Above, you will see the Chinese symbol for family. I love the simplicity of it! This is how we chose to tell our families this past Christmas that Lord willing, we have decided to adopt our firstborn child from China.
Adoption has always, always been important to us. There are many reasons, but most importantly we are adopting because we want to. We want to show a child that he or she is loved and wanted. We want to give a child opportunities that he or she may not (and probably wouldn't) have; things we take for granted, like an education or good health or a safe environment. Ultimately, we want to pass on God's love and mercy to another as He has done for us.
Our family is growing. It may not be the traditional way, and although we've barely made a dent in the process we can already say it is also not the easy way, but we're excited to see what this year and the next will bring us. We welcome your questions and covet your prayers as we begin this journey, and hope that you share our excitement as we move forward!
As always, stay tuned.
An invisible red thread connects those who are destined to meet, regardless of time, place, or circumstance. The thread may stretch of tangle, but will never break. --Chinese proverb
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