“Father of the fatherless and protector of widows is God in his holy habitation. God settles the solitary in a home. (Ps 68:5-6a)
Word-Filled-Wednesday is hosted by the lovely Amydeanne at The 160 Acre Woods. This week, please join us for God's Word at Susan's blog Forever His.Reflection: National Adoption Month
Raise your hand. Were you adopted? Do you know someone who was adopted? Are you praying about adopting a child right now? Most of us have had contact, directly or indirectly, with someone whose life has been impacted by adoption. And as Christians, all of us can identify with the joy and privilege of being adopted into the family of God. (Gal 4:4-6)
Every year, the President of the United States makes a proclamation to announce November as National Adoption Month. This month is set aside to raise awareness about the need for adoption of children and youth from foster care. This year's theme is catchy and encouraging, "You don't have to be perfect to be a perfect parent." There are many orphaned children who would be delighted to "put up" with you and me! In the United States there are approximately 129,000 children waiting for adoptive homes.
Book Giveaway
Maybe you've thought about reaching out to support other parents going through the adoption process. If you're wondering where to start, I have a FREE copy of the book, The Adoption Network: Your Guide to Starting a Support System to give away. I've become acquainted with author and adoption expert, Laura Christianson through our women's Bible study at church. She's such a lovely Christian sister. At our meeting last night, Laura spoke briefly about her other books on adoption, including The Adoption Decision: 15 Things You Want to Know Before Adopting and then she gave away several copies of her terrific resource.
Let me pass my autographed copy on to you. If you're interested, please leave me a comment, and I'll add your name to my drawing. The winner will be announced on Wed. Dec. 2, 2009.
Related
1. You can learn more about Laura in my interview,
"Laura Christianson in the Spotlight: Q&A With an Adoption Expert."
2. Among other things, Tara Livesay blogs about transracial adoption in Haiti where she and her "tribe" of nine serve as missionaries. Don't miss this outstanding blog, The Livesay [Haiti] Weblog.
Photos: timsamoff & madhava (Flickr)
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14 Comments:
cool post.. :)
mine is up!
very comforting verse.. Thanks for sharing such wonderful words.. Father of the Fatherless..
How loved we are.
as someone in the process of adopting our first baby --- THANK YOU FOR SHARING THIS!!
I did not know that this month was National Adoption month. Though I am lucky to have biological parents, I have had adoptive grandparents that I have shown me love as if otherwise. I loved your words....Thank you for sharing this!
Hey E-mom,
This was really neat. Thanks so much for sharing this info with us.
I've always wanted to adopt.
I adopted a Russian girl (in the spirit)when she was only 16. She was our interpreter on my first missionary trip.
She's remained very close and is like a REAL daughter to me.
She'll be in the US and spend a week with me soon. I'm thrilled it's been 13 years since I've seen her. (Although we talk almost daily!)
Sorry for rambling...
Thanks for joining us today!!
Happy Thanksgiving♥
great post! That is one of my favorite verses!
Someday I wish to adopt!
We have been praying about it for years. We still feel adopting a child will be part of our life and are waiting for the time to come:)
great post...from an adoptive mom.
I love my sweet children and will forever be grateful to the birth mothers who gave them a life in letting them go. It would be the hardest thing to ever do.
Happy Thanksgiving
Hubby and I are praying about adoption and looking to see how the Lord directs us! A very important and informative post...thanks:)
Have you seen the Blind Side movie yet with Sandra Bullock? If not, you must! If your heart is soft toward adopting/taking in kids, you will love it :)
very comforting verse.. Thanks for sharing such wonderful words
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Chris: Nice to meet you!
Pinkyshelo: I appreciate your visit. :~D
ozjane: Yes, indeed!
Lauren: Amen... that's just wonderful!!! :~D
Jamie: Adoptive grandparents... I don't know any. How cool! :~D
Susan: I think I remember reading a post or two about your Russian "adopted" child. You haven't seen each other in 13 years? But you talk almost daily? THAT is amazing. You will enjoy your visit with her, for certain. :~D
Amydeanne: I do hope you adopt. :~D
Mac an: Keep praying!
Donetta: I don't think I knew your children were adopted. That's fantastic!
Andrea: Very cool. I hope I get to share in your news, when adoption time comes... :~D
Lynn: Thanks for the heads up! :~D
Nishant: So nice to meet you!
Can I enter, too? (Just kidding, I've got a case of books sitting in the next room!)
Just wanted to let your readers know that even if they don't win, I'll send them as many free copies as they need of "The Adoption Network" if they are using it for ministry purposes. Say, for example, to start an adoption or orphan care ministry in their church or community.
Just let me know how many books you need and I'll send 'em. Your only fee is actual shipping charges, and I send the books Media Mail, so it's inexpensive.
This offer is good anytime, to anyone, so tell your friends!
Stop by www.laurachristianson.com - there's a Contact form on my site.
-Laura
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