What For This Child Teaches Us About Parenthood

Parenthood teaches us new things at every step. It’s a process that demands all of you and is far from straightforward. 

Today, everyone talks about how hard it is to be a parent, with all the responsibilities and duties that come with it. However, one thing that deserves as much attention as being a parent is the process of becoming one. Becoming a parent might be simple for most people. However, for some, it comes with challenges beyond their control. 

Angela Wheeler, the voice behind For This Child, takes her readers on an emotional and heartwarming journey of infertility, adoption, and the unyielding pursuit of creating a family. The book also sheds light on how challenging it can be for people to navigate through pregnancy as a couple.

One of the crucial lessons that Angela brings us through her book is that parenthood is not just about biology. Angela, with her husband Shawn, spent six years of their life with infertility, opening their hearts to the idea that love, not genetics, defines a parent-child relationship. When the couple considered adoption, their capacity to love deepened in ways they hadn’t imagined. Angela’s love for her adopted children, Myles, Nelsyn, and Paelyn, is a reminder that love bonds are made not only through DNA but through warmth and care. 

Faith in the Unseen

Infertility can be a daunting experience. Angela’s journey of emotional highs and lows and the toll it took on her mental health is both raw and relatable. However, her faith in the Almighty made her trust God’s plan, faith that she and Shawn were destined to be parents.

Angela’s experience offers hope, comfort, and reassurance for those who struggle with their journey to parenthood. It tells that the path is longer and more winding than expected, but it’s worth walking.

Patience as a Virtue

Parenthood, whether biological or through adoption, demands patience. Angela’s journey to adopting her children wasn’t without challenges and grief. 

The adoption process taught Angela a new level of resilience and persistence. While others around her were easily becoming parents, she had weather delay and uncertainty. Ultimately, patience brought her to the family she had always dreamed of.

The Power of Open Adoption

Angela and Shawn weren’t sure whether they wanted to go for open adoption in the first place. It was only when they opened their hearts and minds to this concept that they created a more loving and inclusive environment in which their children could thrive.

The importance of open adoption is a key theme in For This Child. It allows children to understand their origins, helping them build a connection to their birth families while keeping them attached to their new families. For Angela, open adoption became a way to enrich her children’s lives with the knowledge that they are loved by more than just their adoptive family.

For This Child tells us what it means to be a parent in every sense. Angela’s story shows that being a parent isn’t just about having children; it’s about loving fiercely and trusting that the destination is worth every step, no matter how tough the journey. Grab your copy today.