About Me
I don't think I would consider myself your typical 'small town girl'. Although I grew up in an incredibly small town in Wisconsin, I have always had eyes for the great, big world. As I grew and experienced more and more outside of those small town borders and back country roads, I found that my heart beat to a different drum than most.
I was introduced to Jesus there in that small town. He gave me passions I really didn't know how to feed. But as quickly as opportunities to go emerged, I took them, just about every time that I could. The world I found was full of hard, crazy, and beautiful things. I found spaces to feed those passions and grow in my understanding of who God is.
As I ventured on trips overseas, my heart specifically grew for the orphan crisis. Staring into the eyes of littles who were looking for someone to call “mama” opened a space in my soul to love someone who isn’t of my flesh and bone. I had always had thoughts about adopting children in the future. These experiences grew that longing.
As time went on, the Lord confirmed these deep longings. As I dreamed about growing my family with adoption as a first option, I researched every thought and opportunity, desiring absolutely ethical standards and principles. After a trip to Africa, I said yes to pursuing international adoption, only to find a closed door and a disappointed heart.
They say the Lord knows best and that His plans are much greater than anything we can think or imagine. Little did I know how true that would be in my life as I ventured through my adoption journey to my son.
I was incredibly grateful to have been introduced to Christian Adoption Consultants, after never really considering Domestic Infant Adoption. After trudging through the endless websites and reviews of every agency, my head was absolutely spinning. A friend of a friend directed me to Katie Fenska, an Adoption Consultant. She was able to give me a sense of peace and boldness in walking forward with the help of CAC.
Truth be told, it certainly wasn’t all rainbows and butterflies. But Katie gracefully and humbly walked me through a really hard situation that eventually led me to the sweetest and greatest day of my life so far. Meeting my son, Zion. I found the space where my deepest longings and one of the world’s deepest needs met, right in my own backyard.
Friends, adoption is tough. But God’s sovereignty is perfect. I find the honor of walking with hopeful adoptive parents through their process incredibly humbling and an absolute privilege.
I was introduced to Jesus there in that small town. He gave me passions I really didn't know how to feed. But as quickly as opportunities to go emerged, I took them, just about every time that I could. The world I found was full of hard, crazy, and beautiful things. I found spaces to feed those passions and grow in my understanding of who God is.
As I ventured on trips overseas, my heart specifically grew for the orphan crisis. Staring into the eyes of littles who were looking for someone to call “mama” opened a space in my soul to love someone who isn’t of my flesh and bone. I had always had thoughts about adopting children in the future. These experiences grew that longing.
As time went on, the Lord confirmed these deep longings. As I dreamed about growing my family with adoption as a first option, I researched every thought and opportunity, desiring absolutely ethical standards and principles. After a trip to Africa, I said yes to pursuing international adoption, only to find a closed door and a disappointed heart.
They say the Lord knows best and that His plans are much greater than anything we can think or imagine. Little did I know how true that would be in my life as I ventured through my adoption journey to my son.
I was incredibly grateful to have been introduced to Christian Adoption Consultants, after never really considering Domestic Infant Adoption. After trudging through the endless websites and reviews of every agency, my head was absolutely spinning. A friend of a friend directed me to Katie Fenska, an Adoption Consultant. She was able to give me a sense of peace and boldness in walking forward with the help of CAC.
Truth be told, it certainly wasn’t all rainbows and butterflies. But Katie gracefully and humbly walked me through a really hard situation that eventually led me to the sweetest and greatest day of my life so far. Meeting my son, Zion. I found the space where my deepest longings and one of the world’s deepest needs met, right in my own backyard.
Friends, adoption is tough. But God’s sovereignty is perfect. I find the honor of walking with hopeful adoptive parents through their process incredibly humbling and an absolute privilege.