by adoptforlife | Feb 21, 2017 | adoption journey
Dear Mardie, We are matched and looking for a hotel near the hospital for after the baby is discharged and planning to stay there until we receive clearance to travel home. In preparing our things, I realized that I need something to sterilize the baby bottles. ...
by adoptforlife | Feb 14, 2017 | adoption journey
While waiting to adopt, many families find that there are other external factors that may happen that affect adoption readiness. Some big, some little, all important to consult with your coordinator and/or home study provider to see if action is required to ensure you...
by adoptforlife | Dec 27, 2016 | adoption journey, adoption networking, adoption wait
Dear Mardie, I honestly never thought I would go through another Christmas without a child to share it with. We started the Adoption For Life program a year ago, and I was sure we would have adopted by now. But it hasn’t happened. What can I do to ensure that a year...
by adoptforlife | Dec 20, 2016 | adoption journey, adoption wait
Over the holidays, you inevitably speak to people who want an update on your adoption or ask why it is taking so long or what is going on. Early on in your adoption journey, it can be exciting to share the initial updates and progress. When you are further along in...
by adoptforlife | Dec 6, 2016 | adoption journey, webinars
Every month provides opportunities to attend new adoption webinars live, including private webinars only open to Adoption for Life families. While it’s reasonable that sometimes schedules may conflict with live webinars, it’s easy to find a way to attend, if you make...
by adoptforlife | Nov 22, 2016 | adoption journey, adoption wait
Thanksgiving is a wonderful time to pause and give thanks for the many blessings in our life, including the wait to adopt. Yes, there is even joy in the journey if we are able to trust in the Lord and in the adoption process. We often hear Psalm 37:4 given as...
