I recently read a post by a fellow adoptive mom that I found interesting. Some things were familiar to me, some made me thankful for the progress we've made, some made me hurt for the children whose scars are so deep.I though some of you might like to read it as well. Check it out HERE.
Adoption is a wonderful thing, but it is not all roses. Thankfully, the resources, support, and reality checks available to adoptive families are increasing. And thankfully, more people are beginning to realize that adoption is not the only way to care for orphans.
I read something else last week about orphan care. Dr. Russell Moore wrote a great piece on his website, talking about the fear that comes with the thought of orphan care. Are you afraid of the idea of an orphan? You can read his piece HERE on orphan care, the Good Samaritan, and loving your neighbor.
3 comments:
Good reads. Thanks for the links!
Jennifer, I'm glad that you posted this.
It is a confusing web of information out there.
I too share concern for those who just jump in to do something because it was suggested by somebody to do.
(Baptist Convention)
I remember reading a call from that convention about adoption, and I told my husband, yikes, here comes a whole host of sad disruptions.
While it is true scripture calls for us to care for Widows and orphans, I don't believe every person is actually called to adopt.
But ALL are called to help.
I have seen 2 disruptions from those claiming Christ THIS MONTH, with 2 of those children being home less than 3 weeks. :(
It makes me sick.
We also, as Christians need to TRULY understand the situation we are coming into, because IT IS NOT NORMAL!
But it IS FANTASTIC, ENRICHING, FULFULLING. I'm working on a post right now about my experiences this month.... right now I'm speechless.
Except for on your blog. LOL :)
Thanks Jennifer, I really feel for both the parents who haven't researched what they may be getting into and the children affected. I am a sucker for the starfish story though :)
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