Many young girls grow up thinking about what their future will look like. Oftentimes, this includes getting married and having children. However, there are times when families who are trying to conceive find out they’re unable to do so naturally. Amanda Hogue shares with us today her family’s infertility story and why they chose to pursue adoption. If you’re going through something similar, grab a pen and notebook to jot down some tips Amanda wishes she knew beforehand. Prayerfully, they will help you and your family.
As a little girl, I remember dreaming about what my wedding day would look like, who I’d marry, and how many kiddos I’d have. It never occurred to me that there’s a possibility some families may experience difficulty in conceiving children. In the past few years, I’ve been exposed to stories of multiple families in this situation. As a result, some families choose to adopt. However, there are many nuances to the adoption process. That’s why I’m so glad Amanda joins us this week to share her family’s experiences.
In this episode, we chat about:
Quote - When lies come, we have to replace it with the truth. - Amanda Hogue
He settles the childless woman in her home as a happy mother of children. Praise the LORD. - Psalm 113:9
He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. - Psalm 147:3
[B]ut those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. - Isaiah 40:31
For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. - Jeremiah 29:11
But when the set time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under the law, to redeem those under the law, that we might receive adoption to sonship. - Galatians 4:4-5
When he was put outside, Pharaoh's daughter adopted and raised him as her own son. - Acts 7:21
QUOTE - Miracles don't look the way we think. - Amanda Hogue
I am Fruitful - a website dedicated to helping families who are experiencing infertility and loss of children
I am Fruitful Instagram
Supporting Adopting Parents article
Joy & Infertility Podcast
Creating a Family Podcast
20 Things Adopted Kids Wish Their Adoptive Kids Knew (book)
The Connected Parent: Real-Life Strategies for Building Trust and Attachment (book)
The Connected Child: Bring Hope and Healing to Your Adoptive Family (book)
Forget Not His Benefits (FREE 1-hour Bible Study!) by Jen Evangelista and Arabah Joy of Sojo Academy
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