For years, perhaps even my entire life, I have felt a pull towards adoption. I thought that maybe God gave me that desire because I wouldn't be able to have children. Well two precious babies later that is not the case. Yet the desire for more children and the pull towards adoption remains. After years of talking with Travis about it, processing feelings, fears, and finances, we want to step out in faith and love on the fatherless.
Once we agreed to take the next step, we questioned what would that look like? Would we go the international route? We have both been to China and seen the desperate orphans there. We have seen friends adopt here locally. Our next door neighbors opened their home to foster children - both for a short amount of time and for a permanent adoption. We have seen first hand the heartache and the blessing fostering can be. More than that, it has had an impact on my daughter and I stand amazed at her heart.
I found this paper in her English book one afternoon...
When asked what dream does she have in her heart, she replied,
I wish to be a foster mom one day and take care of babies.
I saw our six year old extend love and friendship to every child who walked through our neighbor's front door.
Because of her beautiful heart, and the Lord prompting ours, Travis and I feel moved to take the next step to become certified foster parents. We have completed the paperwork, training, and home study process. We are praying that this summer God would knock down the walls in our own hearts in order to supernaturally love whoever He calls us to care for. Just like our daughter has.
