According to Webster’s dictionary, “refuge” means that which shelters or protects from danger, or from distress or calamity; a stronghold which protects by its strength, or a sanctuary which secures safety by its sacredness; a place inaccessible to an…read more
How to support a friend struggling with infertility
By Jen Crowley April 10, 2019 Everyone deals with their crosses differently. Me, personally….I am a verbal processor. I need to talk aloud about my struggles in order to think through them. So when I learned I would probably…read more
Everything happens for a reason?
There are many catchphrases offered when we are in the midst of suffering or in the throes of trauma. Generally, they are well intentioned and are meant to offer hope or inspire perseverance. However, I have found that many of…read more
23 Questions to Ask When Choosing an Adoption Agency
By Jen Crowley March 27, 2019 Once you’ve discerned your call to adoption, one of the next major decisions you need to make is which adoption agency you will use to find and adopt your child! While some couples are…read more
Filling the Void
Soon after we developed our Sarah’s Hope and Abraham’s Promiseinfertility programs, we realized the need for healing programs for those experiencing pregnancy loss. Certainly, this is inherent to the struggles of infertility, with many couples experiencing numerous miscarriages throughout their…read more
Why do we need SHAP?
By Jen Crowley March 13, 2019 My husband and I were about four months in of actively trying to conceive when I went to my first doctor’s appointment for fertility issues. Most doctors will tell you that you need to…read more
Waiting to Bloom
For couples struggling with infertility, grieving the loss of a pregnancy, or grappling with the unknowns of adoption, we can feel like our lives are on hold or were halted right as life was supposed to happen. Life is waiting…read more
Welcome to the SHAP Website!
Welcome to Our SHAP Destined Website!
Welcome to the Sarah’s Hope & Abraham’s Promise Destined division website. Adoption is a beautiful way of coming together as a family. We actually feel these families are in some way destined to be together! Thus, our adoptive program is called…read more
Welcome to Our SHAP Pierced Website!
Welcome to the Sarah’s Hope & Abraham’s Promise Pierced division website. The loss of a pregnancy or the loss of a young infant is devastating for the couples and even the whole family involved. Our Pierced programs address this pain through…read more
