Two Families One Heart The Beauty of Open Adoption Without Barriers

Richard said no when his wife Elizabeth told him she felt prompted to adopt. He had never considered it, worried about the cost, and feared inviting strangers into their reserved family life. But Elizabeth held onto her prompting and waited. For seven years, they navigated failed matches and Richard's gradual heart change. In this episode of Eternal Family Adoptions, host Donna Pope sits down with Richard and Elizabeth to explore the adoptive parents' perspective of an open adoption journey, the companion episode to Kaylee's birth mother story.

Finding Their Daughter Through Faith

When a young birth mother reached out, Elizabeth assumed it was a scam like every contact before. But something felt different. Over months of meetings, both families grew to love each other. Richard discovered his fears about inviting people into their lives were unfounded.

Miracles in the Delivery Room

When labor began, Richard and Elizabeth were invited into the delivery room. The most spiritual moment was not the birth itself but watching the birth mother's parents love their daughter through the hardest experience of her life without judgment. Elizabeth describes it as the greatest show of parental love she has ever witnessed.

Life After Adoption

Today, the birth mother comes over weekly. She is not an outsider. She is family. Richard transformed from a hesitant spouse to an adoption advocate. His advice for other reluctant partners: taking baby steps can lead to complete transformation.

This episode offers hope for families navigating adoption fears, showing that hearts can change, divine timing exists, and the relationships formed through adoption can become the most rewarding of your life. Visit eternalfamilyadoptions.org to discover faith-based adoption support and resources.

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