AN ADOPTION STORY

“If I can help even one person, I think it would be worth it all.”

In 2022, Kathy was prompted to reach out to FBC and share her personal story of adoption. Her heart behind it is summed up perfectly in her remark above - helping others. In recent years, Kathy has unfolded the intricate story of her biological family. Realizing the position her mother found herself in before giving birth, Kathy made it a personal life mission to love and help young girls who find themselves in a similar place. We were thrilled to share Kathy’s story in our services on Sanctity of Life Sunday (January 22). It’s an honor to help Kathy reach others with the beautiful testimony of what God has done, and of His sovereignty, love, and purpose for each human life. If you know someone who may be encouraged by it, please consider sharing!

During our conversation with her, Kathy shared two passages that the Lord has written on her heart during her journey:

Jeremiah 1:5a (NIV)

“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart…”

Psalm 139:13-16 (NIV)

13 “For you created my inmost being;
    you knit me together in my mother’s womb.
14 I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made;
    your works are wonderful,
    I know that full well.
15 My frame was not hidden from you
    when I was made in the secret place,
    when I was woven together in the depths of the earth.
16 Your eyes saw my unformed body;
    all the days ordained for me were written in your book
    before one of them came to be.”