In this post, Jodie intricately puts into words the story of her family's adoption. She and her family so beautifully model the process of learning to lay down their lives …
Nicole invites us to see the inner workings of her heart and emotions through her family's initial pursuit of adoption, as well as what led them there. In reading this …
The words below, which were posted by Ashley Whittemore in November of 2014, are a perfect way to begin this series of posts entitled "Hope-Filled Adoption Stories." She so eloquently …
My husband, our two year old and I were the definition of restless as we sat in our hotel room in Jackson, Mississippi. This was a big day for our little …
“How is your health?” is always somewhat of a complicated question. As I sit here, with my pajamas on, unwashed hair, coffee next to me, I ponder the fact that my ears …
Pieces of morning light stream in through the window and fill up the room. The glider goes back and forth, back and forth as I stare into his small, perfect face. His …
Tonight, as I was looking back through old photos on my phone, I came across the video of when we were finally united with our adopted son Jayden, back at the end …
Sitting in the Starbucks of the Charlotte airport, I can’t help but stare at the blank screen in front of me. Staring, because I can’t seem to muster up the thoughts I …
At random times throughout my day, I find myself thinking about her: the woman who will carry our baby. Sometimes I wonder about the specifics. Is she my age? Where is she …
