“Lord, give us children who really need us.” That was Marlin and Lisa’s prayer as they started their adoption journey.
In this episode they share their story of adopting four children, all of whom have special needs. Their oldest is on the Autism spectrum and the younger three all have Down syndrome. Ten years ago, they began publishing Plain Values, a monthly print magazine, to highlight Biblical ministries, share the beauty of adoption, promote the dignity of kids with special needs, and to cultivate anchored community.
There are many kids with special needs who need a family. They want others to know that you don’t have to be perfect or extraordinary, you just have to be willing. It’s not always easy, but it’s always worth it.
https://plainvalues.com/
https://www.roomtobloomfoundation.org/
https://extraordinaryadoption.com/
The Brain Mapping Interview: Family Coach and Author, Wendy Gossett, Shares How She Helps Families [S7E3]
The Hidden Story: Adoptee, Michele Fisher, Searches for Answers About Her Adoption [S7E2]
Adopted From China: Ayden Lincoln Shares her Story and Gives Advice to Adoptive Parents [S7E1]
Goodbye Season 6...Hello Season 7: Noah and April say Goodbye to Season 6 with the Family [S6E26]
Infant Adoption Guide: Podcast Host, Tim Elder, Shares his Infant Adoption Stories [S6E25]
Native American Adoption: Adoptee, Christian Markeey, Shares His Adoption Story From the Lakota Sioux Tribe [S6E24]
LIFEMARK: David Scotton is an Adoptee and Real Life Inspiration Behind the New Movie "LIFEMARK" [S6E23]
Now I am Known: From the Streets of Uganda to Becoming a Foster/Adoptive Father, Peter Mutabazi's Story [S6E22]
Sell The House, We're Adopting: Michael and Ashley's Adoption Story [S6E21]
Thinking About Adoption? Alexia McLeod Has Been a Therapist for Over 20 Years and an Expert in the Adoption Process [S6E20]
Safe Haven: Tera Naset Shares Her Adoption Stories and Her Passion for the Safe Haven Law [S6E19]
Little Farmers: SaVanna Schmidt Shares from North Dakota on Adoption and Farm Life [S6E18]
Dedicated to Adoption Law: Attorney, Kathryn P. Pidgeon Shares her Forever Family Stories [S6E17]
The Tabor Adoption Journey: Jason and Brittany’s Story on Building a Family Through Adoption [S6E16]
Open Adoption: Jillana Goble and Jennifer Bracken's Open Adoption Story [S6E15]
A Love-Stretched Life: Author, Speaker, and Adoptive Mother, Jillana Goble, Talks About Her New Book and Her Journey Through Foster [S66E14]
We Found You: Aubrey Mueller Shares her Adoption Story to Find her Daughter [S6E13]
Adoption in Australia: Kaisey and Ashley Hayes Share Their Adoption Journey [S6E12]
Holy Moments to New Callings: Tiffany Nardoni Shares How a Devastating Loss Led Their Family into Adoption [S6E11]
Fixing the Fates: Author and Adoptee, Diane Dewey, Shares Her Encouraging Story of Being Adopted from a German Orphanage [S6E10]
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