Tuesday, November 19, 2013

Adoption Option

This is one of those mornings I feel the grace and tender mercies of The Lord surrounding me. In these moments, I'm moved to pray and worship- and I pray for many of you... 

I pray today for some sisters in Christ who share in grief for the loss of their children. Although I cannot imagine the heavy grief and pain that seeks to bury them under, I do know God is enough & He holds those babies close, even now. 

God has laid upon my heart to strongly consider adoption. I am in much prayer as I seek His timing. I met a nurse at work yesterday who just adopted a sweet, bi-racial baby named Jaden. She greatly encouraged me and offered her knowledge and experience whenever I'm ready to start the process. I was surprised to learn about a $13,000 child tax credit to those who adopt. So, after fees etc Jacque paid $20,000. After the first of the year, she will receive $13,000 back; so, really, she's only out $7,000 and she has a beautiful baby boy to call her own. She was realistic and reminded me that tragic things do happen ok the adoption process, as it did to her as well- but she spoke to my heart when saying, "if your heart is right, and you're doing it for the right reason- to glorify God- it's worth it!" We spend more on houses and cars and college... Imagine if EVERY Christian family adopted just one child, one orphan... I wonder if there would be such a thing as long term foster care? I wonder if we would have any orphans or group homes... 

Julian and I are on our 3rd week of running together! It's been a blessing and sweet memories have been made already! He's never been a runner, but I have seen such vast improvements as he grows in strength and technique :) 

My 8th wedding anniversary is growing near! My heart's desire is to see Dillon as God sees him... He is so precious and dear to me. Forgive & beloved ❤

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