Trusting God When the Plan Changes (Katie's Story)

About this episode

Katie shares her journey of family growth through IVF, fostercare, and private infant adoption, emphasizing faith and community support.

We often picture our lives going in one direction,but sometimes God has an entirely different story for us. Today we welcome Katie, the mutual friend who first connected us (Steph & Andrea). Her story contains many twists and turns for growing her family, including IVF, fostercare, and private infant adoption…and a surprise ending! Through it all, Katie & her husband leaned on their community and never gave up on their desire to become parents. Welcome to the Adoption Side By Side Podcast -because no one should have to walk the adoption journey alone! We are so glad you're here! <3 ~Steph & Andrea Find us on Instagram & TikTok atadoptionsidebyside. Our intro and outro music is from the creators atTuneTank - Track: On The Way Home by Evan Splash https://tunetank.com/track/425-on-the-way-home/

People in this episode

Guest: Katie

Topics covered

• faith
• family growth
• IVF
• fostercare
• private infant adoption
• community support

Keywords

• adoption
• IVF
• fostercare
• family
• community
• parenting
• faith

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Adoption Side By Side, TuneTank

Books & works: On The Way Home

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