This month we have been focusing on "the wait" in the adoption journey from all different sides of the adoption triad. Last week we shared an adoption story with you from the perspective of an adoptive family. They wrote about the long journey that led them to their baby girl. Earlier this week CAC ...
Birth Mother Perspective: The Ring (A Poem)
A ring is a symbol, a promise of forever. When we put it on, it's like putting on faith, hope and love, but we have to wait for time. We wait for forever. We wait for our promises to unfold. We wait hopefully for the God-ordained partner, child, relationships and opportunities. With my son, I ...
Interview With A Birth Father
This evening we are sharing a post from the perspective of Birth Parents. Birth Mother & Adoptee, Stephanie, interviews her husband, Tim, about placing their son for adoption. Our journey began when we were in college. We were both 21 years old and not ready to become parents. We navigated ...
Thoughts From Birth Mothers About Fathers
Today we have a very special post from a few Birth Mothers sharing their thoughts on Fathers and Adoptive Fathers. We pray it would be a blessing to all of the dads out there! Alena - Birth Mom My children have an incredible adopted father, in a way it has always felt like he adopted me ...
A Letter From The Man Who Married A Birth Mother
Lori's (CAC Adoption Advocate & Birth Mother) husband has written a very special post to share with us today. Although this letter is written to a Birth Mother, we believe this speaks to all parties of the adoption triad. We are so grateful to have the opportunity to share Matthew's words with ...
From A Birth Mother: Dear Adoptive Father (Part 3)
Dear Adoptive Father, When I chose you, I was in quite a situation, but something struck me in your profile book and in that moment I knew a peace like I hadn’t known in months. When I got to met you and your wife, as awkward as it was, I felt honored in your presence. I distinctly recall being ...
From A Birth Mother: Dear Adoptive Dad (Part 2)
Dear Adoptive Dad, Yes. I’ll be sad after I leave the hospital, after the six weeks of support counsel, which should last a lifetime. That isn’t your fault, but maybe you could ask someone on my behalf. It can only help our growth and benefit our child’s experiences. I do hope to one day tell ...
From A Birth Mother: Dear Hopeful Adoptive Father (Part 1)
With Father's Day just around the corner, we will be spending the rest of the month focusing on fatherhood and perspectives on adoption from those sometimes overlooked-the men. To start us off, CAC Adoption Advocate and Birth Mother, Lori, wrote a letter. We pray it would be an encouragement to all ...
