Guess what?
I bet you can't guess.
Okay, maybe you can.
Either way, I'm going to tell you.
I've been accepted to be an adoption advocate for Lifesong! Yah, and you thought I was irritating about kiddos before I had the acceptance to be a voice for an adoption agency. You merely had a taste of my obnoxious adoption babble! Now it will hit you in full swing!
So, I completely understand that not everyone has the capacity to adopt, but I believe that it should be something on your heart even if you aren't able to be an adoptive parent. Mark and I aren't able to adopt at this point, but we are hoping to make even the slightest difference by participating in sharing love to kids everywhere through advocacy. Which is just to say: I hope you at least check out these posts, even if they don't tug your heartstrings in one million directions.
(I'm bouncing up and down with excitement right now)
"God decided in advance to adopt us into his own family by bringing us to himself through Jesus Christ. This is what he wanted to do, and it gave him great pleasure." Ephesians 1:5 (NLT)
Adoption. One of the most beautiful pieces of the Gospel. An all-powerful and loving Father God chose us, in our sinfulness, to be His sons and daughters. Does it get any better than that? The fact that we, as Christians, can replicate this relationship in our own families to tell the Gospel through our lives is an complete honor and joy.
"WE SAID YES TO ADOPTION" // Andy & Laura's Story
Andy and Laura, adoptive parents of Eli from Ethiopia shared how God provided every step of the way, crushing fears and showing that HE is faithful to finish what He starts.
Part of God's provision came from Lifesong and its partner, Legacy 685 Adoption Fund, helping this family financially with a matching grant and funding support.
INDIGENOUS ADOPTION // Ukraine
Meet Volodya and Lyliya, one of the many Ukrainian families blessed by Adoption without Borders, an initiative that intentionally links like-minded families and churches in the USA with Christian families in Ukraine who are seeking to adopt.
"(Adoption is) the deepest evangelism we can provide, to dedicate our lives to bringing children to the Lord. Our biggest dream is that all of our children would commit their lives to God." --Volodya & Lyliya, adoptive parents of five Ukrainian children
HOW CAN I HELP?
Because of your support, the families above have been able to give a forever family to a child in need. Are you looking for ways to join the cause? What you could do:
READ MORE ABOUT ADOPTION...
How Could We Not? - Erik & Erin's adoption story is unique, but beautiful as they stepped in to help a family member in need by providing Austin with a stable and secure family. Read Full Story
Worth the Wait - Guest blog post from Jeff & Rachel, adoptive parents of Kate from Ethiopia. Read Full Story
God Creates Family from Strangers - Sharon, adoptive mom, shares her heart of on an ordinary day four months after bringing Asrate into their forever family. Read Full Story
US Churches impacting Ukrainian families! - Three US churches wrap around a Ukrainian family to ensure home repairs where finished soadoption could be complete. Read Full Story
"I know you guys!" - Read as Robert & Alexis share about meeting their son Jacob for the very first time. Read Full Story
Eeeeek! So exciting for you! Z and I are both big adoption advocates and decided early on that if/when we decide to take the plunge into parenthood, it will be through foster adoption or it's not happening at all.
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