We are nearly done with our home study portion of the adoption process and it feels like we’ve been in the process for a very long time! There’s been lots of paperwork and talking with people to say the least. There’s lots of “white space” too. There’s plenty of time to wait for things to happen such as paperwork processing and appointments, but the best thing about the wait is that I’ve had the opportunity to really learn about adoption in a deeper way. I’ve been reading tons of material on everything from the theology of adoption to how Muslims are working in orphan care and adoption. To say the least, my perspective has certainly broadened and really do see adoption in a different way than I had seen it at the beginning of my adoption journey. So, for the remaining course of our journey, I will be sharing with you the things I’ve learned about the doctrine of adoption, the history, and about the worldview on adoption. Most of all, I hope that you will truly come to understand what it is to be adopted by God.
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Great to read your blog on Adoption. I had the wonderful opportunities to work with adopted children and their parents visiting Korea while I was working in Korea. When I returned to US, I brought a baby to his adoptive parents. The baby was a bit sick and very tired from the long flight, but he smiled at his mother when he met her for the first time. I knew that was the family God planned for him.
My brother-in-law's family decided to adopt their third child. Because they have close friends and family (me) members, they are adopting a girl from Korea. At this point, we are waiting to get a match with my new niece. We will travel together to Korea to bring the baby home. I cannot wait. I am just as excited for you and Laura – especially because I've known Laura for so many years, and I love her like a baby sister.
Pray that everything goes smoothly until your child come home~
that is so awesome that you were able to witness all that and how you are going to be a part of the adoption of a niece! do you know if you will be going to Holt? What is the time frame before you head to Korea?
I don't think they are going through Holt. They are going through Eastern, I think. I think we are hoping to go between July and early September, but it may be few months later. They are told that there is a bit of delay. I am very excited to a part of this. I also look forward for your child to come home!
aw. i like this. i hope to sit over coffee/tea/hot chocolate with you and laura unni on my next visit to the atl.
I do miss you! when are you visiting?!?! And girl, you need to write more! I love reading your blog posts!