Infertility, Adoption, and Faith: Trusting God’s Plan & How to Create Family Core Values

In this heartfelt episode of the Mommin' Together podcast, host Michelle Barnett sits down with Jill Hickerson to discuss her journey through infertility, adoption, and beyond. Jill shares her story of trusting God's guidance toward adoption, her experiences raising two adopted daughters, and the joys and challenges that come with it. The conversation also covers the significance of creating a family core value statement and its impact on children as they grow. Jill's insights offer hope and encouragement for moms everywhere, reinforcing the belief that motherhood and community are better together.

00:00 Welcome to the Mommin' Together Podcast

00:30 Introducing Jill Hickerson: A Journey Through Adoption

01:36 Early Influences and God's Plan

03:43 The Path to Adoption: Challenges and Faith

08:43 The Arrival of Haleigh: A Joyful Moment

12:48 Welcoming Hannah: A Premature Adoption

17:51 Biblical Inspirations and Adoption Stories

21:24 Navigating the Emotional Highs and Lows

23:46 Talking to Children About Adoption

26:51 Respecting Haley and Hannah's Story

27:10 The Evolution of Adoption Practices

28:36 Adoption in the Next Generation

29:12 Challenges and Blessings in Adoption

36:26 Creating a Family Motto

44:04 Bedtime Conversations: A Parenting Hack

47:58 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

Connect with Jill:

Instagram: @jillhickerson https://www.instagram.com/jillhickerson/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jill.h.hickerson

Resources:

The Day We Met You by Phoebe Koehler (Kids Book)

Adoption Book Library

Connect with Michelle:

Instagram: ⁠@Mommin_Together ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/mommin_together/⁠

@Michelle_Barnett_ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/michelle_barnett_/⁠

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