TAPESTRY | Adoption & Foster Care Ministry
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Tapestry is the Adoption and Foster Care ministry of Irving Bible Church. The focus at Tapestry is primarily three fold: to connect, encourage and equip. Tapestry provides a loving, supportive and authentic community that encourages families along their adoption journey. It has been our experience that communities such as ours are a unique resource at each stage of the adoption or foster journey.
TAPESTRY | Adoption & Foster Care Ministry
2y ago
Right after winter break, which lasted about two weeks (but a month for my one homeschooler!), six out of the seven people living in my house came down with the Corona Virus, and we had to quarantine for 10 more ..read more
TAPESTRY | Adoption & Foster Care Ministry
2y ago
We are so excited to introduce you to the 2021 Tapestry Conference speakers. They will cover a wide array of topics, including foster care, adoption, and struggles with sensory issues, challenging behaviors, rejection, and FASD. In addition, we have breakout ..read more
TAPESTRY | Adoption & Foster Care Ministry
2y ago
We are so excited to bring you The 2021 Tapestry Conference October 21st-23rd, 2021 ..read more
TAPESTRY | Adoption & Foster Care Ministry
2y ago
Mindfulness can seem like an abstract topic, one that is simple to think about but difficult to implement. However, when we can take small steps towards mindfulness, we can take small steps towards change in our hearts and homes. So, here are three small steps to move towards mindfulness in parenting ..read more
TAPESTRY | Adoption & Foster Care Ministry
2y ago
Foster, adoptive, and kinship families face unique obstacles as their children heal from their past trauma. When we are facing these challenging behaviors, moods, and trauma responses, it can become very easy to stop delighting in the Lord, trusting Him, and committing everything we do to Him. Instead of turning to Him and delighting in Him, we isolate ourselves, resort to complaining, or blame our situation for our negative attitude ..read more
TAPESTRY | Adoption & Foster Care Ministry
3y ago
My children have taught me how to be playful and carefree again. They've taught me how to enjoy what I enjoy and not take myself too seriously. They've re-opened a part of me that I didn't even know was accessible. They have shown me that play is not only fun and enjoyable; it's essential to our well-being. As I connect with my kids, I connect with the God of the Universe - who created us to play and rest and work and be with Him ..read more
TAPESTRY | Adoption & Foster Care Ministry
3y ago
When our expectations are unmet we find ourselves at a crossroads in our parenting. We can continue down the same road of frustration and chaos, or we can reexamine our expectations and lean into the hard places of parenting kids who have experienced trauma. We can shift our expecatations and perspectives in order to better love, serve, and guide our children in the right direction ..read more
TAPESTRY | Adoption & Foster Care Ministry
3y ago
Summer is almost here! Does this phrase leave you excited for the family time or dreading the thought of everyone home under the same roof? Maybe you are remembering past summer groans of ‘I’m bored!’ or ‘She won’t leave me ..read more
TAPESTRY | Adoption & Foster Care Ministry
3y ago
Some adoptive, foster, and kinship families experience a lot of support at the beginning of their journey. But what most people don’t realize is that they need support throughout their parenting journey. Even when they take their 23rd placement or ..read more
TAPESTRY | Adoption & Foster Care Ministry
3y ago
Some adoptive, foster, and kinship families experience a lot of support at the beginning of their journey. But what most people don’t realize is that they need support throughout their parenting journey. Even when they take their 23rd placement or ..read more