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From Orphan to International Adoptee
During the month of November—National Adoption Month—we’re honored to lift up various voices from the adoption triad: the child, the birth parents, and the adoptive parents. Today’s guest post comes from Amanda Carpenter, speaking into her life as a former orphan and an international adoptee and adoptive mom. In her…
6 Ways to Celebrate National Adoption Month
November is National Adoption Month! Here at Lifesong, we believe every month is the right time to spread awareness for adoption, foster care, and orphan care, but it’s nice to see that our nation recognizes November as National Adoption Month! Here are 6 ways to make the special…
5 Things to Pray for Your Child’s Birth Parents
It happens every time I kiss my son's silky black hair or hold his little hand— I am reminded that somewhere in the world, a set of parents is missing out on the same opportunity. I don't know anything about my son's birth parents—what prompted them to abandon their baby just…
10 Things Birth Moms Want You to Know
Back in 1985, I chose adoption for my son. Being a birth mom has changed my life forever. Regardless of our place on this planet, birth moms share the journey of facing a decision in a pregnancy and letting our love for our child lead the way. The…
The Good, Hard Yes of Adoption
Many of the adopting families we serve share their stories with us. And since you make those stories possible, we love sharing them with you. One of those families is the Krals. Here's their story— https://vimeo.com/374462545 When Jeremy and Rachel Kral first considered adoption, they decided it…
A War Orphan’s Incredible Journey of Survival
For the first 9 years of my life, I didn't see myself as Asian. I lived in a country where everybody around me was Asian, but they told me I wasn't. I was born in Korea, but I don't have a birth record to show when I was…
November is National Adoption Month!
Here at Lifesong, we believe every month is adoption awareness month. But we're grateful November has been recognized nationally as National Adoption Awareness Month! Whether or not you have been personally impacted by adoption, here are 3 ways you can make this month impactful— 1. Spread awareness. Beginning Friday, November 1,…
Adoption 101: Common Questions When Deciding to Adopt
Choosing to adopt is a major decision that should be accompanied by plenty of prayer and conversation. Here are 5 questions to ask yourself (and/or your spouse) when considering whether or not adoption is right for you. 1. Why do we want to adopt? There are as many poor reasons as…
3 Side Effects of Being Adopted: My Story
As a little girl--two days before Christmas--I received my forever family via adoption. I've spent the last 30+ years of my life joking with my parents that I was the best Christmas gift they ever got, though in reality, I consider it entirely the other way around. Let…
Lessons God Taught Me On The Bathroom Floor
In 2014, guest blogger & Lifesong Adoptive mom Nicole Schmidt shared candidly about the struggles she and her husband faced after bringing their older sons home. Today, over 6 years later, her words hold up. Enjoy this guest post from the Lifesong Blog archives... Our entire adoption…