Adoption: A Journey Filled with Love, Loss, and Miracles


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Adoption: A Journey Filled with Love, Loss, and Miracles is a heartfelt and informative guide that explores the emotional rollercoaster of the adoption process. This short read book delves into the various aspects of adoption, from making the decision to adopt to navigating the complexities of open adoption and supporting birth parents. With a focus on love, loss, and the miracles that come with adoption, this book offers valuable insights and practical advice for anyone considering or involved in the adoption journey. The book begins with an exploration of the decision to adopt, helping readers understand the motivations and considerations involved in this life-changing choice. It then moves on to preparing for adoption, including choosing the right adoption agency and understanding the adoption process. The chapter on open vs. closed adoption provides a comprehensive overview of the different types of adoption and their implications. One of the most powerful sections of the book is dedicated to the emotional journey of adoption. It explores the challenges and joys of bonding with an adopted child, as well as the difficult emotions of loss and rejection that may arise. The book also emphasizes the importance of supporting birth parents throughout the adoption process. Navigating relationships in open adoption is another key topic covered in this book. It offers guidance on establishing and maintaining healthy relationships with birth parents, as well as providing post-placement support for both adoptive parents and birth parents. Understanding the impact of adoption on children is crucial, and this book delves into the unique challenges and experiences of adopted children. It also provides advice on talking about adoption with your child and supporting adopted teens. The book also addresses important topics such as transracial adoption, celebrating cultural heritage, addressing racism and prejudice, and the impact of adoption on sibling relationships. It offers practical tips for fostering healthy sibling bonds and building a strong family unit. Legal considerations and finalization are discussed, along with resources for continuing support and frequently asked questions. The book concludes with an invitation for readers to reach out with any questions or comments they may have. Adoption: A Journey Filled with Love, Loss, and Miracles is a must-read for anyone involved in the adoption process. Whether you are considering adoption, in the midst of the journey, or already a parent through adoption, this book offers valuable insights, support, and resources to help you navigate the complexities and joys of adoption. Get your copy today and embark on a journey filled with love, loss, and miracles. Plus, as a bonus, receive the e-book How To Be A Super Mom This title is a short read. A Short Read is a type of book that is designed to be read in one quick sitting. These no fluff books are perfect for people who want an overview about a subject in a short period of time. Table of Contents Adoption: A Journey Filled with Love, Loss, and Miracles The Decision to Adopt Preparing for Adoption Choosing an Adoption Agency Understanding the Adoption Process Open vs. Closed Adoption The Emotional Journey Bonding with Your Adopted Child Dealing with Loss and Rejection Supporting Birth Parents Open Adoption: Navigating Relationships Post-Placement Support Understanding the Impact on Adopted Children Talking About Adoption with Your Child Supporting Adopted Teens Transracial Adoption Celebrating Cultural Heritage Addressing Racism and Prejudice Adoption and Sibling Relationships Fostering Healthy Sibling Bonds Life After Adoption Legal Considerations and Finalization Building a Strong Family Unit Continuing Support and Resources Frequently Asked Questions Have Questions / Comments?




Silent Journey


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“I don’t have any idea what we are doing, where we are going, or if what we are doing is the right thing. I’m just trusting that God will take care of things from this point on.” With those words, Steve and Edwina Champion went to see their daughter for the first time on a cold, gray, winter day in Ukraine. They had never before flown on an airplane when they left their North Carolina home for a country where everything—the language, the food, even the toilet paper—was unfamiliar, and finding a simple can opener was nothing short of miraculous. After many frustrating days of being cooped up in a drab, soulless apartment, they were about to meet Lillyann, the little girl of their dreams. This is the story of one couple’s experience of adopting a child from a foreign country—a child that not only had developmental delays but was deaf. Most of all, it is a story about God’s hand in the lives of everyday people. Adopting Lillyann led Steve and Edwina back to the Lord and made crystal-clear the importance of a loving church family. Although they have since experienced numerous heartaches and trials, the Champions’ conviction that God always intended for Lillyann to be their daughter has never wavered, and their love for her has only deepened. Edwina’s letters to Lillyann capture the couple’s anticipation, anxiety, and joy with a freshness and poignancy that will touch your heart.




With an Open Heart


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When Lisa and Jim Murphy chose to adopt a little boy with a serious medical condition from an orphanage in China, they had no idea how profoundly their lives--and the lives of many others--would be changed by this engaging child and his precious heart. Join the Murphy family as they embark on a faith-filled journey to bring home their son, Daniel, then experience the most joyful--as well as the most difficult--time of their lives. Walk with Lisa and Jim as they come face-to-face with the unthinkable, and watch as amazing miracles unfold. Lisa Murphy's moving, personal narrative of love, loss, and courage is inspirational and others hope for when things don't go according to plan. This family's remarkable, true story demonstrates how living with an open heart and trusting in God's greater plan can result in unexpected blessings--with ripple effects beyond our imagination. *Please note that proceeds for this book are donated to orphan care ministries.




