I will never forget the day, almost six years ago, when my husband and I were leaving the fertility clinic after another failed procedure and still no closer to our dream of becoming parents. Our faith, our sanity, and our marriage had all been pushed to the brink the previous four years and we were […]
National Adoption Month Series – Robyne’s Story
I am the adoptive mum of two beautiful treasures from Taiwan. Ben is 10 ½ years, and Hannah is 7. It is such a privilege being entrusted to raise and love these two awesome children. It has been an amazing journey, and I wouldn’t change any of it! My life didn’t really go to plan, […]
National Adoption Month Series – Vera’s Story
I have always known what I wanted in my life. Since childhood the thing I wanted for my life more than a high-flying career, the perfect wedding, or the house with a white picket fence, was to become a mother. I didn’t want to be just any mother, though, I wanted to adopt. We can […]
National Adoption Month Series – Holly’s Story
Adoption had always been a dream; a dream my husband and I discovered we shared while dating. Then I went to Africa. As I worked with vulnerable children the deep desire to be a family for a child who didn’t have one grew in both of our hearts. We set out to get some experience, […]
National Adoption Month Series – Michelle’s Story
There have been few times in my life when I really knew what God wanted me to do. I’ve been pretty sure of his direction, but on May 27, 2005 it was like God called me on the phone and said, “This is the path I’ve chosen for you.” And, WOW, what a wonderful path […]
Mothering as the Truest Form of Therapy – An Unnamed Mother’s Story
I never thought I would be a mother. Even as a child, teenager and young adult I could not visualize myself as a mother. I just didn’t want kids. This was compounded by my views of family and home from my own formative years. My parents were Christian missionaries overseas for most of my elementary […]
An Unexpected, Full Quiver – Katie’s Story
I’ve always wanted a big family. Okay, well, originally I thought that meant four kids. When I was in high school I felt God distinctly tell me that He would call me to adopt someday. Those feelings were solidified when I met my husband, Tim, and he felt the same way too. After we married, […]
National Adoption Month Series – Christina’s Story
My husband and I tried unsuccessfully to get pregnant for 16 months before we pursued fertility options. At our first clinic visit they ran some tests and called me a week later with the results. They discovered that I have what’s called “diminished ovarian reserve” and told us it was unlikely that we would be able […]
National Adoption Month Series – Aubrey’s Story
Since the time I can remember, I have always wanted to be a mother. The day I married Craig was a joyous occasion and day of celebration for it marked the day I began my own, forever family. As time moved forward, the yearning to have a child more than consumed me. But one year […]
The History of National Adoption Month and Motherhood Monday LinkUp
Did you know that November was chosen as National Adoption Month by a Presidential Proclamation? It’s true! Government-recognized adoption awareness first began in the United States in 1974 when former Massachusetts Governor Michael Dukakis declared an “adoption week” in his state, and in 1995 former President Bill Clinton proclaimed November the National Adoption Awareness month. […]