Throwing the Dart

The idea of adoption was a beautiful thought to us in the beginning, but as we began researching the direction to go in, it quickly became an overwhelmingly daunting task that continually left us with hundreds of questions.  We researched, researched, and researched some more.  We felt like we were standing at a dart board full of dots.

The three routes of adoption we were searching and praying through were Domestic, International, and Foster to Adopt.  The reality we finally came to in our indecisiveness was that we obviously can't adopt them all and even though to narrow down our choice would mean saying,"no" to millions; it inevitably means saying,"Yes!!!" to one.

So standing in front of the dart board, we finally threw our dart and it landed on Domestic.  After much prayer, discussion and research we have finally landed...PRAISE THE LORD!  We chose this particular route because of something very near and dear to our hearts which is the Sanctity of Human Life.  As we sought out information through different agencies, websites, blogs, testimonies, etc. the Lord gave us much purpose in our decision.  We believe that every human life has value because of the Creator that gave it life.  We believe that there is only ONE race, the human race with many different ethnicities.  We believe that God shows no color distinctions when "adopting" us into His family and so therefore we see that there should be none when adopting into ours.  One of the realities that kept confronting us in our research was that in the US 9 of 10 abortions are non-caucasian. These birthmothers are finding fewer and fewer adoption agencies willing to take their soon to be born babies simply because there is a lack of adopting families willing to take them. This sad reality often leaves them feeling helpless and they turn to an abortion clinic as their final decision. Although there are many statistics that would overwhelm your heart, the point is that these children need families.

In our pursuit, we know there will be many challenges both practical and financial, and even things unforeseen, but the clarity we have in it all is the beautiful picture of our own adoption through the blood of our Lord Jesus Christ.  We are certain of God's promises to sustain us through what He calls us to.

Please be praying for our family as we seek to add another family member.  We are excited, overwhelmed, and anticipating great things and we are looking forward to watching God work!