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Whether you are considering adoption or have already launched your adoption, this award-winning book will take you step-by-step down the adoption path and leave you standing in the shadow of our Lord with a child in your arms. Allowing God to be in the front seat of your adoption will make all the difference as you navigate the tougher moments and celebrate the exhilarating ones. WHAT? You don't trust anyone else but yourself to steer in the front seat. Me too.As an adoptive parent, I've been in your shoes. But, friend, your ability to withstand the duration and difficulties on the highway of adoption completely depends on your acceptance that this is a tandem bike ride-with Jesus in the lead. Each chapter in this devotional weaves together: OUR STORY OF ADOPTION PRACTICAL ADOPTION TIPS SCRIPTURE Tandem is different than other adoption devotionals, in that it follows a chronological flow that provides adoptive parents tools and resources in bite-size pieces to tackle each task with faith-based confidence. You will feel the momentum in your adoption build. Tandem is forward moving, with each chapter taking you closer to your child. Here are a few examples of chapter titles: The Beginning Winning at the Waiting Game Overcoming Doubt Ruling Out Options and Zeroing In The Home Study Creating Your Profile Finalization BONUS...at the end of each chapter I will give you Thoughts for the Road. These are tangilble action tools for this adoption trek. Start each new chapter as you approach and navigate the next piece in the adoption process. Step-by-step, day-by-day the Lord will reveal His Master plan for your family. I truly believe that if you WANT to adopt you WILL adopt. Adoption is certain. You just have to hang in there long enough. If you are thirsting for stories of hope, seeking a sliver of security-you will find it in the pages of Tandem. You will be encouraged, educated, and empowered to pedal in the backseat, while God steers your adoption. Trust His plan for your family...it is a good one!

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Alison England, LMSW, is a mother of three children. Her youngest was adopted through domestic adoption in 2012. During their 20 years of marriage, she and her husband, Joel, have remained steadfast in their Christian faith. A counselor and college professor, Alison brings more than 15 years of social work experience to the pages of Tandem. Having lived in several states while Joel served in the military, she led numerous youth and children's programs in various churches. Alison now volunteers as the President of the west coast chapter of Families for Private Adoption (FPA) in Phoenix, Arizona.

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