Destined Before the Foundation of the World Adoption has become an integral part of one special family’s identity. In 2012, Caleb and Lauren embarked on a journey that would change their family forever. While their local business was experiencing exponential success, the couple had a longing that was unfulfilled. This would represent the first of […]
An Open Door Adoption Agency: Adoption Blog
Adoption for older children
When we think about adoption, most of the time we’re thinking about women who have an unexpected pregnancy and are not prepared to parent, for whatever reason. But sometimes, the circumstances that lead a parent to place a child come about much later. Maybe it’s a loss of resources–no longer being able to financially support […]
Meet your Caseworker: Senja, Savannah Area
Are you pregnant and considering adoption for your child? If you choose to place your baby for adoption through our agency, we want you to feel as comfortable as possible, throughout the process. That’s why we’ll occasionally share an interview with one of our local caseworkers. So you can have an idea of who you […]
Adoption doesn’t have to mean you never see your child again
The moment of surrender is always heartwrenching. That moment when you hand the child you carried for nine months into the arms of another mother. Historically, it was often the last time that birth momma ever saw or heard from her child and that picture is one of the biggest obstacles we hear when it […]
You CAN choose your family
We’ve all heard “you can’t choose your family.” And when it comes to the family we’re born into, it’s true. But it’s one of the joys and beauties of adoption, both for the adoptive family AND the birth parents, that you CAN choose your family. We know that, for every birth mom, the decision to […]
3 Things to Know About Adoption
So…you peed on a stick, huh? Sure, there are some women out there who are super excited to see those two little pink lines, but maybe you’re not. Maybe you’re frantically scrolling through Google searches on “unplanned pregnancy” or “pregnancy options” or “plan B.” If that’s you, you probably already know that you have options. […]
A letter from Abigail R.
I am his mother, but he is not MY baby. He belongs to the Lord. He has his own DNA. His own personality. His own soul. His own mind. His own blood. His own breath. He came from my body but he is not mine. My body carried him. My body sheltered him. When I felt hungry, my body fed him first. When I felt tired, my body gave him oxygen frist. When I […]
Poland Adoption Story
“When we met her, we were in awe at what the Lord had done, why we needed to wait, and why His plans are always good and perfect.” […]
The Story of Boo- Lithuanian Adoption
Every day that you do the hard things that you don’t want to do — you’re building the family you always wanted to have … That’s what family means: People love you & keep on holding on to you especially when you’re not loveable. […]
National Adoption Month Feature- The “H” Family Story
Our adoption story… Kenton and I had talked about adoption numerous times in our marriage and decided that we would start the process in 2017 with the goal of having our adoptive child in our home by 2020. We wanted to give God space to work and let Him guide the whole process while still […]
My Love, My Firstborn
A letter from a birthmother.. I was 19 and pregnant. I had met my husband in Seattle, WA and married him when I was 18, he was 26. We were kind of vagabonds at the time, picking up and moving to a new place every few months. We had lived in Seattle, Flint, […]
How to Talk to Your Friends About Adoption
It’s here. The moment you know that adoption is what you want for your child… and now you’re going have to tell your friends. You don’t feel obligated to tell them anything. But people ask questions, and what do you say? How do you tell them that you’re not giving up on your child – […]