After 17 years of infertility and PCOS, Jennifer never imagined motherhood would come through a miracle adoption or that it would be twins. In this episode, she shares the moment their birth mom chose them, what t was like bringing both girls home from the hospital, and the unexpected twists that followed.

At nine years old, Theresa learned the truth that changed everything, the woman she knew as her babysitter was actuall her biological mother, and the "brother" she grew up with was her father. Raised by grandparents, she was given stability and love, but also carried a secret she didn't ask for. In this episode, Teresa shares the moment her world shifted, how she procesed the truth, and what it meants to reclaim your identity as an adoptee.

When Sarah said yes to fostering, she had no idea how much it would change her heart, and her definition of family. A mom of two biological boys, she and her husband opened their hoe to children from newborns to teens, each one leaving a lasting mark. In this episode, Sarah shares the highs and heartbreaks of foster care and how love can reach far beyond DNA.

When Cynthia began to unravel her family's past, she discovered more then she ever expected...pain,love, and ultimately, peace. This moving episode she shares how uncovering her story led to healing and understanding, and how God uses even the quiet parts of our stories for good.

After our mom passed away, my sisters and I thought we knew every part of her story — until our aunt shared a secret that changed everything.

In this powerful episode, all three of us come together to talk about the moment we found out we had another sister — one who had been adopted at birth before any of us were born.

What began as a season of grief turned into a journey of healing, faith, and connection. Through tears, laughter, and God's perfect timing, we discovered that even in loss, there can be new beginnings.

This episode reminds us that family can be found in the most unexpected ways… and that sometimes, the truth doesn't break us — it brings us closer.

🎧 Listen as we share our hearts, our mother's legacy, and the faith that helped us find peace in the middle of the unknown.

After taking a few weeks away, I am back with the most personal episode I have ever shared.

In this special tribute, I read the eulogy I wrote and shared at my mom's Celebration of Life. This time with a little more peac and perspective. You will hear the story of a woman whose love shaped my life, whose faith inspired me daily and whose stregth carried me through my hardest seasons.

I also open up about how losing her connected to my own adoption story and how caring for her during her illness reminded me that family isn't about DNA, it's about love, devotion, and the people who show up for you everyday.

Whether you've walked through loss, caregiving, or rediscovering your roots, my hope is that this episode brings you comfort and reminds you of the beauty of a mother's love-the kind that never really leaves us.

Her search began with loss, but led to discovery and to motherhood in a whole new way: At 15, she lost the mother who gave her life. Before ancestory she was led to the exact drawer of the records that revealed birth family. Meeting her biological siblings was both healing and complicated, but it led her to a deeper understanding of identity and belonging.

Later, she became an adoptive mother to three boys, walking the journey from adoptee to adoptive mom. This is a powerful story of search, discovery, and the challenges and blessings of a family in all it's forms.

At just 17 years old, Morgan faced an unexpected pregnancy while finishing high school and dreaming of college. With courage and love, she chose adoption, not as an ending but as the beginnng of a beautiful open adoption journey.

In this episode, Morgan shares how placing her son with a loving family brought healing, connection, and a lifelong bond. Over the years, she has remained an important part of her son's life and even went on to become a surrogate for the same family.

Her story is one of sacrifice, hope, and the incredible power of adoption to create families and lasting love.

Morgan grew up in what looked like a picture perfect childhood-successful, supported, and loved. Something always felt a little off. She never had baby photos, only photos starting at age four. At 23 years old, Morgan learned the truth. She had been adopted after living in foster care for the first four years of her life.

Her story is one of God's pefect timing. What could have been devastating instead led to a beautiful reunion and a powerful testimony of God's protection. In discovering the reality of her adoption, Morgan also uncovered the greater story...how God shielded her from what she might have endured with her biological family and instead wrote a new beginning filled with love and grace.

Today's conversation with Donna feels like a string of divine appointments. We discovered that both of our fathers were stationed at the same Air Force base and that we were both conceived in Omaha, Nebraska. We also share another tender thead, mothers who battled glioblastoma and in a wild twist, parts of Donna's biological family live in my own backyard here in Middle Tennessee.

Donna was adopted not once, but twice and has caried three maiden names. After years of dead ends, she was struck by a photo of her son, looking stringlingly like the grandfather he never met and this nudged her to try DNA in 2017. That test opened a door to cousins, aunts, and uncles who welcomed her with love and to a heartbreaking truth.

This is a heartwarming story about courage, identity, and how God's timing stitches broken pieces together. If today's episode stirred something in you, I'd love to hear your story.