From our Founders

I cannot believe it has been 20 years! Show Hope was founded in my heart in 2000 when Shaoey came home through the miracle of adoption, but it would be 2003 when Shaohannah’s Hope would become official. And through the course of several years, Shaohannah’s Hope evolved into her name, Show Hope. When I have…

Dear Show Hope Family,  This year marks the 20th anniversary of Show Hope. To think, a little dream we had so many years ago is now a flourishing tree rooted deep in God’s still faithfulness is really quite astounding. And this year, as we celebrate and remember the past, we also look forward, with hope-filled…

To the parents and families who are waiting to welcome home their precious children from China …  I pray this letter finds you as peaceful and comforted as possible while you find yourself in this incredible wait to bring your beautiful children home.  The journey you are traveling, I am sure, has tested your faith…

Dear Show Hope Family,  Happy New Year! We do hope and pray that the Christmas and New Year season was filled with much joy and rest for you and your family. Words can never express how grateful we are to each and every one of you for your prayers and support of Show Hope and…

by Mary Beth Chapman, Co-founder, Show Hope Adoption wrecked me. But it wrecked me in all the right ways. The minute Shaoey was placed in my arms, I got it. Finally, everything I had been taught to believe growing up in church, it all made sense. You see, all of those years ago, standing in…

by Mary Beth Chapman, Co-founder, Show Hope One gives freely, yet grows all the richer; another withholds what he should give, and only suffers want. Whoever brings blessing will be enriched, and one who waters will himself be enriched. — Proverbs 11:24–25 I’ve taken several walks lately, when the air has felt more “fall-ish.” And…

by Mary Beth Chapman, Co-founder, Show Hope Wow! This past year. There is a lot to say, but let me start with, “I didn’t see that coming!”  The term empty nest was something that had been a way distant idea. After all, our first child was born in 1986, and it would be 2021 before…