Adoption
Posted on November 14, 2025
by Augustine & Molly, Parents
“It feels as if Luke has always been a part of our family. It is hard to imagine the time before him.” Hear from Augustine & Molly, parents sharing the personal account of the adoption of their son, Luke, through Lutheran Family Service.
Adoption
Posted on October 21, 2025
by Mike & Elizabeth, Parents
After years of waiting, praying, and trusting God’s plan, Mike and Elizabeth received the call that would change their lives forever. Their story of adopting Isaac is one of faith, courage, and the incredible love shared between birth parents and adoptive families. Read how God’s faithfulness and the support of Lutheran Family Service brought this beautiful adoption story to life.
Adoption
Posted on September 17, 2025
by Tim & Julie, Parents
Since childhood, Julie dreamed of adopting. With her husband, Tim, she began the process through Lutheran Family Service. They soon learned adoption is a roller coaster and waiting the hardest part, yet God’s love carried them through. Their journey led them to Nora — a beautiful baby girl and a dream come true.
Adoption
Posted on July 9, 2025
by Josh & Jessica, Parents
As we reflect on this adoption journey, we can so clearly see how God has been at work in our hearts for many years—quietly preparing us for this moment long before we even realized it.
Adoption
Posted on March 11, 2025
by Tyler & Laura, Parents
Gia’s adoption account, written by parents Tyler & Laura, is a story that almost didn’t have a happy ending. In the span of several days, the couple experienced every emotion on their turbulent ride, where some days it seemed like everything might fall apart. Read how Tyler & Laura navigated the journey and trusted God’s plan with ‘Gigi.’
Adoption
Posted on January 11, 2025
by Jackson & Susie, Parents
Almost a full year ago, Jackson & Susie got a call from Lutheran Family Service saying that a baby girl had been born in Illinois. They were asked to have their profile book shown to the birthparents and they immediately said yes. They had opportunities to share their book in the past, but this time felt different.
Adoption
Posted on December 5, 2024
by Brandon & Ashley, Parents
Hear from Brandon & Ashley, four-time adoptive parents with Lutheran Family Service, and how their feelings of nervousness and anxiousness with Clay’s open adoption melted away meeting his birth family and seeing God’s hand in everything.
Adoption
Posted on October 7, 2024
by Adam & Sara, Parents
This story was written by Adam & Sara, an adoptive couple sharing the “God moments” during the beautiful and crazy emotional roller coaster adoption of their son, Zeke, through Lutheran Family Service.
Adoption
Posted on September 10, 2024
Despite struggles with addiction and incarceration, Emma’s birthmother chose life for her baby and she picked an adoptive family that could see past her faults and was willing to have an open adoption.
Adoption
Posted on August 4, 2024
Emmett’s birthmother started working with Lutheran Family Service shortly after she learned she was pregnant. Her placement plan didn’t play out the way she planned, thanks to an emergency c-section, a helicopter ride for Emmett to a larger hospital, and a 29-day stay in the NICU. Today there are no issues and Emmett is growing and thriving.
