Posts Tagged ‘adoption aid’
Meet the Murphy Family
“It is hard to put into words how much the Show Hope Adoption Aid grant means to us. We would not be able to pursue adoption without the generosity of others. The barrier between what we felt like God was calling us to and us actually being able to do it financially felt so massive.…
Read MoreA Moment with Mary Beth Chapman
The minute Shaoey was placed in my arms, I got it. As we welcomed her into our family through the miracle of adoption, I was confronted with my own adoption story. I finally understood what God did for me. He adopted me too, and nothing is going to separate me from that adoption. It was…
Read MoreThe McCain Family: How Adoption Found Them
Last year during our 20/20 Campaign, we introduced you to Adoption Aid grant recipients Artina and Martin McCain. Last summer, we sat down with the McCain family to learn more about the story of how adoption found them. This April, we are launching our eighth annual 20/20 Campaign for Adoption Aid. In one month, we…
Read MoreThe Kozul Family: Where Are They Now?
On April 1, Show Hope will launch our eighth annual 20/20 Campaign for Adoption Aid. The goal is simple: To raise $350,000 in one month, impacting some 45 children and families on the adoption journey. You have been integral in past 20/20 Campaigns, and that continues as we look to reach (and surpass!) our goal…
Read MoreExploring the Different Types of Adoption
When you first begin the journey, learning the ins and outs of the adoption process can feel overwhelming. There is a lot of information to absorb and a lot of decisions to make. How do you know which type of adoption is right for you and your family? What are the different types of adoption?…
Read MoreHe Will Surely Do It
By Chelsea Sobolik My husband and I knew before we were married that the Lord was calling us to build our family through adoption. When I was 18, I was diagnosed with a somewhat rare medical condition that prevents me from bearing babies biologically. The majority of people walk through childlessness as a married couple,…
Read MoreRunning the Race Before Us
Lola Ho loves to run. She’s from a town just northeast of Nashville, Tennessee, that’s wild about cross-country running. And from time to time, if you happen to walk through a community grocery store with Lola, she’s recognized as a local inspiration. Lola, who is now 14 years old, is blind in both eyes, but…
Read MoreHow Adoption Found the McCains
The McCain family doesn’t live a typical 9-to-5 lifestyle. Artina, a concert pianist, professor, and speaker, and Martin, a bass trombonist and educator, record and tour with each other. Together known as The McCain Duo, Artina and Martin have traveled the world performing and educating musicians. And much like their careers, their adoption journey is…
Read MoreHow to Prepare for Adoption
Once you have determined to grow your family through adoption, preparing to welcome home a child or children is the next step. How to prepare for adoption may sound quite simplistic in nature, but in reality, it involves continued prayer, study, and counsel. First, it is crucial to anticipate and prepare for any attachment challenges…
Read MoreGetting to Know Kate Johnson—Show Hope’s Manager of Adoption Aid
Recently, Show Hope Co-founder Mary Beth Chapman had the opportunity to sit down with Kate Johnson, Show Hope’s Manager of Adoption Aid. Adoption Aid grants are the cornerstone of Show Hope’s work and the original vision of our Founders. Every year, countless individuals consider growing their family through adoption, but only a small percentage of…
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