On the first Wednesday of each month, I have the privilege of hosting our Adoption Support Group. This group is intended for both expecting parents in the decision making process for what is best for them and their baby as well as for birth parents in their post-adoption journey. One of the main benefits I’ve
Myth #3: Adoption is accurately portrayed on Lifetime movies and TV shows. Myth #3: Adoption is accurately portrayed on Lifetime movies and TV shows. False. Adoption is often inaccurately portrayed in the drama of the media. Today, adoptions are stories of hope and blessing. In part, because we empower potential birth moms with knowledge, choice,
Myth #2: Adopted children are unwanted. In our 3 part series, we are doing some myth-busting. Today, let’s take a look at Myth #2: Adopted children are unwanted. Again, so untrue. In fact, we believe birth mothers who make an adoption plan understand and experience the pain of true sacrificial love better than most. She
Myth #1: Adoption means giving up, or giving away. At New Life Adoptions, education is one of our key roles. Adoption is one of the most misunderstood social issues of our time. Perhaps because we are still plodding out of the shroud of secrecy and shame that has permeated illegitimate births in the last 4
A Book by a New Life Adoptive Mom Kim Hawkins, one of New Life’s adoptive moms has written a book about their adoption story, and the unexpected twist that came afterwards. How often can you look back on the most difficult times of your life, only to catch a glimpse that they were already preordained
From the Executive Director….. The Bible says that we do not have a spirit of fear, but of love and discipline . “For God has not given us a spirit of timidity, but of power and love and discipline.” 2 Timothy 1:7 But many times I find myself fearful. Fearful in ministry, fearful of the
As the end of the year draws near, many of us are reflecting on the blessings we have received in 2017. As we count our blessings, the New Life staff also sees the heartache and loss and brokenness of many in our community. We are personally engaged each and every day with many women who
Meet Our New Social Worker – Asheton Fearing I am so blessed to have recently become a member of the New Life ministry! I’m from Oxford, Mississippi, home of the Ole Miss Rebels, and received my Master of Social Work degree from the University of Mississippi. Through exposing me to people of all ages within
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Meet John, a precious New Life donor. John understands adoption, because adoption is HIS story – a narrative of love that has been a banner over his life these last eight years. He has come from a place of love and sacrifice and, because of this, even at an early age, John feels compelled to