You know, we've all been there at some point in our lives, you know, left on the curbs of life

as someone or something drives off without us. But, you know, I just think that any rejection,

any abandonment is an opportunity to grow closer to the heart of the father. You know, we know it in our minds,

but those painful, painful situations are an opportunity to just tell him everything.

You're listening to God Hears Her, a podcast for women where we explore the stunning

truth that God hears you, he sees you, and he loves you because you are his. Find out how

these realities free you today on God Here's Her. Welcome to God Hears Her. I'm Elisa Morgan.

And I'm Aaron Eddy.

When was the last time you felt left out or rejected?

Maybe a relationship ended unexpectedly or that job you really wanted turned you down.

Suddenly you feel like you don't belong or you've been left behind by someone or something that you truly cared about.

Today we're talking with a wise woman and my friend, Lorley Craker, about her experiences with orphans, both as herself, an adopted child and as an adoptive mother.

Lorely grew up in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, and with her loving adoptive family,

but that didn't stop her desire to find her biological parents later on in life.

And we'll touch on more of that in our conversation.

Laura Lee is the author of many books, including Anne of Green Gables,

My Daughter and Me, a book inspired by her adopted daughter's question about what an orphan is.

Laura Lee speaks to women who feel abandoned, cast off, and left behind.

She believes there is an orphan in us all.

She is a super fan of classic rock, literary

heroin books, hockey, and racial justice. She currently lives in Grand Rapids with her husband

and three children. Let's hear more from Loreley Craker on this episode of God Here's Her.

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