Page 197 of the unfolding is Stories of Motherhood.

She was the first face I saw and she came up to me and she said, I don't have a mom and you don't have a daughter.

From this day forth, you're my mom and I'm your daughter.

And she's been my daughter ever since.

I just knew I couldn't leave these kids.

God's story has been unfolding.

Since the beginning of time. He invites you to be a part of it.

Another page in the unfolding.

Hey, this is Meredith Foster. Motherhood is a journey of faith that requires trusting God and many times fighting battles on behalf of children. Motherhood comes in all forms, biological,

adoptive, foster children. And then there are those who step into a mothering role that's never

formally recognized, but it makes a world of difference to that child.

Today, we're sharing the stories of three brave women, Courtney Smallbone, Lana Vasquez, and Kathy Garrison,

women who have been willing to step out in faith to trust God as they care for, advocate for,

and fiercely love children. That day, advocate for, and fiercely love children.

That day, you know, I had put the boys down for a nap and grabbed my cup of coffee.

I was going to read a bit outside, had my monitors with me.

I tried to read, but my eyes kept blurring.

Like I couldn't focus.

And I felt impressed to go check on Leo, like the Lord said, go check on him.

How old was Leo?

He was eight weeks old.

I felt prompted by the Holy Spirit, go check on Leo, and don't believe what you're about to see.

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