“I was adopted at ten days of age for the cost of $55.98! My parents loved me, but my Dad was abusive and Mom, neglectful. At age 20, I was married to the love of my life and we had two daughters. When I anticipated their birth, I began thinking about my birth mother for the first time ever. My parents told me about her when I was very young, but I couldn’t absorb the information. They were ahead of their time in that regard.”
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Adoptee Feature: JT Olson & Both Hands
“This new segment will consist of a few fellow adoptee’s that are making a difference and impacting lives for the better. Our first guest is JT Olson who has a remarkable story. His own personal tragedy inspired him to start an amazing organization which helps orphans and widows.”
An Interview with Kelley Nikondeha
“One of the changes for me is that I do not want to be telling everybody to adopt. When I was younger, even as an earlier adult I would have told most people, “It’s a good thing, I’m going to tell you how great it is! I’m going to tell you my story, do it! Thoughtfully, yada yada, but do it!” Conversations with my brother and other people who have his story have really given me pause. I don’t tell people to rush out and adopt anymore. I encourage them to think of other ways they can enact belonging in their communities and not to think that adoption is the only way or the best way.”
Love’s Chosen
“To some they may look at my story and see someone who was destined for nothing more than the orphanage had to offer. I look at my story and see God. I see the heart of our Father. A heart that pursues His beloved. I see passion. I see love.”