“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/
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Adoption from Nigeria [S4E4]
I Call You Mine [S4E3]
What NOT TO SAY to Adoptive Parents (And How To Get It Right) [S4E2]
ADOPTION NOW Update [S4E1]
Open Adoption from the Adoptee's Perspective [S3E17]
A Birth Mother's Journey Through Open Adoption [S3E16]
Self Care for Adoptive Parents - Part 2 [S3E15]
Self Care for Adoptive Parents - Part 1 [S3E14]
Adopting From Haiti [S3E13]
How to Support a Family That is Adopting [S3E12]
Foster Care 101 [S3E11]
Adoption From Russia [S3E10]
Let's Talk Adoption and Politics [S3E9]
Adoptions, IVF and Embryo Donation! [S3E8]
Ghost Pregnancy - Part 2 [S3E7B]
Ghost Pregnancy - Part 1 [S3E7A]
Finding Her Birth Mother [S3E6]
A Birth Mother's Open Adoption Story [S3E5]
Adopting Twins [S3E4]
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