As a Christian, I wholeheartedly believe in the sanctity of human life. God created us in his image and knit us together in our mother’s womb. Not only do I believe it, but this fundamental Christian belief saved my life. When God was busy knitting me together in my mother’s womb, she became very sick with a muscular disease. While …
My name is Jason Eaton. I’m the Campus Pastor at Southland Christian Church’s Lexington Campus. In 2017, my wife and I began a simple discussion about wanting to have more children. We already had two biological kids, but there was a desire to add to our family. We had never considered fostering but had always been open to adoption. My …
For many people, Christmas is the most wonderful time of year. They revel in the warmth, decorations, gatherings, and traditions. But for some, Christmas can be very hard. For many years, Christmas was an incredibly difficult season for me. You see, my mother passed away three days after Christmas when I was six years old. That One Christmas Even before …
Many of us eagerly welcome Thanksgiving, Christmas, and the holiday season with anticipation of family gatherings, travel, festive music and decorations. But for many foster and adopted children, the holiday frenzy can overload and push them beyond their ability to cope. Help your child stay calm and regulated during this time of year by remembering the three Rs: Regulate – …
Abby and her husband have four children, all adopted from Ethiopia between the ages of 8 and 13. Friends and family were excited to support them when they decided to adopt. Their church helped them raise funds and gathered around them while they waited to bring their children home. When they brought home their first two babies, a three-year-old and …
Superhero Aspirations Growing up, Batman was my hero of choice. Along with thousands of other boys my age, I grew up watching this dark and brooding superhero use his awesome gadgets, fight with great strength, and put away countless formidable villains. As a boy, I wanted to be just like that; I wanted his strength, speed, intelligence, gadgets, and of …
Ever since Leslie Chilton can remember, she always thought fostering and/or adoption may be a part of her family’s journey. Her husband, however, was on a different page. “He was not on board so much,” Leslie explained. Several years into their marriage and three children later, she still felt a strong call to foster care. “I didn’t quite feel …
A few months ago Karen Anne Sinkhorn was talking with her neighbor. She had the idea to have a lemonade stand and baked goods sale to raise money for Paws with Purpose. Raina, her nine-year-old wanted to do a stand too. Raina baked her own cookies, made popsicles, and went with Karen Anne to buy the supplies for baking goods …
It all begins with an idea.
It all begins with an idea.
