Special Needs Adoption Guest Post: He Gives Good Gifts

I'm so grateful to my fellow adoptive mama, Linnea, for her eagerness to share about the journey to her daughter, Sylvia...a journey with the unexpected news of Mosaic Down Syndrome. I sobbed when I read this the first time; I was freshly reminded that I am beautifully, wondrously made in God's image, and He loves me more deeply than I can imagine because I am His daughter. I think this is one of the most stirring and beautiful pieces ever posted on this blog and I am honored to share it with you! (Guest post by Linnea) One of the biggest lessons I’ve learned through the adoption process is how to give up control. When we first thought about adopting, I imagined a healthy young teenager...

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Adoptive Dad Guest Post: A New Perspective This Father's Day

This week, I'm featuring some guest posts from adoptive dads. There is something so powerful about hearing from the heart of a father! I have loved working with Will and his wife, Candice, from day one. Right away, it was so evident to me that they have hearts full of love for Jesus and a desire to follow how Him however He leads in their adoption journey. Will, thank you for sharing some reflections with us as you approach this Father's Day! Photo Cred: Brittany Lynn As I approach Father’s Day this year I find myself with a new perspective that I didn’t have before starting down the road of adoption. My wife Candice and I have a beautiful three year old boy, Liam, that we have been blessed...

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Adoptive Dad Guest Post: A Dad's Letter to His Daughter's Birthmom

I am grateful to be sharing some guest posts from adoptive dads. When I asked David if he'd like to share a letter to his daughter's birth mom here he quickly answered, "I'm tearing up just thinking about it!" (Oh the love of a father for his child...and to think God loves us even more than this!)  Thank you, David, for sharing your heart for your daughter's birth mama with us! Photo Credit: Katie Rugg (From David to Tilly's Birthmom) Dear “A,” There are so many things to say, and yet I find myself at a loss for words.  So I guess I’ll start from the beginning. I had always dreamed of having a daughter.  For whatever reason, I always wanted to have a little “daddy’s...

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