- So, here I sit, sad tonight because I know deep down in my heart that Tessa will be the last child we bring into our home. Not by choice, really, but by circumstance. It's funny.....how I say "bring into our home", like Tessa is adopted too. I have cracked myself up because I catch myself saying when we "brought her home" or "when we got her". I never say "when I had her", "when she was born". I guess I'm so used to saying those things about Emy and Luke--when they came home and such. Funny.
- I am sad that I won't be able to bring another baby home from another country. International adoption is such a blessing that I challenge all who read my blog to try it just once--it will so bless you. It takes hard work, resilience, prayer, hope, patience, love and kindness. There is a butt load of paperwork to complete, a whole lot of money to pay at each stage of the adoption, and so much waiting......and waiting.......and waiting. It is all so worth it in the end. I will challenge you to this as well--if you can't adopt a child internationally or even domestically; how about becoming a foster parent? Or donating to an orphanage? Or donating to an adoption agency to help someone else financially? Please consider doing this--it will bless these families and these children so much.
- My heart is so open to more children but my pocketbook is closed firmly. Unless there is a miracle waiting around the corner, my family is absolutely complete; "we are a party of 5".
- Don't get me wrong--I'm so thankful for all of my blessings. I love each of them so very much. My life is absolutely whole and complete and I thank God for all of my kids and for Darrell. They are my world and my life and my heart.
- Think about my challenge to you--try to uplift some of these waiting families--give a little. If you can't give money, you can pray for them, you can call them and tell them you are thinking of them and that you love them; you can send them a card or email of encouragement or post to their blog.
- So, that's it really. That's what was on my mind so that is what I posted.
- Later y'all.
- Cindy
5 comments:
God bless you Cindy
Cindy, I'm also struggling with that longing feeling right now. I want to do it just one more time (of course that's what I said with Mason too). I want another girl, so Maddie can have a sister. I keep hoping that in the next few years we'll be in the financial position to make it remotely possible.
I hope people read your post and take it to heart. It is completely amazing that as hard as adoption is, it is so amazingly worth every struggle! Life altering.
Kristy
you are very blessed Cindy!
You have a beautiful family!
Thank you for the challenge, I will have to wait til I get married first though! =D
have a great day!
~Morgan
http://livelaughspin.blogspot.com
I hope you can add me but your
blog is sooooooooooo teriic!
I am so blessed by your blog entries. My husband and I believe that children are a blessing from God, and want to receive all that he has for us! Adoption is such an exciting thing for our family, and would love to journey in that way some day! Thank you for your transparency. Many Blessings to your home.
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