IMPACT Classes

We went to our second class on Saturday at the Bethany offices. It was a beautiful day, although a bit cold. We only saw a little rain the whole day. I walked around during the break time and took some pictures.

Our first class focused on seeing things from the adopted child's perspective. We did some exercises that put us in the child's place.

The second session was more practical and included tips on how to deal with difficult behaviors.

We received our paperwork to fill out and a list of requirements, like fingerprinting, background checks, and physicals that we need to have done.

In spite of being tired, we dove into the paperwork today. I actually started getting writer's cramp, so I had to take a break.

We had to ask the children some questions and it was interesting to hear some of their answers. It seems that they are looking forward to having more siblings to play with, and more birthdays!

I'm so glad to see spring appearing! And looking forward to what God will do through us.

What's Next?

IMPACT Classes at Bethany Christian Services, that's what. For three Saturdays in a row, Theron and I will need to attend these all day classes.

We are so thankful for friends nearby to take our children into their families for a day. Our friends, who keep Little Lady, are also pitching in during this time so she is not left alone for long hours. Instead she is getting hugs and kisses and getting to play with her sister, Chloe.

We expect the classes to be very informative, and it will be a nice time to enjoy doing something together.

Good Reading

A friend, also an adoptive parent, loaned me these books. I've already finished with the first one and I'm halfway through the second. I like being informed and hearing other people's stories. As my friend reminded me though, the best preparation of all is the Bible and prayer.

The Question

I have often asked myself the question, "Would God ever ask me to adopt?", more in a wondering way than a direct way. Every time I saw people with adopted children, I asked myself this question. I felt drawn to them somehow.


Then one day, my husband asked me to think about something. "Pray about it", he had said. Prompted by the news of events in Haiti, he wanted me to consider what we might do to help kids like that. I knew he wasn't talking about giving money. He would not even need to ask me about that. I KNEW what he was talking about, but I ask him anyway, just for clarity. "Are you talking about adoption?" When that was confirmed, I went to praying. I was excited that God was leading my husband in this, but of course, he wanted me on board, too.


Now, I was asking God the question. I also began to analyze myself and wonder what it takes to be an adoptive parent. Do I have what it takes? I spent two weeks, I think, in dialogue with God over this.


Then the REAL QUESTION came. Do I trust God? Without him, I can do nothing. The truth is I don't have what it takes if I don't trust Him. He wants me to trust Him! He wants me to follow my husband's lead and venture into the unknown and live my life for Him and not waste it.


Once I told Theron I was on board, he was ready to move forward. He scheduled us for a Discover Adoption seminar that Bethany Christian Services was offering. We attended that on February 23, 2010, while the kids stayed with our friends, the Siyams.