summary
In this conversation, Kendall Mariah shares her personal journey through the adoption process, highlighting the complexities, emotional challenges, and unexpected turns that arise. Even sharing about THE ONE person she confided her fears in, Zadie Ann's first mama, and how her conversation was assurance she needed.

Kendall also discusses the importance of ethical adoption practices, the financial implications, and the significance of building relationships with birth mothers. The conversation also touches on the heartbreak of not being chosen as adoptive parents and the resilience required to move forward in the adoption journey. Ultimately, Kendall emphasizes the ministry of adoption and the hope for future opportunities to grow their family.

takeaways

• Most adoption processes take 18 plus months, both times we have gone through the process was less than 90 days from start to finish with two different outcomes.
• We went from not pursuing adoption to $17,000 invested, in 5 days.
• As hopeful adoptive parents, we promised to be a safe, assuring, and qualified backup plan.
• We need to support birth mothers in their decisions, even when that does not benefit us, and comes at a great loss.
• Adoption is a ministry that requires vulnerability and sacrifice.
• After 3 failed plans, we need time to recoup and prepare for future adoption processes.
• I would do it again and do it the same, even if it means we walk away again without a baby.

Chapters

00:00
Navigating the Complexities of Adoption

07:18
Unexpected Turns in the Adoption Journey

16:04
Financial and Emotional Challenges

24:59
Building Relationships with Birth Mothers

33:41
Facing Heartbreak and Acceptance

41:39
The Ministry of Adoption and Moving Forward

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