Posts with the category “true-vine-tuesdays”

Recognizing grief as part of parenting a child who is not biologically yours is an important part of this puzzle. You can’t out-love, out-parent, out-disciple grief. And you certainly can’t control when it enters a moment or how it is felt.   Read More

As I prayed, I told God how unqualified I was to parent this child. Why would he think it was a good idea for me to parent a child with what could someday be major medical needs? Surely there was someone else more qualified. Surely God had made a mistake.   Read More

One of the things I could not have fully anticipated for my adopted children was and is the full impact and the disruption celebrations can have on them. Special occasions can be so very overwhelming.  This can also be a surprise to many adults. As adults, we often look forward to these celebrations with the children in our lives. We work hard to make them bigger, better, more meaningful—to pack i...  Read More

Our adoption story is one of tears, frustration, and patience. It also is an amazing testament and reminder that our plans do not always align with God’s plans, but his plans are always good.  Read More

We worry we don’t have what it takes for many things, not just parenting. And God has shown us that when we say yes and take that first step, we don’t need to be prepared for the whole journey.  Read More

Starting in October, Pathway's Adoption and Foster Care Ministry will be sharing posts related to caring for vulnerable children and families in our community. You'll be inspired, encouraged, and challenged in the best way  Read More