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Post-Adoption Support: Where Love and Healing Meet
https://youtu.be/fHMdVVbFRoM?si=IgUAkzdzjkusEAwU Adoption is a profound act of love, But what happens after the papers are signed and the celebration fades into the rhythm of everyday life? This is when a new journey begins—a journey that requires patience, perseverance, and an unwavering commitment to the lifelong process of building…
How This Labor Day Can Benefit Your Adoption Journey
Over the next few days, we'll celebrate Labor Day weekend. And since there's no such thing as a wasted detail on the adoption journey, why not let even this holiday work for your good? Here are three simple but impactful ways Labor Day can impact your adoption journey—…
7 Things to Know About Lifemark, the New Adoption Movie
Lifemark, a new movie about adoption, hit theaters over the weekend. As both an adoptee and an adoptive mom, I'm always curious to see how movies handle the beauty and complexity of adoption without getting stuck in the tricky weeds of overgeneralization or unhelpful clichés. Thankfully, I believe…
5 Things I Wish I’d Known Before I Adopted
Adopted as a little girl, I thought I had adoption figured out. Turns out, I was wrong. When, as a first-time parent, I brought my 4-year-old son home from Thailand, I felt like I was living in the Twilight Zone. Apparently, experiencing adoption as a parent is different…
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…
Did You Know These ’21 Olympians Were Adopted?
The Olympic Games are finally here! The sports world has officially gathered in Tokyo, and for the next two weeks, we'll get to enjoy the beautiful ceremonies and impressive athletes that take center stage. It's no secret that many Olympians from the past were adopted, but did you…
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…
Worth the Wait? Watts Family Story
Is the wait worth it? Especially while we wait for something as important as children—whether adopted or biological—it's natural to wonder about God's timing. Canceled plans, lost dreams, and extended waits... all deeply disappointing. If we're honest, sometimes it feels like God doesn't know or care about our…
How Good Friday Is for Broken and Hurting Parents
The reality of life in a broken world is that we see pain everywhere we look. And perhaps nowhere is pain more poignant than in the lives of hurting children. We see suffering in broken homes, overpacked orphanages, and CPS offices. We watch its devastating effects in hateful outbursts,…