Fighting for Faith During Adoption

(Photo Credit: Life of Pix) “Our dishwasher just went out." “Out of nowhere we need all these crazy expensive car repairs!" “Our kids are almost always healthy but for the last month we’ve been sick constantly." “My family is having a really hard time understanding why we want to do this." “It’s like one thing after another right now keeps happening to us right now." Let me ask you this-have you recently become involved with adoption? If so, I’m not surprised you’re experiencing roadblocks! "Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice insofar as you share Christ's sufferings, that you...

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Adoption Story: Obbie and Kelly's Twins

One snowy day last winter I talked to Kelly for the first time while my kids were outside sledding with their grandpa. Like only God can, He instantly connected my heart to this sweet couple as I prayed with Kelly. Right away, she felt like a long-time friend, not someone I'd just met who was considering working with an adoption consultant. I will never get over the awe of what God has done in Obbie and Kelly's story. It's a story of infertility and miscarriage, cancer and healing, faith and strength, oh...and TWINS! But most of all, to me, it's a story of the grace and worth of God alone-the only One who enables someone to walk in valley and praise Him still. Kelly was kind to share some...

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Fenska Adoption #2 And A Way You Can Help

(Photo Credit: Laura Birkey) Thank you so much for the encouragement and excitement you’ve surrounded us with since we shared that we’re adopting! We feel the love and we’re so grateful! Here’s a quick run down on why we’re in the process again and how you can help. The Why Adopting again is something that’s been on our hearts for a while now. Even before we brought Titus home, we talked about adopting one more time. We love being parents, we love our kids, and we have more love to give! Each of our children have shaped our lives for the better and we’re excited to experience that joy again. Our hearts are also for expectant mamas walking through adoption; we want to be available as they...

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