It is often hard to find words to describe the experience of adoption. The following resonated with me.
One does not discover new lands without consenting to lose sight of the shore for a long time.
~ Unknown
For many, like me, adoption involves moving from the shore. The vulnerability of a homestudy, the worry of finances, fears [...]
When a new child arrives in a home, the existing siblings are positioned to develop what children’s author Beverly Cleary tenderly dubbed "siblingitis"… more commonly known as sibling rivalry. Siblingitis is not a biology-specific affliction — the same envy, regression, and/or attention-seeking behaviors can & do occur when siblings are created through adoption.
I was 12 when [...]
Chapter 2 – Mission Impossible?
Summary
“We are experiencing more racial and ethnic diversity—and the challenges that come with it—than any generation that has ever preceded us. In the face of this reality, we are called to work together to make this world a better place—to represent the kingdom of God on earth. We are called to [...]
Shega went happily off to kindergarten when she was five and home from Ethiopia for less than a year. She loved her teacher and enjoyed kindergarten immensely.
Projects linking home and school are quite common for kindergarteners. Shega’s teacher did a great job designing projects that were low pressure and fun for parents and for children. [...]
Our daughter has an amazing memory. One morning several months back I was setting in the blue recliner out in the fireplace room doing my devotions. I had just read Isaiah 12 and, finding it echoing the mood of my heart, had highlighted it in bright yellow. Our daughter bounced into the room (she rarely [...]
I’d dare say that anyone who has adopted kids has a heart for adoption. I for one can be running in twelve different directions, but if you want to talk to me about your interest in adoption, it will probably stop me in my tracks!
It’s a wonderful, God-inspired, God-created thing.
Last April, we brought home our [...]
We had great food, a great group, and great FUN!!
When we began our first adoption, we said we were only open to a healthy referral – there was no option in our minds for special needs children. This time, wIth our second adoption, both Joe and I felt that God might be laying it on our hearts to look into special needs children. We began by looking [...]
