Thank you for sharing so much of your story Allison. I truly believe that the Lord puts adoption in certain hearts – the desire was in mine long before I battled infertility. Thank you so much for your kind words and prayers!

I am an adoptive mom. We adopted our daughter, Faith, from China 6 years ago. We were open to adopting from wherever God lead, and for us it was to Wuhan, China. Our journey also included being open to adopting a child with special needs – in Faith’s case she is deaf. Our reason to adopt had nothing to do with infertility but with this deep call on our heart from God to expand our family with a child who was in need of a family. We’ve been so blessed with her transition – it is almost impossible for me to remember our family without Faith in it. We are so indebted to her family for bringing her to a safe place to be found and placed for adoption – their care for her life made completing our family possible.

I pray that this piece reaches many women who could use your gentle, wise advice – and if needed – will consider the blessing that adoption IS for the baby (child); adoptive family, and yes even the birth mother (parents).

Thank you so much Lorraine! We certainly appreciate all the prayers!!!

Thank you so much Jessica!!!