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The Realities of Adopting Children Through Foster Care- Part 3- Why Connection is Hard

People with special needs are image-bearers just like all of us! But sometimes knowing how to interact with them can be intimidating. I will share what I have learned in my own experience.

There is a lot involved in being a sibling to someone with special needs. Listen as Alexa shares her insights from intensive personal experience.

It’s time for a Silas Atkinson update! Your heart will be encouraged for sure!

In this episode, I will talk about some specific ways to come alongside our children in their trials.

In this episode, hear the play by play of my Boston Marathon training and race.

In this episode I share some details about my first and second marathons which were in 2022 and 2023.

I share my struggles with disordered eating and over-exercising. I am so thankful to now be in a much healthier place with a mostly balanced healthy lifestyle.

In this episode, I share my insights and experiences about marriage. Marriage is such a blessing from the Lord. Treat it that way!

In this episode I focus on the education deficit in foster children, helping them tell their story, the trauma focus and transitioning your biological children to your growing family.

In this episode, I share our personal experience regarding the adoption of our youngest 3 children. I talk about the triumphs and challenges.

In this episode I talk about what I have learned about doing trials with people. I share specific examples about how people came alongside us during Si’s accident in 2022.

This episode shares the details of Caleb‘s diagnosis. Also, at the end of the episode, I give an explanation about exactly what happened to Silas in the accident two years ago.

In this episode I will talk about 2 significant trials in my life involving my 2 oldest sons, Caleb and Silas. In one, I walked by sight. In one, I walked by faith. I hope you are encouraged by my story!