Summary: Today's guest is Samantha Allen. Sam and her husband, Steve, have 6 kids ranging from ages 10 to 25. She shares about adopting a child from China who has special needs and the way the Lord placed her in their family. She also shares about losing their baby Bethany, shortly after she was born, all while living as missionaries in Thailand. So we talk through the grieving and healing process that follows loss. Samantha's husband, Steve, was diagnosed with a terminal illness (ALS) in 2015 and I know you will be inspired and encouraged by their faith and hope and perseverance in the midst of uncertainty. There are so many nuggets of truth and wisdom in this show and I'm so grateful for the seeds God has sewn into my life, in just one short hour with this woman. And BONUS! I have a couple surprises in this show for Samantha that include some guest appearances from her kiddos and hubby ;-) Two years ago, Hannah's mentor and friend died unexpectedly, leaving behind a 6-week-old baby and three older kids - 10, 13 and 16 years old. One day while standing in her friend's kitchen, Hannah knew she was supposed to quit her job teaching and look after these children for the unforeseeable future. And that's exactly what she did. Join as us we chat through the whole story.
