SaVanna and her husband, Nate, live in rural North Dakota. Both of them were born and raised there. They are grain farmers, raising mostly wheat and soybeans. When they struggled to become parents, they decided to go on the adoption journey through foster care. SaVanna shares what it was like bringing home a medically fragile baby and finding out that the baby might go to another foster family. In this episode we learn how important it is to stay loving and consistent in the adoption process.
She says, “Sometimes it’s the unexpected parts of the journey that you end up loving the most. Not only do you have to be very open and vulnerable when going through the adoption process, but you also have to be very open and vulnerable while raising the child. Unexpected things continue to pop up, but you learn, advocate, and adapt.”
She now has two beautiful daughters who are loving the farm life!
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Born From Our Souls: Aida Phillips Shares Her Adoption Story [S7E22]
Embryo Twins: Michael and Naomi's Embryo Adoption Story [S7E21]
Adoption in 5 Months! Jordan Moreno Shares her Adoption Story [S7E20]
RODS Heroes: Brady and Andrea Murray's Adoption Story [S7E19]
Shattered Part Two: Author Jenell M. Jones Shares Her Story on Foster Care and Human Trafficking [S7E18]
Shattered Part One: Author Jenell M. Jones Shares Her Foster to Adopt Story [S7E17]
Dave Thomas Foundation For Adoption: Rita Soronen, President and CEO, Speaks on Foster Care and Adoption [S7E16]
Grateful Adoptee: Author Sarah D. Shearer Shares Her Adoption Story From Russia [S7E15]
Ready, Set, Adoption Part 2: The J Family Continues Their Adoption Journey [S7E14]
Ready, Set, Adoption: As Cameras Rolled, Jessica and Jacob Started Their Adoption Journey [S7E13]
Joyfully Hard: Megan Shares Her Story on Adopting from Haiti [S7E12]
ADOPTION NOW Update: Noah and April Share About Their Family, New Website and What is Next! [S7E11]
Debt Free Adoption: Jessica Ross from Ramsey Solutions Shares Her Story [S7E10]
Hushabye Nursery: Tara Sundem Shares Her Journey to Help Babies During Withdrawal [S7E9]
Don't Give Up: Sharon Broxton Shares Her Adoption Story From Georgia [S7E7]
Dominican Republic Adoption: Abby Shares Her Adoption Story [S7E8]
Choosing Adoption: A Birth Mother's Story on Open Adoption [S7E6]
Buckle Up Buttercup: Makayla Shares Her Adoption Adventures [S7E5]
Does My Son Take Sugar? Eithne Ring, a Birth Mother from Ireland, Shares Her Story [S7E4]
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