Adoption After Stillbirth — Couple Finds Hope Through Faith | Part 2

Continuing from Part 1 of the Hamilton family's adoption journey...

In this episode of Eternal Family Adoptions, hosts Donna Pope and Nathan Gwilliam conclude Brett and Emily Hamilton adoption story as they navigate life with daughter Leilani and build an open relationship with her birth family. The Hamiltons share how Leilani fits perfectly into their family like a puzzle piece that was always meant to be there, bringing sass, joy, and healing after years of pregnancy loss. Emily opens up about the realities of interracial adoption, emphasizing the importance of learning about Black hair care and cultural heritage while staying humble and teachable.

Two Families Blending

The episode reveals a beautiful development when the Hamiltons visit Leilani's birth mother Chris and discover she has married Marcus, bringing together two complete families in love and support. Brett discusses how their experience with stillbirth prepared them to handle the legal uncertainties of adoption, trusting God through the unknown just as they did through pregnancy complications. Emily shares her honest perspective that loving an adopted child feels identical to loving biological children, proving that love transcends DNA and connects through hearts and souls.

Perseverance and Faith

The Hamilton children share their perspectives on welcoming Leilani, with their teenage daughter admitting initial fear that transformed into joy and the realization that life is better because of adoption. The family offers advice to others considering adoption, particularly addressing concerns about not seeing yourself reflected in your child's appearance. Their testimony demonstrates how God works in the waiting periods, blending families together in ways that exceed human understanding and creating bonds that feel eternal from the moment they begin.

.css-j9qmi7{display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-webkit-flex-direction:row;-ms-flex-direction:row;flex-direction:row;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:1rem;margin-top:2.8rem;width:100%;-webkit-box-pack:start;-ms-flex-pack:start;-webkit-justify-content:start;justify-content:start;padding-left:5rem;}@media only screen and (max-width: 599px){.css-j9qmi7{padding-left:0;-webkit-box-pack:center;-ms-flex-pack:center;-webkit-justify-content:center;justify-content:center;}}.css-j9qmi7 svg{fill:#27292D;}.css-j9qmi7 .eagfbvw0{-webkit-align-items:center;-webkit-box-align:center;-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;color:#27292D;}