When Love Pivots: Standing in the Grey

When Love Pivots: Standing in the Grey

Who doesn’t love a good Friends reference? I can still hear Ross yelling “PIVOT!” at Rachel as they struggle to wedge the oversized couch up the narrow staircase. To nobody’s surprise except Ross’s, the couch doesn’t fit. The scene ends with Ross dragging a torn,...
The One Where Love Pivots

The One Where Love Pivots

We know the root of adoption is love: a sacrificial and unconditional love uniquely demonstrated by both birth parents and adoptive parents, each with their own circumstances leading them to adoption as their chosen parenting plan. Two distinct roles of love displayed...
Perseverance Rooted in Love

Perseverance Rooted in Love

When I think about perseverance, my mind goes straight to Paul’s words in 1 Corinthians 13:7: “Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.” For many, these words are a reminder of what love should look like. For me, as an adoptee,...
When the Hard Work Begins After Placement

When the Hard Work Begins After Placement

For many adoptive parents, the long road leading up to placement feels like the hardest part, until the day you finally hold your child in your arms. In that moment, all the waiting, paperwork, and uncertainty seem worth it. You imagine the hardest part is behind you....