Featured Story
“Here’s a summary of this week’s story:
Anna Kettle speaks with Kim Patton, an adoptive and foster mother whose journey through infertility unexpectedly led her to a life of profound purpose. Kim shares how ten difficult years of waiting for pregnancy didn't end her dreams of motherhood but became a doorway to adopting two biological sisters and eventually working alongside her husband in residential care for teenage girls.
She candidly discusses her struggles with anxiety, her initial resistance to adoption, and how God's patient transformation of her heart led to her embracing a life she never imagined. Through stories of moving across multiple states, managing a household with toddlers and teenagers, and finding strength in daily surrender, Kim reveals how the most difficult seasons can be worked together for good.”
Anna Kettle was a gracious host, and I am so thankful to now call her friend. You can read her book, and expect to hear more from her! I want to bring that beautiful British accent to your listening ears again soon on the podcast.
In case you missed it…
“Dear Foster Mom,
Do you know what day of the week it is?
Can you count how many appointments are on your calendar?”
Mothers and Daughters
As I type this, my three-year-old is sitting on my lap, playing with a digital thermometer she found somewhere. She is asking me questions I don’t know the answer to, and the poof of her hair is getting in the way of me seeing if I am spelling these words correctly or not.
Recent Podcast Episodes
Leah became a birthmama as a teenager, and has gone on to raise five beautiful kids with her husband. Leah Outten of The Grace Bond- Leah Outten. This is her second book, and it is special because she highlights the beauty that can come from a crisis pregnancy.
I recommend you give copies of Flourishing Hope and bring it to your local pregnancy center. It is an amazing resource, bringing of words of comfort to women in hard places. On her website, she offers a sneak peek of her first book and other resources.
It is always emotional to reflect on my own experience as a daughter and a mother following a special interview with wonderful people who gave me a lot to think about.
We have a special podcast episode with the wonderful Blythe Daniel and her mama, Dr. Helen McIntosh! We talked about their book, Mended: Restoring the Hearts of Mothers and Daughters. Thank you Blythe and Helen for the joys and wisdom shared in our conversation.
Giveaway!
Blythe Daniel and Helen McIntosh are celebrating 5 years of Mended and are sharing a copy of the book with us. Yay! Reply back or comment to be entered into the drawing. I will pick a winner at random by the end of the month.
March was wonderful! A visit to Florida, pirate day at preschool, and a whole lot of fun at the cottage with our teens. God is faithful to be with us through the hard days and the good days, and I am so grateful.
All my best to you my friends,
