Stories of Hope

[Empower has] earned respect [from the community] with a lot of sacrifice and effort.

If you are considering adoption and wondering what your family will be like, if you could completely love a child that may have started in the body of another woman, if you are strong enough….my answers to you would be as such, your family will look like any family, unique and designed by a God bigger than you... Are you strong enough? No, the fact is, if you were, where would be your need for our Father? We are never strong enough to parent any child, to continue through a marriage year after year, or survive illness, but God is. Rest in that. God will accomplish His goals through foster care and adoption with or without you, but you will miss out on some of the greatest joys this side of heaven that will last into eternity.

Juan & Summer

I prayed, “God send us the child that you know needs US.” Literally mid prayer, Stephanie Carey, Lilyfield’s Foster Care Coordinator, called and said the words “I have twin eight-month-old boys that need a home TODAY!” WHAT? TWINS? We were prepared for ONE baby, but God said TWO! After lots of prayer and motivational talks from friends and family, my husband and I decided that we could take on twin eight-month-old boys!

From the moment they came into our lives we just had a feeling that these boys were meant to be ours forever. Sure enough, July 31, 2020 was the best day of our lives! We got to adopt our twin boys and we became a forever family!”

Josh & Michelle

I will admit, it isn’t easy. I have learned to give God control and accept the help of others. In my heart I am confident it will all work out for the good of Him. And without doubt, I will continue to serve

McKayla

We have not been surprised to find that this journey has many ups and downs. There are many challenges that come as a part of being in this ministry, but God has proven His faithfulness time and time again. We have also seen many joys in the successes that the kids have as well as the success that their parents have been able to achieve. We pray that God continues to open our eyes to see the blessings that come along with this ministry, even when we are in a challenging part of the journey. We have been so thankful for Lilyfield’s support in the training leading up to being a certified home as well as the ongoing support they give each step of the way. We have also been blessed with a church home that has a large heart for foster care and adoption. God has poured out so much strength through them.

We don’t know exactly what this journey will hold, but we know that God has promised to lead the way and that He will sustain us for each step along the way.

Matthew & Alana

This organization saved my life! Every redirection has been a blessing. Thankful for an organization that recognized the needs a human needs to be successful. The stability and mentors I had as a part of this program were just what I needed. I know future foster alumni will benefit from this newly revamped program and I cannot thank them enough.

Beatrize

Since 2017 we’ve had two foster placements. Our first 

placement was a sibling set. Though eventually it was mutually agreed upon that these precious kids needed a different home than ours, we realize now what an impact we had on them. Just the other day, we ran into the children’s birth mother. She gave us the biggest hug and said her 

children are doing fine. She updated us on how she has a job and has been clean for a while. Though she relinquished rights to her kids, they were in a safe place. What a gift!

Keith & Hannah

We have grafted him into our family, like Jesus grafted us into His. What a testimony we have of the gospel…right here in our arms.