Why Adopt?

There are so many reasons to adopt a child. It is a win win situation. These are children that need moms and dads. They need someone to love and protect them. The rewards for a parent are immeasurable.

There are lots of myths that are often associated with adoption. One, that you can't adopt if you don't have a lot of money. I have seen so many people fundraise to bring their children home. There are so many ways to do this...yard sales, ebay, adoption dinners,refinance a house, adoption loans, etc. It can be done.

Another common myth is that you can't love an adopted child like a biological child. Not true, I feel no different towards my adopted children then I do my biological. They are all my children and there is no distinction between adopted and biological.

Lots of people think the child is the lucky one. I have to disagree. Dallas,the boys, and I are the lucky ones. These two girls have truly blessed our lives. What would we do without frilly dressses, lots of giggling, and lots of hugs and kisses?

Look at these four cuties. Three of them have the same special need as Grace. They are all still looking for their parents. Doesn't someone want to experience the blessing of adoption and make one of these sweeties their own?

O.K. Mom, I Have Had Enough!

First Pony Tail

My Big Girl

Thanks, Debi for this adorable outfit.

Cool Picture of Grace

When I was taking this picture Grace decided she was going to try and touch the viewfinder on the camera. Her finger is reflecting the light.

Bad Hair Day

C3 Church

Since bringing Grace home I had not gone to church. Dallas has just been taking the other 4 kids. We don't want to make the same mistakes with Grace that we made with Julia. We brought Julia around other people too soon and let other people watch her. We knew we needed to keep Grace more sheltered so we wouldn't have the same problems we have had with Julia. Last week I feel God was really talking to me telling me I needed to get back to church. I had heard about a couple of churches that have Saturday night services. That would work perfectly. I can go on Saturday night and Dallas can still go on Sunday. Saturday night I worked up the nerve to try one of them. Kristopher agreed to go with me. The church we attended is the fastest growing church in our area. It is very contemporary which usually wouldn't be my preference and a bit far away. I was so glad we went. I don't know if it is the church for us but Kristopher and I enjoyed the music and the sermon was great! While we still want to try the other church with a Saturday night service it is so nice to find somewhere I can go and hear God's word and not have to worry about Grace.

www.c3church.org