Undeniable Connections


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In August of 1958, after a refreshing swim in Lake Michigan, a young couple suffering from infertility issues received the call that would change their lives forever. As the happy couple drove from Michigan to Marion, Indiana, to pick up their daughter, the babys birth mother sobbed as she shakily signed the adoption papers. Although her daughter had already left her body, she never left her heartsealing a connection that would endure until her last breath. Linda Beggs shares a compelling story of raw feelings and an undeniable bond as she details how she searched for familiarity and yearned for connections throughout her life after she was adopted at birth. Despite growing up in a Christian home with loving parents, Beggs describes how she confronted abandonment and identity issues, along with an increasing curiosity about her biological mother. After two attempts to find her birth mother failed, Beggs buried her feelingsuntil her persistence finally led her to meet her biological mother, acknowledge her emotions, and receive insight and healing through Gods grace. Undeniable Connections reveals one womans journey through adoption as she comes to terms with her emotions and, through Gods wonderful plan, finds beauty in the ashes.




Born in Our Hearts


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A heartwarming collection of true stories that weave a rich tapestry of the adoption experience from many different perspectives: birthmothers, adoptive parents and grandparents, and adopted children and adults. These inspiring stories reveal the challenges and joys of the lifelong adoption journey including: the pain of letting go of a child; the wonderment of meeting "your" perfect child halfway around the world; the challenges of adopting an older child already set in his ways; watching a child's potential flourish in a loving environment; sibling rivalry and eventual bonding; integrating a child's culture into a new multiracial family; finding peace in the search for identity, roots and unanswered questions; and feeling the happiness and love that comes from forming a family. While each story is unique, the emotions conveyed are universal: love, loss, hope and joy. The collection will appeal to everyone affected by adoption, regardless of their phase in the journey. Stunning black-and-white photos are included.




Answers in Abundance


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Answers in Abundance will primarily reach Christian women between the ages of 25 and 50 who have either been through a similar experience, know somebody who has or is currently involved in the painful process; or who simply enjoy human interest stories that can be referred to friends and family. The story transcends the spiritual ingredients, however, and could be read by a larger audience than just evangelical Christians. There are, conservatively estimating, over two million infertile couples in the United States. Infertile Christian married couples in America often keep their plight a secret for years. If and when they finally begin to talk openly with their close friends, it's nearly always the woman who bears the responsibility for investigating various options. It is also usually the female who carries the guilt through this entire process.




With an Open Heart, Revised Edition


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When Lisa and Jim Murphy chose to adopt a little boy with a serious medical condition from an orphanage in China, they had no idea how profoundly their lives-and the lives of many others-would be changed by this engaging child and his precious heart. Join the Murphy family as they embark on a faith-filled journey to bring home their son, Daniel, then experience the most joyful-as well as the most difficult-time of their lives. Walk with Lisa and Jim as they come face-to-face with the unthinkable, and watch as amazing miracles unfold. Lisa Murphy's moving, personal narrative of love, loss, and courage is inspirational and others hope for when things don't go according to plan. This family's remarkable, true story demonstrates how living with an open heart and trusting in God's greater plan can result in unexpected blessings-with ripple effects beyond our imagination.




Love What Matters


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In the bestselling tradition of The Five People You Meet in Heaven and Humans of New York comes a collection of authentic, emotional, and inspiring stories about life’s most important moments, as curated by the editors at Love What Matters. “90% of the reads bring me to tears. I just can't believe the love this world truly has when all we see is hate. This is so uplifting.” —Shelsea Where do you go when you want to feel inspired? When you want to forget about the divisiveness and the anger? For over five million people, that place is Love What Matters, a digital platform dedicated to finding and sharing the daily moments of kindness, compassion, and love that so often go overlooked. This curated collection of powerful stories features first person accounts and photographs that perfectly capture each moment: A husband learning he’s about to be a dad. A new mom embracing her body. A cashier inadvertently teaching a young girl a lesson about patience. A bagel from a stranger that saved a homeless man’s life. From long overdue adoptions to military heroes returning home; from a fireman’s touching 9/11 tribute to what an old dinner plate found at a bake sale can teach us all about life—these are the moments that matter. They are genuine. Authentic. Raw. And they are perfect in their imperfection—just like all of us. You will no doubt experience goosebumps and tears, but this mosaic of life’s moments will leave you with something even more profound: a reminder that, in the end, love always wins. “This really is the best page on Facebook. It renews your love of humanity. There are still good people. We need more reports of acts of kindness.” —Johnny




Wait No More


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There are over 130 million orphans worldwide. The pro-life/pro-choice debate continues to consume politics and everyday conversations. Readers want to know what they can do to make a difference on these issues. Wait No More tells Kelly and John Rosati’s story of experiencing God more fully through the great blessings and challenges encountered during their journey to adopt four children from the U.S. foster care system. It is a story of God’s faithfulness to grow a beautiful family, through adoption, from the ashes of child abuse, neglect, and abandonment. The Rosatis strongly believe that God’s solution for orphaned children in the foster care system involves ordinary Christians desiring to live out an authentic pro-life commitment requiring action, not just words. Their story reveals how their beliefs challenged, enriched, and completely changed their family’s life.




Heart That Silence Built


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