I always wish that I had more encouraging words to share with other adoptive mamas when they are in the middle of a hard season with their little one. I wish I could honestly say things like ‘it will get better’ or ‘this too shall pass’ but I can’t. Why? Because adoption is hard. There are so many dynamics and people and loss and hurt and grief and joy and hopefully healing involved that every single person’s journey is so different. But you know what I can say? That just because the Lord called you into something doesn’t mean it will be easy. And even though those words can sting a little, there is peace in that. That He is still the author of your story. That He is still for you. That He hasn’t forgotten you.

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