EPISODE · Mar 21, 2023 · 9 MIN

59 – 3 Ways to Offer Safety, Security and Support With One Simple Act?

from ADOPTION STRUGGLES AND SUPPORT | Adoption Trauma, Safety, Peace of Mind, Biblical Encouragement, Respite, Journaling · host Tim Maudlin - Adoptive Parent, The Persistent Encourager, Journaling Coach

The days immediately after we took Jonny to residential treatment are still a blur. I don’t remember a lot from that time. After all these years, there is ONE thing that stands out. ONE thing that encouraged us when we were discouraged. ONE thing I haven’t shared with many people. But I’m going to share it with you today. Hi Neighbor, Today I want to speak primarily to those of you who are friends of adoptive parents and encourage you to throw a lifeline to them. I’ll share a story about how our friends did that for us, a passage from the book of Isaiah, and much more! Doing this ONE thing might just be the thing that gets your adoptive friend through a difficult day. Hope and Healing are on the way. Your Neighbor,⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Tim P.S. The Bible passage I read is from Isaiah 43: 2-3 NLT “When you go through deep waters, I will be with you. When you go through rivers of difficulty, you will not drown... For I am the Lord, your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior...” If this podcast has given you the courage and confidence to face storms in your life, the number one way you can thank me is to leave a written review on Apple Podcasts. Thanks Neighbor!

What this episode covers

The days immediately after we took Jonny to residential treatment are still a blur. I don’t remember a lot from that time. After all these years, there is ONE thing that stands out. ONE thing that encouraged us when we were discouraged. ONE thing I haven’t shared with many people. But I’m going to share it with you today. Hi Neighbor, Today I want to speak primarily to those of you who are friends of adoptive parents and encourage you to throw a lifeline to them. I’ll share a story about how our friends did that for us, a passage from the book of Isaiah, and much more! Doing this ONE thing might just be the thing that gets your adoptive friend through a difficult day. Hope and Healing are on the way. Your Neighbor,⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣Tim P.S. The Bible passage I read is from Isaiah 43: 2-3 NLT “When you go through deep waters, I will be with you. When you go through rivers of difficulty, you will not drown... For I am the Lord, your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior...” If this podcast has given you the courage and confidence to face storms in your life, the number one way you can thank me is to leave a written review on Apple Podcasts. Thanks Neighbor!