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You were created for me.
I was created for you.
From the beginning, predestined to be mine.

You were formed in another woman’s womb.
Never will I joyfully experience your first movement.
Yet, He moves in me, forging bonds thicker than blood.

Your heart never beating strong, tucked under my own.
Yet, my love for you was conceived in my heart.
Beating strong, coursing through every fiber of my being.
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November is National Adoption month. There are 14 million orphans world wide. These children are in need of forever families. Let us be His hands and feet, reflecting the love of Our Heavenly Father.

We are not all called to adopt but we are all called to love and care for orphans. How is God calling you to care for the fatherless?

Here is a short video from Orphan Sunday which was on November 2nd. What a beautiful picture it paints of God’s heart for orphans and adoption.

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The same weekend we were waiting for the medical review concerning a little girl with special needs, I was fortunate to be able to attend a clothing swap at a local church. It was so wonderful. There was a huge selection of gently used clothing for the whole family, all for free! I was able to get a few items for each child and practically a new wardrobe for myself. This a blessing for me as I was in desperate need of something other than stretched and worn yoga pants and tank tops. The result of a seven year season of varying degrees of pregnancy.

While looking through the children’s section, I found the sweetest little dress. Too small for my eight year old daughter but a possibility for the little one we were considering. It made my heart happy and do a little twirl. I thought to myself, “it’s free, why not.”
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Last Wednesday there was a surprise in our email inbox from our adoption agency that we were not expecting. The profile of a sweet little one with special needs needing a family. She seemed to be a good match for our family. We asked for more information on her health and history and it all seemed promising.

We decided to have a international adoption doctor at our local pediatric hospital look over her records, pictures and a short video. This being a big step as it is a costly exam. Even so, we felt confident that this doctor’s experience and input would be invaluable to our ultimate decision.
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