Peter Mutabazi

"A roadmap for healing and connection that every parent and child could benefit from."--Tori Hope Petersen, bestselling author and speaker· from a former street kid turned adoptive dad and foster dad· how to parent with grace and consistency· special information about dealing with challenging behaviors, broken trust, and traumaWhether a child has been in a loving and supportive home from day one or has been bounced from one house to another in the foster care system, parenting them is messy. A former street kid, Peter Mutabazi knows what it feels like to grow up in a world where love, caring, and kindness are nowhere to be found. But as the adoptive father of three and a foster dad to more than forty children, he also knows what a difference it makes when a child experiences the positive influence of an attentive and loving parent.In this honest and hopeful book, Peter shares surprising lessons he has learned during his unique parenting adventure, including how to· parent children for who they are rather than for who you want them to be· look beyond problem behaviors to find their root causes· love children who do not want your love· understand your own scars and turn them into understanding and healing for your childrenNo matter what your parenting journey has entailed, you will find wisdom, encouragement, and practical instruction in these hope-soaked pages.

"A roadmap for healing and connection that every parent and child could benefit from."--Tori Hope Petersen, bestselling author and speaker- from a former street kid turned adoptive dad and foster dad- how to parent with grace and consistency- special information about dealing with challenging behaviors, broken trust, and traumaWhether a child has been in a loving and supportive home from day one or has been bounced from one house to another in the foster care system, parenting them is messy. A former street kid, Peter Mutabazi knows what it feels like to grow up in a world where love, caring, and kindness are nowhere to be found. But as the adoptive father of three and a foster dad to more than forty children, he also knows what a difference it makes when a child experiences the positive influence of an attentive and loving parent.In this honest and hopeful book, Peter shares surprising lessons he has learned during his unique parenting adventure, including how to- parent children for who they are rather than for who you want them to be- look beyond problem behaviors to find their root causes- love children who do not want your love- understand your own scars and turn them into understanding and healing for your childrenNo matter what your parenting journey has entailed, you will find wisdom, encouragement, and practical instruction in these hope-soaked pages.

Redeem Your Adoption Journey In this groundbreaking book, adoption advocates Betsy S. Kylstra, Lisa C. Qualls, and Jodi Jackson Tucker--an adoptee, a birth mother, and an adoptive mother--reveal that adoption is rooted in both loss and redemptive victory. And healing is needed by all in the adoption triad--adoptees, birth parents, and adoptive parents--to experience restoration and wholeness.In these pages you'll find the practical teaching, spiritual guidance, and strategic prayers you need to transform your adoption journey, including how to· address the spiritual challenges created by adoption· identify the path to healing for each person in the triad· overcome loss, grief, shame, hurt--and more· experience restoration and healing through the love of JesusWhile the emotions of the adoption journey are complicated, the compassionate approach in this book will help your heart heal as you place it safely in God's hands."This book is at once personal testimony and practical guidance, aching confession and breathtaking faith, private prayer and invitation into prayerful fellowship."-- JEDD AND RACHEL MEDEFIND, Christian Alliance for Orphans"The authors generously share their stories with raw authenticity and deep wisdom."--JAMIE FINN, founder and author, Foster the Family

In this powerful, redemptive true story, a young man living on the edge of survival is transformed into a healing presence in the lives of all he touches.At age ten, Peter Mutabazi ran away from home. For five years he survived on the streets of Kampala, Uganda, a city of 1.5 million, until one man saw potential in him. This man not only supported Peter through school but forever altered Peter's outlook in every possible way. Since then, Peter's turnaround story has been remarkable. He served as a relief coordinator during the Rwandan genocide, worked for the International Committee of the Red Cross during the Sudan conflict, emigrated to the United States, fostered countless children, and became a single adoptive parent. He speaks seven languages and has traveled to more than one hundred countries as an international advocate for vulnerable children.Now I Am Known Peter reveals the transformational power of taking risks, learning to forgive, overcoming self-doubt, breaking negative patterns, and believing in a better future marked by optimism and purpose.Immerse yourself in this inspiring story of hope.***"God met Peter Mutabazi in the midst of his agony, and he will meet you in yours too."--Kyle Idleman, bestselling author of Not a Fan and One at a Time"Peter's astounding and unlikely true story proves that if you remain committed and give it your all, great things will happen."--Sanya Richards-Ross, Olympic gold medalist and founder of MommiNation"A must-read for anyone wondering whether they can actually make a difference in this world."--Kelly Slater, American pro surfer and world champion"One of the most redemptive stories you'll ever read."--Jedd Medefind, president of Christian Alliance for Orphans