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,...
Where There is Love, There is Protection

Where There is Love, There is Protection

By the time I was adopted from Haiti at three years old, I was severely malnourished, fragile, and barely surviving. My birth family was living in abject poverty and made the impossible choice to place me for adoption. I’ve always been keenly aware of what my life...
Love Keeps No Records of Wrong

Love Keeps No Records of Wrong

You Hurt Me I remember the first time someone called me ugly to my face. It hurt my feelings badly, and no matter how many times I have heard “You’re beautiful” since then, the comment lingers. It was my 9th grade year, and I was on the bus heading home from school. I...
The One When Love Rejoices in the Truth

The One When Love Rejoices in the Truth

I spent most of my adolescent years lying and being deceptive. I lied about small, trivial things, and at times, the lies were big and heavy. Once I grew into adulthood, I began addressing the reasons behind my lying. I discovered why I lied and what I usually lied...
The One When Love Does Not Heal All

The One When Love Does Not Heal All

Plan B   “I do not want to be your second option or backup plan. I want to be your first choice, your only choice.” Ashley Z., an adoptee   Infertility is a heartbreaking truth for so many couples who want to parent. The process can be long, causing emotional,...
The One When Love Endures All Things

The One When Love Endures All Things

Love Endures All Things Love is resilient. It doesn’t abandon or fade when things get difficult. Love stays through identity struggles, through reunions or separations, through seasons of doubt and discovery. Love endures, holding space for growth and acceptance. When...