Hi, I'm Mike Berry. When my wife, Kristin, and I felt God's call to love and lead kids from difficult places, we accepted the challenge and jumped in. Maybe you've felt the same calling or are already well into your foster or adoptive parenting journey. Wherever you're at, we want to share with you the hope we found. In this book, I'm going to share true hope with you and where I believe it's found. I'm going to relate honest stories and moments from my own life, when our journey was in peril and looked like a pile of ashes. I'll tell the story of how a loving God reached down and pulled me out through the most unlikely circumstances. And I'll describe the hope Kristin and I have found even in the biggest storms. - The author.

"Know That You Are Not Alone on This Journey Adopting or fostering a child brings its own unique set of challenges only another parent facing the same uphill climb could possibly understand. From parenting children with traumatic pasts, to dealing with attachment issues, to raising a children with special needs, it can sometimes be a struggle just getting through the day.<BR /><BR /> Mike Berry knows the loneliness and isolation you can easily feel in your particular parenting role--because he's been there. He's still there, and he wants to give you the hope and encouragement you so desperately need.<BR /><BR /> There are plenty of how-to guides out there on parenting, but this one-of-a-kind book is specifically designed to address your needs as a parent of an adopted or foster child. With a refreshing dose of honesty, empathy, and care, you'll discover you are definitely not alone on your journey and God has a very special plan for you and your family"-- Provided by publisher.

"Adopting or fostering a child brings its own unique set of challenges only another parent facing the same uphill climb could possibly understand. From parenting children with traumatic pasts, to dealing with attachment issues, to raising a children with special needs, it can sometimes be a struggle just getting through the day. Mike Berry knows the loneliness and isolation you can easily feel in your particular parenting role--because he's been there. He's still there, and he wants to give you the hope and encouragement you so desperately need. There are plenty of how-to guides out there on parenting, but this one-of-a-kind book is specifically designed to address your needs as a parent of an adopted or foster child. With a refreshing dose of honesty, empathy, and care, you'll discover you are definitely not alone on your journey and God has a very special plan for you and your family"-- Provided by publisher.