Posts Tagged ‘adoption’
The Vision for Pre+Post Adoption Support
As followers of Christ, it seems that God often invites us into journeys where only the first few steps are clear. Without any real idea of where a journey will lead, we follow, hoping the path will be filled with awe and wonder, and often it is. But that journey can also turn out much…
Read MoreJoy in the Journey
The day Dave and Elizabeth Holmlund met their new daughter didn’t exactly go as planned. But as he so often does, God surprised them with joy in the midst of less-than-ideal circumstances. They traveled to China in August of 2018, and as they waited for the van driving their daughter to arrive, they instead received…
Read MoreMeet Samuel-Thomas
Meet Samuel-Thomas! This 2-year-old doesn’t let anything stop him. He was admitted to our care one year ago and has come so far. We have enjoyed getting to know his personality and learning all the things that make him laugh. Samuel-Thomas is kind to his friends, and he is determined to try new things. He…
Read MoreChinese New Year Celebration
This week, children and their nannies at Maria’s Big House of Hope were able to celebrate Chinese New Year together. After decorating their festive headbands, the kids were all ready to bring in the “Year of the Pig.” The nannies enjoyed feeding the kids dumplings and cookies, and some of our little friends even practiced…
Read MoreBringing Home Glory
Jeremy and Brittany welcomed their daughter, Glory, into their family on January 8, 2018. On that day, they were granted the privilege of providing foster care for her in India as they waited for the court to declare her permanent status as their daughter. Eight weeks later, they were able to bring her home. They…
Read MoreMaking History
History links all of us. It’s the thread that binds us to our neighborhood, our city, our country. It connects us to the local restaurant owner who knows our order by heart, the neighbor across the cul-de-sac who lent us their lawn mower when ours broke, and the friend who sends emails from across…
Read More4 Types of Domestic Adoption
The term domestic adoption refers to the process of a citizen adopting a child with the same citizenship. Wait times, fees, and the level of legal risk vary among domestic adoption processes. Because of this, it is not unusual for a family to feel a level of apprehension about pursuing a domestic adoption. Education and…
Read More4 Ways Your Family Can Help Orphans
It’s a question we get often at Show Hope … ‘How can my family help orphans?’ Family reflects God’s love and is meant for his glory. We believe family plays a powerful role in caring for children who have been orphaned. As Show Hope Co-founder Mary Beth Chapman often says, “Not everyone is called to…
Read MoreShowing Hope as a Family—and Experiencing Hope in Return
This blog was written by Nate and Julie, who are LifeHope Donors. As a LifeHope Donor, they fund an entire Adoption Aid grant, which is $418 monthly or $5,000 annually, each year. This act of loving generosity has had a profound effect on their family as they have engaged in orphan care together. You can…
Read MoreSo, You’re Thinking About Adoption
So, you’re thinking about adoption … Determining whether to grow your family through adoption encompasses a lengthy process with numerous questions and factors to consider. Here are suggested first steps to beginning the adoption journey. In considering adoption, think about the important aspects of the child’s life and your life that will be impacted by…
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