Adoption

Last week I was about 15 minutes early to pick E up from Our Savior's. I got there just as they were sitting on their carpets, preparing to recieve their folders. But just before that, Mrs. Luckow, her teacher, said that today was a very special day for one of their little friends. A little girl by the name of Carissa stood up and Mrs. Luckow told the kids that she was adopted some time ago on this very day. Mrs. Luckow then went on to explain what adoption was, I think she did a great job. Once the explaination was over she and Carissa handed out a small treat.

Later that day, M & E were at the table having a snack, and E told M about their special treat earlier that day. I sat down and asked E if she remembered why it was so special, she said it was because of Carissa. I then said that it was because Carissa was adopted. M looked at me funny and I said "do you know what adopted means" he said, "no." I was then able to explain to him what adoption meant and why it is so special. In the midst of all that I was able to share with my little ones my adoption, both physical and spiritual. It was amazing. I told them that when Grandpa John fell in love with my mommy he fell in love with me too and chose to give me his last name too. He loved me so much that he wanted to be my daddy. That is what makes Grandpa John so special. I asked them if they were adopted and they both said "no." I know that they now understand the meaning of adoption. So, later that night, while we were doing devotions, I had the opprotunity to share with them that we are adopted into God's family if we have Jesus in our hearts and that we then can be called "Children of God." What an awesome priviledge I have to be able to share with them first hand what adoption means. In my mind, I have NEVER been unwanted. I have always been chosen! I have had the security in my relationship with my dad from the very beginning, what a precious gift. Really, my heart is so thankful to my God for allowing all that has happened, even if it was for this very moment in time with my children years later in life. Adoption is a beautiful thing and I am now wondering if it will be a part of this families future....we shall see.