The Lucky Few

Finding God's Best in the Most Unlikely Places

By: Heather Avis

Narrated by: Heather Avis

Length: 5 hrs and 13 mins

Publisher's summary

These are the faces that call me "mom", the three children who made me a mother.

When I started my journey into parenthood I never thought it would look like this. I never planned on having three adopted children, and I certainly never imagined that two of them would have Down syndrome. But like most of the things God does, once we stepped into the craziness and confusion of the unknown and unplanned, we quickly realized that we were indeed among the lucky few.

When my husband and I decided to grow our family 10 years ago, we were surprised to find that getting pregnant was not as easy as we had thought it would be. And as we navigated the ups and downs of infertility, God led us down the path of adoption. Of course, we would adopt! Not what we had originally planned, but certainly a wonderful option.

But just as we began to get a comfortable grasp on growing our family through adoption, God introduced us to Macyn Hope, a very sick little girl with Down syndrome who desperately needed a family. As we continued to follow God's calling, first with Macyn, and later with Truly and then August, we found ourselves further and further from the comfortable paths we thought our lives would take, and instead moving down some very scary, and often painful roads.

Even though at times his plan seemed terrifying and even downright foolish, little could we have known how much goodness, blessing, and joy would flow out of loving these three little people he's put into our lives. No, it's not been easy: not the open-heart surgeries or the challenges of raising two children with Down syndrome or the complexities of dealing with birth-families or the struggles we've had with the public education system. But through it all, every new and uncomfortable situation has only proven to be another chance to see how very good God's plan is for our lives and how downright lucky we are to be able to live it out.

It's only the lucky few that recognize that the most beautiful things in this life are often found in the differences. What some would see as misfortune, I've learned to see as nothing more than pure luck.

©2017 eChristian (P)2017 eChristian

Helps moms feel a bit more normal.

What an amazing book of Gods love and such a relatable book as a mom. Weather a mother of a special needs child or not I think Heather is relatable.

I’m a Lucky Aunt!

I loved this book! I couldn’t put it down. I’ve never known so much joy in having a great nephew with Downs and this book just reinforces that joy. Thank you for sharing your family experiences.

Great story - a few hiccups with the reading

I am so grateful when people share their story; especially when it's as beautiful as God has made this one. I absolutely loved the authors attitude and perspective. She isn't a professional reader though so a few times while listening I became distracted by the pauses while she read. HOWEVER still a great book

Transparent!

Heather is so honest about her journey through infertility and adoption. What an inspiring story of great faith! Recommend for anyone who has or wants to adopt. I love that the author is the narrator.

I wish I could give this a million stars

I loved every minute of this story. It's a real life hero's journey requiring gritty courage and resulting in an abundance of love from surprising places. I want to buy copies for all my friends. Thank you, Heather Avis. I can't wait for the next book!!

Beautiful and so encouraging

I adore this story! My husband and I have 3 biological children and are thinking about adoption. I appreciated the honesty of the good times and bad!! Super encouraging!!!

Truly inspiring book

We are in the process of adoption through foster care and I started listening to this book. It has been an inspiration to open up our minds to all types of children. You will not be disappointed.

A must read!!

This book was amazing!! One of the best books ever read. A must read. Thank you!!

Beautiful and honest.

I am so grateful for Avis' honest account of her family's journey. An account of the heartbreak of infertility, the messiness of adoption, parenthood, and family. As well as the miracle of God's grace, that can take something so messy and heartbreaking and turn it into something beautiful and full of joy. This book has formed in me a new understanding of Downs Syndrome and adoption. I don't know how yet, but it will affect my future decisions and interactions with others. I will carry this story with me always, I will keep it in my heart.

Inspiring

Beautiful story. Her story shows the humanity and complexity in every part of adoption. Worth the read.