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Episode Synopsis
Mother-Daughter Duo
Purpose by Design is excited to introduce two special guests this week: a mother and daughter duo, Sandy, and Nichol. Hear this incredible story of Sandy's recognition early on that she would not bare children, with the God-driven purpose to adopt later in life with her husband. Years later,, adopting Nichol is exactly what happened.. Nichol and Sandy have such a unique relationship that lifts anyone's spirits. After retirement, Sandy decided to come north to reside with Nichol, her husband, Donato and their kids in White Bear Lake, Minnesota. Sandy, and Nichol are part of the ministry: Victory Family Celebration where Pamela is the lead pastor. Listeners will learn about adoption and the amazing love that comes with it.
Hear This Incredible Story and Be Inspired!
"I know what it's like not to have children. I know what it is like to adopt, and I know what it is like to give away" - Sandy Brookens
2:25 - Introduction to Our First Guest: SANDY I Living with Her Daughter, Retired Life "Instead of Going South, I Went North"
4:09 - Introduction to Our 2nd Guest: Nichol Her Family Life, and Part In the Church
6:09 - What Made Sandy Want to Adopt? Her Prior Marriage, Her Relationship with Nichol, the Road bumps "There will always be people who do not understand adoption - they may not agree with your choice - but you do what God tells you to do"
14:32 - Biological Parent vs Heart Mom
18:45 - Was Adoption Always a Part of Life for You?
26:12 - Nichol's Amazing Journey with her Husband, Donato
35:00 - Sandy and Donato's Relationship "He was Like Family, Already"
38:17 - What It Is Like to Live with Your Mother "Sometimes I have to tell her what to do"
40:27 - Sandy's View on Living with Nichol
47:28 - Sandy's Opinion on Nichol Seeking Out Her Biological Family "Nobody better take her away from me otherwise I will disappear"
52:16 - Nichol's Gift
58:20 - It Has Been a Plethora of Emotions Talking to Her Biological Family
1:00:45 -Has It Been Awkward Having These New Biological Relatives Around - Do You Talk About It?
1:05:00 - Sandy's Bedtime Stories with Nichol As a Child
1:06:19 - A Young Baby Boy Was Taken Away from Us "Our Family and Friends Did Not Accept Him."
1:10:00 - WRAP UP
As always, thank you so much for listening to this week's podcast! We would really appreciate it if you would be willing to share this powerful interview, for others to enjoy and learn from. Blessings to you and yours.
-Purpose by Design
Purpose by Design is excited to introduce two special guests this week: a mother and daughter duo, Sandy, and Nichol. Hear this incredible story of Sandy's recognition early on that she would not bare children, with the God-driven purpose to adopt later in life with her husband. Years later,, adopting Nichol is exactly what happened.. Nichol and Sandy have such a unique relationship that lifts anyone's spirits. After retirement, Sandy decided to come north to reside with Nichol, her husband, Donato and their kids in White Bear Lake, Minnesota. Sandy, and Nichol are part of the ministry: Victory Family Celebration where Pamela is the lead pastor. Listeners will learn about adoption and the amazing love that comes with it.
Hear This Incredible Story and Be Inspired!
"I know what it's like not to have children. I know what it is like to adopt, and I know what it is like to give away" - Sandy Brookens
2:25 - Introduction to Our First Guest: SANDY I Living with Her Daughter, Retired Life "Instead of Going South, I Went North"
4:09 - Introduction to Our 2nd Guest: Nichol Her Family Life, and Part In the Church
6:09 - What Made Sandy Want to Adopt? Her Prior Marriage, Her Relationship with Nichol, the Road bumps "There will always be people who do not understand adoption - they may not agree with your choice - but you do what God tells you to do"
14:32 - Biological Parent vs Heart Mom
18:45 - Was Adoption Always a Part of Life for You?
26:12 - Nichol's Amazing Journey with her Husband, Donato
35:00 - Sandy and Donato's Relationship "He was Like Family, Already"
38:17 - What It Is Like to Live with Your Mother "Sometimes I have to tell her what to do"
40:27 - Sandy's View on Living with Nichol
47:28 - Sandy's Opinion on Nichol Seeking Out Her Biological Family "Nobody better take her away from me otherwise I will disappear"
52:16 - Nichol's Gift
58:20 - It Has Been a Plethora of Emotions Talking to Her Biological Family
1:00:45 -Has It Been Awkward Having These New Biological Relatives Around - Do You Talk About It?
1:05:00 - Sandy's Bedtime Stories with Nichol As a Child
1:06:19 - A Young Baby Boy Was Taken Away from Us "Our Family and Friends Did Not Accept Him."
1:10:00 - WRAP UP
As always, thank you so much for listening to this week's podcast! We would really appreciate it if you would be willing to share this powerful interview, for others to enjoy and learn from. Blessings to you and yours.
-Purpose by Design
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