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And Now, We Wait
Jon and Stacey barreled through their to-do list. They completed their paperwork, finished classes, and officially took their profile "live." All that was left to do was wait. (Which, as anyone who has gone through the adoption process knows, waiting no small task.) Still raising the extra funds…
A Prayer for Those Who Wait | David Platt
David and Heather Platt know what it means to wait for an adoption. They had planned to bring their son home in early 2020, but the COVID-19 virus meant they couldn't travel. Burdened for his son and for all who are waiting, David shared the following… Our…
Friends, Foster Care, & Mother’s Day
Guest post by Holly Gnuse of The Forgotten Initiative, an advocate ministry of Lifesong. It doesn’t matter what age or stage you’re currently in: Having friends to walk beside you is a good thing. A sweet thing. I’m finding that true even, and especially, in this foster care…
3 Things to Remember When Mother’s Day Is Hard
For many women, Mother's Day is the longest Sunday of the year. I know, because I've been there. I sat through 8 childless Mother's Day church services after my first miscarriage, 3 of which my husband and I were waiting to meet the child we had been been matched…
An Open Letter to Infertility
In 2017, an adoptive mom and Lifesong matching grant recipient moved our audience by candidly sharing her experience with infertility. Today, nearly 4 years later, her words still resonate deeply. In honor of National Infertility Awareness Week, enjoy this special guest post from the Lifesong Blog archives… Nearly…
6 Steps to Cope with a Disrupted Adoption
Disrupted adoptions are deeply painful. I know because, in one of the darkest seasons of my life, I experienced one. My husband and I had joyfully poured everything we had—from our plans to our prayers to our finances—into an adoption that was canceled two months from bringing a…
3 Women Who Will Inspire You Today
Meet Ruslana, Lulune, and Tiffany. While these three women live in different corners of the world, they're united in two ways. First, as sisters in Christ. Second, as colaborers on behalf of orphaned and vulnerable children. These women aren't making headlines around the world. But they are faithfully…
2 Things to Remember About Adoption Funding
ADOPTION FUNDING CAN BE STICKY. While most of us would rather get our wisdom teeth pulled (again!) than talk about money, let's be honest: For many families, getting help with adoption funding can be the difference between adopting and not being able to adopt a child in need. And it's…
5 Things My Adopted Daughter Taught Me
Guest post by Lifesong mom, adoption advocate, and blogger, Lissa Anglin. We adopted our daughter from China when she was 2 years old. And in the course of the almost 3 years that she has been home, I have heard some iteration of the phrase “she’s so lucky”…
10 Things to Know About The Adoption Super Bowl Ad
Photo credit: Toyota’s Super Bowl ad. The Ad is being called "inspirational" and "deeply moving." And with good reason. If you haven't yet had the chance to see Toyota's Super Bowl ad supporting adoption—and specifically adopting a child with special needs—take a look. Here are 10 things to…