I have been thinking the past few days about adoption and what a blessing it has been to us. I have also been thinking about all the children in need of safe, loving, forever homes, and I was struck by how many people could give those homes, yet decide to leave it for someone else. So many people think of adoption as this wonderful thing, something that is great and needed, but that is not for them. Adoption is not, and should not, be something left to others because, well, you have kids already or you feel that adoption is great, but would rather have biological kids first.
We all see the faces of those kids in need of homes, we take pity and pray that someone takes them in. But what about you? Why should you not be the one to give that child, or that sibling group, a loving home? What are reasons for turning your back? Are you afraid that things "won't work out" or that "you won't be able to connect"? Are you worried about the potential costs? Or are you afraid that, choosing to adopt, either before you have biological children or after, would mean that you have to choose whom you love more? I really want to know, what is holding you back?
I want to, as soon as we are able and if it is Gods will, not just adopt one more child, but to some day adopt an older child or one with special needs. Why? Because I feel in my heart that I am meant to one day love and care for such a child. Whether it is in the next few years, or after Emma is grown, I know that my heart will be open and ready for another child, or two, to love.
There are so many children, wanting, needing, yearning, for a forever home. I urge you, seriously look into adopting one or two. If you can not be the forever home for these children, then help support an adoptive family in your community. Help them with child care, pray for them, donate money to help them bring their children home. Be a blessing to them and rejoice as God blesses their lives, and yours, in the process.
Have YOU thought about adoption?
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