My mind has been one track here lately.......adoption. I have no idea
why. And, NO, we're not starting another adoption now or in the very near
future (but we do plan to adopt again in the not-so-very-near future, let's at
least get the three we have out of diapers and talking decent haha)!
It seems like everything I'm reading lately has to do with adoption
also. I must admit that I love it! I love hearing about people who are thinking
about adopting, who have started adopting, who are traveling to get their children or for court, who are bringing kids
home, I love it all. As a tears roll down my cheek (literally), I love the thought and the reality of
there being one less orphan! My heart leaps with joy over one less person being
fatherless and motherless! The truth is, God's heart does too. It is
always the Father's will for us to "defend the orphan" (Isaiah
1:17 NASB) and "to visit orphans..... in their affliction" (James
1:27 ESV).
Having said that, I want to share two quick things.
1. If you or someone you know of is thinking about adopting or is in the
process of adopting or you have adopted children in the past, I would love to
hear your stories. Nothing is too small. Nothing is insignificant. I would love
to hear about blogs you follow, travel experiences you've had, fundraisers you
did, orphanages you've visited, books you have read, or whatever you would like
to share. Also feel free to ask any questions you might have about adoption. I
might not be able to answer some of them, but I'm sure my wife could if I can't
(don't tell her I said that, I don't want her getting the big head or anything
haha).
2. I read a really good article this morning. It is an excellent read for anyone who has
had thoughts or interests about adopting but didn't take them seriously for
whatever reason. There could possibly be this one thought or question, in
particular, in your mind and it's holding you back. Although I never
"struggled" with this, it definitely crossed my mind in the beginning
and I can say the exact same thing that Pastor Jason Helopoulos says in this article.
Check it out!
http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/kevindeyoung/2013/04/17/adoption-a-real-question/
You can always reach me by commenting here on the blog. You can also find me on Facebook and Twitter (@jasonwcarney). Or just shoot me an email at jasonwcarney@yahoo.com
You can always reach me by commenting here on the blog. You can also find me on Facebook and Twitter (@jasonwcarney). Or just shoot me an email at jasonwcarney@yahoo.com
