We are so excited about this pregnancy and everything it means for our family and it would be so easy to focus all of our attention on the changes and excitement ahead, however I have been continually thankful for the small and big reminders of the call and passion we have towards adoption and foster care. Though the excitement of our growing family is good and deserves attention, I never want to lose the burden that has been placed on my heart for the thousands of children who aren't as lucky as Stevie will be to be born surrounded by so many family and friends that will love and support her.
I know that the unique place we find ourselves right now doesn't allow us to move forward in the way we know we are called to eventually, but I do pray that God continues to break my heart for what breaks his.
Today, the reminder came in the form of a wonderful article calling us all to play a part in giving a voice to the children without one. God has called us to take care of the widows and orphans. I don't believe that means we are all called to adopt or foster, but it does mean there is a role for us all to play. This article has some great options for ways we can all speak up for the kids in our own Foster Care system.
You can find the article here.
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Wednesday, January 27, 2016
Monday, April 14, 2014
ReMoved
Aubrey and I have our first home-study meeting scheduled for next Monday! Woo! But since we are in a slow phase of the process and since the home-study meetings are probably going to take a while for us to complete with life being so busy, I thought I would share an amazing short film I recently saw.
ReMoved was originally created for the 168 Film Festival and is a portrayal of a child's journey through the foster care system. It wrecked me the first (and every other) time I watched it, but I think its an important video as we try to understand what these kids have been through.
I hope you'll take the time to watch it! You can find it HERE
Thanks for your continued prayers for us and our kids through this journey!
ReMoved was originally created for the 168 Film Festival and is a portrayal of a child's journey through the foster care system. It wrecked me the first (and every other) time I watched it, but I think its an important video as we try to understand what these kids have been through.
I hope you'll take the time to watch it! You can find it HERE
Thanks for your continued prayers for us and our kids through this journey!
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