empowered to Connect Conference, Hope for the Journey is designed to encourage and equip parents and caregivers who are meeting the everyday…
A Word for Those Who Hurt Today
The reality of life in a broken world is that we hurt. And perhaps nowhere is this pain more poignant than in the lives of hurting children. We see brokenness both in the news and in our homes. We see it in overpacked orphanages and CPS offices. And…
Right Where You Belong: Thoughts From an Adoptee
As National Adoption Month draws to a close, I'd like to share a few thoughts with you as someone who was adopted and has adopted. These are thoughts I shared at the 2021 Christian Alliance for Orphans Summit in September. I believe with all my heart— God wastes…
From Orphan to International Adoptee
During the month of November—National Adoption Month—we’re honored to lift up various voices from the adoption triad: the child, the birth parents, and the adoptive parents. Today’s guest post comes from Amanda Carpenter, speaking into her life as a former orphan and an international adoptee and adoptive mom. In her…
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…