by Mardie Caldwell, C.O.A.P. | Apr 25, 2021 | adoption wait
Even though you know that God has the perfect child for you, it can be difficult to patiently wait when you’re eager to adopt. Perhaps you’ve watched other couples adopt, but you still haven’t been chosen by a birth mother. If this sounds like...
by Mardie Caldwell, C.O.A.P. | Nov 15, 2020 | adoption wait
Waiting is tough. It’s especially hard when you’re ready to adopt and waiting for a birth mother to choose you, only to find out that other adoptive couples who started the process after you are being matched and adopting. It can feel unfair. You may...
by Creatives | Aug 23, 2020 | adoption wait, Adoptive parenting
It’s a bit complicated to create to-do lists and to-buy lists for an adoptive child. Your timeline of events is unpredictable. It’s tricky to determine what to get before you’re matched and what should wait. Your shopping list varies depending on the...
by Mardie Caldwell, C.O.A.P. | Jun 21, 2020 | Adoption journey, adoption wait
You have decided to answer God’s call to adopt, and you are eager to grow your family. It’s natural to wonder when that part of your journey will finally begin. How long does it take to match with a birth mother? When will the baby officially become...
by Creatives | May 31, 2020 | Adoption, adoption wait, Christian adoption journey
An expectant couple gets nine months to ready their home, to have a baby shower, to pick out baby names, and to wrap their minds around becoming parents. This preparation is a joyous rite of passage for Christian adoptive couples too. The timeline may differ, but the...
by Creatives | Apr 5, 2020 | Adoption journey, adoption wait
You started your adoption journey with the knowledge that it might not be easy. You prepared for the obstacles you might face: the costs, the waiting, facing rejection before finding your perfect match. As a Christian, you were called to make this life-changing...