When we decided to pursue the path of adoption to build our family it was not because we felt compelled to rescue orphaned children. ??It was not our “calling” or our “ministry”. ?? When I was very young, God told my heart that my children were going to come to me via adoption. ??I always knew that. ?? Before I knew we would be infertile, I knew adoption would be part of our life story. ?? Jim and I determined this before we married. ?? So, really, it wasn’t very surprising when God sealed the deal by sealing my womb. ??He had already told both of us what He wanted for us and that was the validating confirmation of it all.<\/p>\n
Because of this, I often times have trouble relating to many adoption songs because they position adoption as an act of compassion (this song included actually). ?? I don’t want to dismiss adoption for those reasons. ??It simply wasn’t OUR reason.<\/p>\n
Having said that, I can’t deny that while we were desperate for the children that we are now??privileged??to call ours, they needed us too. ?? ??I love Audio Adrenaline and I heard this song this morning and I just got all teary eyed. ??Not because of the way I perceive adoption. ??Because I am so grateful that I have three little Kings and one little Queen in my house. ?? They have never known life otherwise and they never will. ?? ?? Praising Jesus everyday of my life for this incredible story he is telling.<\/p>\n
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httpv:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=U64bongHqYU<\/p>\n
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P.S. ?? Today is Ty’s 9th birthday. ??He is giving you until 7:00 or 8:00 to call him. ??After that, he owns my cell phone. ??LOL. ??He can’t wait.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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