Adoption

Has anyone else been really moved by the whole idea of adoption? Of the fact that there are many orphans without homes in our world? My whole life, I have ached with the characters in stories like "Oliver Twist" and "Anne of Green Gables", and rejoiced when they found homes. Now that L is a huge part of our family and little girl is on the way, my heart goes out even more for those little children without a home!

As a follower of Jesus, adoption has a particularly special meaning, since that is how I'm included in God's family. Jesus deigns to call me sister and I am counted a daughter of God because of what He did on the cross.

Please take a moment to watch the following video. Even though the website that it promotes is fictional, there is an organization called "The Shepherd's Crook" that is dedicated to international special-needs adoption. And pray for these dear children who need homes and to know the love of God through a family...

http://www.vimeo.com/12307403