Archive for January, 2009

Truth to Ponder: Adoption is the Visible Gospel

Wednesday, January 28th, 2009

 
I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you. John 14:18
Do you know how many times the Bible speaks to the fatherless, the orphan and adoption? God refers to us as orphans and promises not to leave us as such, but rather adopt us as His children. He commands us to care for the needy. Who [...]

Medical & Health Information for Adoption

Saturday, January 10th, 2009

Our support meeting on Thursday, January 8 was very informative.  Our speakers were Dr. Yvonne Rayborn, M.D. and Tressa Dykstra-Van Voorst, R.N. They shared many excellent suggestions not only about managing the health of an adopted child, but also about managing our own health as parents, particularly when travelling internationally. Following are links [...]

Join us Thursday, January 8 – 7:00pm

Tuesday, January 6th, 2009

Please join us for our support meeting this month.  Our speakers will be Dr. Yvonne Rayborn, M.D. & Tressa Dykstra-Van Voorst, R.N. discussing Medical Unknowns, Information and Available Services with Adoption. Meetings are held in the Fireside Room at First Reformed Church in Sioux Center.  We hope to see you there!

Encouragement, Part 1

Monday, January 5th, 2009

January 1 always brings with its arrival reflections on the past year, but the first day of 2009 was unique for me.  Beyond reminscing over the events of 2008 (an enormous emotional roller coaster, by the way!), I remembered way back to two years ago — January 1, 2007.  My feelings on that day were [...]