The minute Alaina entered our arms, we noticed this charm about her. Since she came home, we have witnessed over 30 babies find homes. Her charm has always encouraged others to buy plane tickets to... China. So, when she told me she was going to convince Daddy to adopt a sister, I wasn't surprised. I think her essay is well thought out and her facts are very true. Oh my heart. :)
I love how BJU Press takes them step by step through the process. First, she came up with an 'opinion statement.' Then, she needed two reasons why she believes in her opinion statement. With each reason, she needed facts to back up her opinion.
She put lots of thought into each reason and each fact is true, sadly.
(Be sure to click on the picture so you can read it better.)
After posting her proud picture on facebook, many fun comments were received. One comment, got me thinking. It took me several days to think through it.
"When you put it like that, how do you ever stop adopting?"
Wow, this is such a tough question for me. I’m always open to adopting, if God calls us. Joel and I might be 'done' adding more, but our family...from generation to generation will not forget, I pray.
I think of the verse "Once our eyes are opened, we can't pretend we don't know what to do. God, who weighs our hearts and keeps our souls, knows that we know, and holds us responsible to act." Proverbs 24:12
So,...I can't forget the ones left behind. It's with me daily. Until I die, God has called me to educate, share the truth, and advocate for these little people left behind. It's always in my heart and mind.
Not everybody is called to adopt but we are all called to do our part...widows and orphans...all over the world. By sharing my heart, boldly, it helps me feel like I'm making a difference...one by one. As each baby/child comes home to their forever family, I experience pure joy.
So, yes, I would adopt more if God wants us to. In the mean time, I will continue sharing my heart and praying more Christians step up…adopting, foster care, sponsoring, visiting.
I think of the verse "Once our eyes are opened, we can't pretend we don't know what to do. God, who weighs our hearts and keeps our souls, knows that we know, and holds us responsible to act." Proverbs 24:12
So,...I can't forget the ones left behind. It's with me daily. Until I die, God has called me to educate, share the truth, and advocate for these little people left behind. It's always in my heart and mind.
Not everybody is called to adopt but we are all called to do our part...widows and orphans...all over the world. By sharing my heart, boldly, it helps me feel like I'm making a difference...one by one. As each baby/child comes home to their forever family, I experience pure joy.
So, yes, I would adopt more if God wants us to. In the mean time, I will continue sharing my heart and praying more Christians step up…adopting, foster care, sponsoring, visiting.
Alaina deciding to write a paper to convince others to adopt, including our family, brings me great joy.
Chinese New Year with our local adoption group. 
Alaina celebrates her 7th Birthday.
Easter was really early this year and was celebrated between 
Joel B. celebrates his 12
A very special friend and her family visited 
Alexis and 
Special friends visited a few days. Imagine: four adults and 11 kids! 
July 4
Met 
Benjamin's first set of stitches. Thanks Dr. S. for taking care of us.
Basketball begins!
My parent's grandchildren {Caden's first xmas}
Spontaneous Family Picture
Hudson's 5th Birthday!
