I've posted a link to the blog of Arnold's family. Arnold is the little boy in the "I Love You" pictures with Bobby posted in a previous blog. He just arrived in the U.S. with a volunteer and his mom has chronicled his first days here. Very interesting and detailed and I'm so thankful she is recording his food likes and dislikes among other things.
Changing the subject somewhat, along this journey we have encountered various reactions to our adoption decision. Most people are supportive but there have been some who don't understand. That's ok. We are secure in knowing we are doing what we feel God has called us to do, and with older teenagers, our "rose-colored" glasses came off a long time ago. We also know that God isn't going to call us to something and not equip us. I picked this scripture up from the Y this week and know it to be true:
Who is going to harm you if you are eager to do good? But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. "Do not fear what they fear; do not be frightened." 1 Peter 3:13-14
Hi, Cindy,
ReplyDeleteI just saw a comment you posted on my interview at Conversion Diary (http://www.conversiondiary.com/2009/07/one-couples-journey-to-adopting-hiv_20.html). You mentioned that you'd like to get in touch with me, so please feel free to send me an e-mail (homeinview@gmail.com).
Blessings to you and your family on your adoption journey!
Kimberly
There will always be those that question what you do.I have found this to be true a number of times in my personal life.
ReplyDeleteIn all cases you do what is right for you and your family.
I see so many children here in the Philippines without parents and at the orphan homes,many children wandering around with tattered clothes and no more to wear. It hurts to no end knowing that you cannot help each one. Then you see a story such as my sisters here that is uplifting and brings blessings to so many and then the child that they have chosen to be their son. It is a blessing to know that at least one is being helped out of harms way and for this I AM SO PROUD to call Cindy my sister.
When you step out in faith as you have you leave fear behind and then all that is left is blessings and you sister and family are indeed blessings.
Love you
Randy