The idea of Adoption

So yesterday was National Adoption Day. We didn't even know, but since our adoption isn't finalized yet it's all good. It seems like more everyday my thoughts come to rest on our adoption. Makes sense since that is what a good portion of our time is spent preparing for. But I've been thinking about it beyond our own situation. The idea of adoption. How there are so many kids out there that get abandoned, neglected, abused, ignored, and have so much less of a life than they were intended for. I can't hear about an adoption or a situation with orphans without my heart breaking.

Our two boys are loved. By God (more than anyone). By our family. And by Barb and I. As we raise them, we want more than anything for them to know that we love them. I don't think I am the best dad in the world, but I do take much pride in being the best possible dad I can be. I know that, despite me not always letting my kids do whatever they want, they lay their heads down at the end of the day and know they are loved. It actually hurts to think that their are kids who go to sleep without that assurance.

At this point, I'm pretty sure we are done adding to our family. We haven't closed the door to that, but I don't think we are being led to to that at this point. We'll do whatever is asked of us by God. But I do see us being more concerned and connected with the orphans of this world. We've been looking more at what we have and how we can use that to bless other people, especially these kids. I think we are going to have some family projects soon aimed at helping those kids while teaching ours.