Fear is a common feeling that hopeful adoptive families typically encounter throughout the adoption process. What if we don't pass the home study? What if an expectant mother doesn't choose us? What if an expectant mother chooses to parent? What if the child we are matched with has medical issues we ...
Adoption: When You Feel Like Giving Up
"We're exhausted. We've presented more times than we can count. We prayed about pursuing adoption for years before we even started the process! Why would God bring us to this journey if we would only be met with ‘no’ after ‘no,’ delays and disappointments? Did we miss something?"As an Adoption ...
The Unconditional Love Of A Birth Mother
Roman charges at me from across the room and jumps into my lap, bear-hugging me with his arms gripped tightly around my neck, almost knocking me over, all while giggling hysterically. Ruby hears a good beat and instantly begins busting some moves as if she knows the song like the back of her hand, ...
Adoption Story: Matt + Laura
I'm so excited to share Matt and Laura's adoption story with you today! I was introduced to this precious couple by one of my other sweet CAC families. When their home study and profile were done, they were ready to start presenting to situations. My heart ached every single time I had to send them ...
Adoption Story: Jamey + Sydnee
It was an honor to walk with Jamey and Sydnee through their adoption journey. When we first connected I remember Sydnee opening up about their long journey through infertility and loss. She shared her heart and about the journey that led them to this specific place and time. She also shared some of ...
Adoption & Waiting During The Holidays
I would like to dedicate this post to all of my amazing CAC families waiting in the adoption process. I see you. I'm here for you. I'm praying that God would overwhelm you with His peace that surpasses all understanding this holiday season. Waiting in the adoption process on any given day can be ...
Guest Post: Adoption Isn’t A Way To Get Pregnant
This evening I would like to share a post from Jenn Hesse. She is a writer, wife, and mother through adoption and pregnancy. Jenn is the content director at a national infertility support ministry called Waiting in Hope, and has a passion for equipping others to know Christ through His Word. She ...
Peace In Christ Alone
When I think of peace a mental image comes to mind of my twins when they were itty bitty. There was a time when they were so little that I could hold one in each arm and rock them to sleep. I remember how peaceful and content they looked falling asleep in my arms. Even though that seemed like the ...