Orphan Sunday 11/03/13

"I always questioned if I was ready to adopt and then realized no child was ready to be an orphan" ~Unknown

Many churches and organizations have hosted “Orphan Sundays” over the years, and thousands of churches across the country are observing Orphan Sunday this weekend. It's a day meant to encourage Christians to consider adopting.  Today on November 3rd is an opportunity for believers all across America to speak for those unspoken for; those the world has forgotten. There are millions of orphans in the world.  It is estimated there are between 143 million and 210 orphans worldwide.  

Adoption is not for everyone, and never would we want to portray that everyone should adopt because that is not the solution.  Adoption is a miracle. but it is not easy.  If adoption is not an option for your family there are things you can do! We love the saying... "Adopt..if you can't adopt, Foster...if you can't foster, Sponsor...if you can't sponsor, Volunteer...if you can't volunteer, Donate...if you can't donate, Educate"  There are so many ways to lend in the orphan crisis and trust your commitment is valued no matter how you may be able to help.  If you want more information about international adoption-we will be happy to answer your questions and tell you the facts, or interested in fostering- we'd love to direct you to friends who have been there done that, or if you are interested in supporting reputable organizations that care for orphans-we can share some of our favorites, if you would like to support families currently in the adoption process-we'd love to connect you. 

We knew our lives would be touched by adoption, but we never truly understood the depth of this statement.  Adoption has changed how we view the world, others, and how we can give back to those in need.  There is not much else we can put into words...we will let these photos tell our story.

"When you say YES to adoption, you are saying YES to enter the suffering of the orphan, and that suffering includes WAITING for you to get them.  I promise you, their suffering is worse than yours. We say YES to the tears, YES to the longing, YES to the maddening process, YES to the money, YES to the hope, YES to the screaming frustration of it all, YES to going the distance  through every unforeseen discouragement and delay."
 -Jen Hatmaker

BUT YES we can promise you IT IS WORTH EVERY MOMENT!  IF you are thinking about adoption in any way, feel free to reach out to us!  We would love to share our knowledge and support!