In 2010, My husband and I had a clear desire to start our family through adoption. My husband was in seminary and we were working entry-level positions on a very small budget. We knew that funding an adoption could be challenging, but we were reminded of 1 Thessalonians 5:24: “He who calls you is faithful; he will surely do it.” As a family on a budget, here’s a few things we learned:  It’s Good to Ask for Help. Not only is it okay to ask for help, but it is a good thing to invite others into our adoption journey. Through adoption yard sales and community outreach, we were able to tell o ..read more

I had the pleasure of walking Jeff and Shari through the adoption process! After 5 months of being active with agencies, they got a call they had been chosen to be the parents of a one-month-old baby boy. In less than 24 hours, they were holding their little one in their arms! Shari and Jeff, it was an honor to walk with your family on the journey that led you to your sweet boy! I am in awe of what God has done, and I can’t wait for others to read about it today! I know it will be an encouragement to so many others who are in a difficult season of waiting! We’ve always thought adoption was be ..read more

It was an absolute pleasure to be able to work with Michael and Elizabeth throughout their adoption. From our first conversation, it was evident that Michael and Elizabeth’s hearts were pure and fully open to walking down this path of adoption. While the journey didn’t always look how they had thought it would, their faith and trust that adoption would be the way they grew their family remained steadfast. They are a shining light and example of how to love and care well during the adoption process, and it was an honor to be able to walk beside them.  The songwriter says, “The God on the ..read more

Adam and Lindsay’s adoption story is one of patience, perseverance, and incredible faith. They walked through so much to ultimately bring their son home, at the most unexpected time and in the most unexpected way. I love the way Lindsay describes adoption, as grief and joy intertwined. Read more of their story as Lindsay shares the grief of the long journey and the joy of a son growing their family. We had always talked about adoption and knew adoption would be part of our story, but we weren’t sure when or how. After growing our family initially with two biological children (and a lot of tra ..read more

I had the joy of working with Eric and Marissa throughout their adoption journey! I was amazed by their strength and grace throughout the ups and downs that come with this process. Eric & Marissa, the entire team here at Christian Adoption Consultants are rejoicing with you! Today, Marissa shares a little bit of the story that led them to their son. Adoption is something that Eric and I hold really close to our hearts, and it was a conversation that we had early on while we were dating and into our marriage because we knew it was something we both wanted for our family. When we felt like ..read more

Today, Carrie shares the journey that led them to their TWINS! Prior to working with us, Joe and Carrie had been in the adoption process for about 10 years on and off. Understandably, they were exhausted from the ups and downs of the process. Yes, they were weary, but they were not without hope. Joe and Carrie have a beautiful resilience about them that I know they attribute to the Holy Spirit. I was speaking with Carrie the other day on the phone, and she reminded me that one of the reasons she decided to reach out to CAC was because she came across a picture of my family, and she saw that we ..read more

It’s never lost on me that my job as an Adoption Consultant entails walking hand-in-hand with families pursuing adoption. Having gone through the adoption process over 7 years ago, it’s very special to me that I’m able to connect with my families from the personal standpoint of, “Hey, I get it. I’ve gone down the path that you are embarking on. I understand what you are going through.” There is just something comforting about having an advocate on your side who understands the highs and lows, twists and turns, and uncertainties that accompany the adoption process. I’ll never forget my first ..read more

I had the pleasure of walking Blaine and Tyler through the adoption process from the very beginning of their journey until they welcomed their son home! People outside the adoption circle may not understand the complexities and the emotional toll that the adoption process can have on a family’s heart. It isn’t easy. It takes a lot of courage, faith, and strength to persevere through this journey. But Blaine and Tyler never gave up. I watched as this sweet couple placed their hope in God and not their circumstances. Tonight, they share a little bit of their journey with you. It’s a privilege t ..read more

Patience. It’s the ability to endure difficult circumstances, the acceptance of a delay. It’s a difficult practice to maintain, especially when expectations are only rooted in immeasurable unknowns. Adoption is filled with unknowns: timing, relationships, expectations, and emotions. Patience is gleaned only in the art of surrender, loosening your grip on all of the things you just aren’t able to control, trusting in the sovereignty of a God who knows all, sees all, and is working all things for our good, and His glory.  Kate shares her and Luke’s story of surrender here. I connected with ..read more

I remember my first conversation with Chad and Cori. They were so kind and easy to talk to, it seemed like I was connecting with good friends. We were only a few minutes into chatting, and they began sharing their story and what led them to adoption. Shortly after our conversation, they signed on with me at Christian Adoption Consultants. After their home study was finished, we had a call to go over their questions, next steps, and what to expect in the upcoming weeks and months. We discussed the wait that comes with the adoption process and the difficulty that can often bring. Little did we ..read more