For the past year or more, the Lord has been pressing upon me to adopt. Of course, my husband must also agree and have this same conviction to make all this a reality. At this point, I’m not sure if we will adopt at some point or not, but it remains a desire of mine, so I thought I would begin to post my thoughts and research on this topic here, so you can follow me through this journey. Whether this journey ends with a baby/child, or with my merely getting educated about adoption, remains to be seen. I leave it in the Lord’s hands.
Why I want to Adopt
I think one reason I feel called to adopt is my own tumultuous arrival into parenthood. I was a mere 16 years old when I became pregnant with my oldest child. It was a long hard road; and an often scary one for someone so young, newly married (yes, I married at 16!) and trying to grow-up myself and parent all at the same time. I obviously chose life for my baby, and I chose to keep my baby. For me, this is what I knew I must do. However, I think those who choose to give their babies up for adoption are some of the most self-less, couragious women on the planet! It could not be an easy thing to do – yet to love your baby enough to give it a chance in life, better than you know you can provide, is an awesome thing.
Also, because I am very pro-life, I feel it only right that I help give a child in need a home. It’s one thing to spout pro-life beliefs, but without those same pro-life folks stepping up to adopt, the cycle of unwanted children will continue. Obviously not every family can adopt – I’m not saying that at all; but please do consider seriously checking into this option for your family.
Stay tuned as I post more information on adoption, resources and information I learn as I do my own research.
