Families Who Love Adoption

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He is Our Heart Adoption JourneyI am blessed enough to say I am a mom through the miracle of adoption. I am trying to find my place in life right now and get back to being the person I want to be. Working on my physical health and mental health and just figuring life out. I am documenting my journey through the world of Adoption and you can read about my life here at He’s Our Heart – She’s Our Hero
 
 
 
 
 
Adoptionistas Blog ButtonEmma is an adoptive mama, amateur photographer, and baby fashionista on a budget. She and her partner brought home their son and daughter from Africa in early 2012. She blogs about adoption, attachment, and balancing life with one-year-old “twiblings” at Adoptionistas.com.
 
 
 
 
 
All About Elizabeth ButtonAnne is a single adoptive Mom to her beautiful daughter, Elizabeth. You can read all about her adventures by reading their blog “All About Elizabeth
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Mom at Last LogoSharon Simons, the founder of Mom at Last, is an Adoptive Mom of 2 Twin Boys from Russia through the use of International Adoption. Read her journey and join the Community at Mom at Last.
 
 
 
 

M&E Love Adoption We believe in our hearts that while life sometimes brings people together in unexpected ways, they are always brought together for a good reason. We would like to develop an amazing and respectful relationship with you and consider your family our extended family. – My Two Fathers
 
 
 
 
Living out his love adoption family Nicole is a child of God, a wife, a mama, and a homeschooler of 3 precious kiddos, one who came to Nicole and her Family through the gift of international adoption. Read about her Love of God & Adoption on Living Out His Love Adoption Blog
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
heart-n-seoul-buttonFirst and foremost, I am a follower of Christ. I am, because He is. I also happen to be the wife of an amazing youth pastor and a mommy to the three greatest kids ever! I am the director of a private Christian preschool and I love working with young people. I’m a writer/singer/songwriter/guitarist/pianist and I love all things artsy and creative. I also love coffee, good books, and deep conversations with good friends. Going through the adoption process has taught me more about life, faith, love and my amazing Heavenly Father than I could have ever dreamed.
 
 
 
The Home Team Adoption ButtonKim Barker is currently the wife of Texas football coach, Rob, and mother to one adopted son, Ty. Rob and Kim are currently waiting for their second child through the blessing of adoption. She is a high school administrator and loves to make an impact in the lives of those around her. Kim currently writes a family encouragement blog titled The Home Team. She can be found at www.thehometeams.blogspot.com and on Twitter @kimbarker25
 
 
 
Matt and Trey Love AdoptionOur greatest desire as parents and as a couple is to provide a loving and safe home for our child. We will encourage education, individuality and creativity, while teaching respect, responsibility and kindness. As parents, we will guide our child by example to become a mature, well-rounded adult. We promise to you that our child will always be aware of their adoption story and the selfless love their birthparents have for him or her.
 
 
 
Our Forever Family Adoption StoryHi! My name is Marcy Hanson. I’m a nurse, wife, blogger and mom. The hubs and I have three amazing kids who joined us through the beauty of adoption. Our experience is through foster care, and though it was a rough road, we have been blessed with so much joy!
 
 
 
 
 
 
But the Greatest of These Is LoveI am an artist, a sculptor, and a writer. My newly published book, But the Greatest of These is Love, is about the adoption of our youngest son from Russia at the age of seven. More accurately stated, it is about God’s involvement in our adoption of our youngest son from Russia at the age of seven.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Adopting a Child: Key Considerations

considerations of adoption

By Jeremy P Stanfords

Many families are interested in adoption for several reasons. Some feel a call to help children, others struggle with infertility, and some see adoption as a great way to grow a family. Whatever has sparked a families or individuals interest in adoption, potential parents need to take several factors into consideration. [Read more...]

Real Happy Endings – Adoption Myths and Media Distortions

Real Happy Endings Adoption Story

By Martha Osborne

Whether exploring the decision to adopt a child as an infant through domestic or international adoption or to adopt an older child through the child welfare and foster care system, it is understandable prospective adoptive singles and couples would wonder about the possible outcomes of the effects of adoption on children. Virtually everyone has heard 2nd or even 3rd hand of an adoption story with a painful or horrible ending for both the child and family. The media grabs onto these rare occurrences and shamelessly focuses on the pain and heartache of all involved. [Read more...]

The Biggest Myths About Adoption

Nicole-Witt Adoption Blogger

By Nicole Witt

Most of what we know of adoption we get from the media or from our past. We see Angelina Jolie and Madonna adopting kids from around the globe. We remember adopted kids from our childhood neighborhood. But neither is a true picture of adoption today. [Read more...]

Adoption Is A Family Love Affair | Adoption Success Story

Adoption Love

By Ken Thom

November is Adoption Awareness Month, so it seems appropriate that I share with you about one of my success stories, Trey. [Read more...]

Helping Children Through Foster Care

Anna Woodward Foster Adoption Blog

By Anna Woodward

Once your children are grown and out of your home, you might be going through an empty nest time when you feel like you need to hear children in your home once again. A good way to be able to experience this is by getting into foster care. [Read more...]

Adopting Domestically – Myths and Tips

Newborn Domestic Adoption

By Deepak Atri

For many couples the ultimate joy is creating a full family, which includes the pitter-patter of little feet. Unfortunately, for some, this is not always possible via natural means. At this point, there are only a few viable options including fertilization treatments, surrogacy or adoption. If you have been considering your options, you may have a ton of erroneous information; you might even believe that infant adoptions are no longer done domestically. The good news is you can adopt a baby domestically, sometimes even newborns. Here are a few other pieces of misinformation you may have been fed over the years. [Read more...]

The Many Reasons To Choose A Domestic Adoption

Domestic adoption in America

Domestic adoption has become very popular for those who long for a child. Rather than spending a great deal of money on international adoptions, the state will pay for the person to become a licensed foster parent and then for the entire adoption, the benefits are not bad either. Here are reasons to look to a domestic adoption: [Read more...]

More Adoption Tips: Resources For Parents

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By: Charlotte Buelow

While adopting a child is an exciting period in a parent’s life, the adoption process may become time-intensive and taxing. In order to create as smooth as adoption process as possible, parents should seek information and resources. Informed parents should also identify resources for life-after-adoption. [Read more...]