Father's Day has a way of making us reflect. For some dads, it's a day filled with gratitude and celebration. For others, it's a reminder of mistakes they've made, opportunities they've missed, or the pressure they feel to somehow become the father they imagine they should...
When she found out she was pregnant and lost her job, she didn't know where to find support for pregnant women in crisis.
She worked as a nurse until the hospital unexpectedly fired her. The stability she had worked so hard for suddenly vanished. The questions came quickly: “Oh my gosh, what do I do? How am I going to provide for my family?” She felt lost, alone, and overwhelmed.
One Sunday, a local pastor in our East Texas community shared a need with his congregation.
A mother in the church had recently lost her husband in a tragic motorcycle accident. In a moment, life had completely changed. She was suddenly widowed, caring for a newborn baby, and raising young children on her own.
Her church bravely shared her story, trusting that the community around them would respond. And they did.
At Living Alternatives, we see every day how God can turn a difficult journey into an adoption story of hope.
Her name was Vanetta.
She grew up in a very difficult and trying home where she was emotionally and physically abused and even trafficked from a young age. Her escape was through drugs and addiction, and over time, that road led to four unplanned pregnancies.
During each pregnancy, she came to Living Alternatives for help.
By baby number four, Vanetta was carrying more than just a child. She was also carrying anxiety, grief, and fear. The questions she was contemplating felt impossible:
It felt like there was no easy path. However, what Venetta actually found was love and support.
Kimberly made the courageous decision to place her first son, Jonathan, through the Loving Alternative Adoption Agency five years ago. Aware that her life wasn't as stable as needed for effective parenting, she understood the challenges of the adoption journey yet believed it would offer...
I hope this note finds you well and filled with the joy that comes from knowing you have made difference in the lives of those we serve at Living Alternatives. Kaylee, one of our residents at Fatherheart had made a commitment to Christ at a young...
Like so many of the young women who we serve, Brooksy’s story is one of hope and healing. Following years of abusive relationships and substance abuse, Brooksy found herself caught in a vicious cycle. In January of 2023, our staff received a call from another agency...