I am just overwhelmed with love for our new daughter.   She is a very talkative little girl.  Here are some of the things she said that have touched my heart:

"When I was in Ghana, I did not have a mom."

"Now I have a mom, a dad, bothers, sisters and a BIG car!"

"Mom, I am so happy you brought me to this home."  (meaning our family) 

"Mom, I Iove you so much."

Gifty's words just make me realize what a blessing it is to be an adoptive parent.  We are so blessed to have her as our daughter.  How amazing it is that God took this little girl from another continent, who did not have parents, and put a love for her in our hearts that propelled me to Ghana to bring her home and become a part of our family.

Is there anyone reading this that has thought about adoption but has not moved forward yet?  Do you have open arms?  May I encourage you to take that leap of faith, and welcome a child into your heart and family.  A child that may be waiting, waiting for the day to hear that they have  family that will love them forever. 

There may be obstacles in the way, but God can move them!  We have seen it ourselves.  We have been blessed with adoption grants, wonderful friends with families like ours, job opportunities for us to make extra money to pay towards adoption expenses, and a stronger faith and dependance on the Lord to make it all happen. 

Stepping out and blessing another, will change your life and someone else's for the better.  It is a win-win situation.

And for those who may not be able to adopt for whatever reason, sponsoring a child or two is  great option.   Or possibly give financial support to those who are willing and able to adopt, but the lack of finances are holding them back.  

We are all called to help the orphaned in one way or another.  Consider what God may be calling you to do.  Make yourself available to God, and see what He has in store.

Here is a poem I have posted in the past.  I think it is worth posting again.

  Just Say "YES"  

It is "finished" was what He said. 

Jesus paid the price for all of our debt.

The greatest sacrifice, he gave His life.

Oh how He loves us, this selfless act of Christ.

My heart longs to repay you, the Lord of my life. 

You cannot repay Me my child, but take My hand and I will be your guide. 

What can I do Lord, to show you my love? 

Step out of your comfort zone, I promise you will never be alone.

Go forth, and let my light shine through.

Let people see Me in all that you do. 

Be selfless and loving, let go of your pride.

People might curse you, but fear not, I will be at your side.

I have a great task for you at hand,

you must leave the old, and embrace a new plan. 

Yes, Lord I will follow, please show me the way.

I will bring  glory and honor to  you each day.

The door is open and I am walking through.

I am saying "yes" I will be an ambassador for You.

I can do all things, through Christ, who strengthens me. (Phil 4:13).

Sue

May 9, 2006