Ghana

Yes, it's true. We are submitting an application to AAI with the intent of bringing home a child from Ghana. This is an absolute, total step in faith for us on many levels, but I know in my heart that God isn't just going to meet us in this place ... he's already gone ahead of us, and is just waiting for us to catch up.

For anyone who is asking themselves why a family of six living on one income in a 3 bedroom townhouse would pursue such a crazy, expensive thing, let me explain:

You Know You're An Adoptive Parent When . . .

1. The fact that there are 143 million children without a parent to kiss them goodnight has made you lose sleep.

2. You realize DNA has nothing to do with love and family.

3. You can't watch Adoption Stories on TLC without sobbing.

4. The fact that, if 7% of Christians adopted 1 child there would be no orphans in the world, is convicting to you.

5. You spend free time surfing blogs about families who have experienced the blessing of adoption.

6. It drives you crazy when people ask you about adopted child's 'real' parents.

7. You had no idea how you would afford to adopt but stepped out in faith anyway, knowing where God calls you He will provide.

8. You have ever taken an airplane ride half-way around the world with a child you just met.

9. You believe God's heart is for adoption.

10. You realize that welcoming a child into your heart and family is one of the most important legacies you could ever leave on this earth.

11. You know what the word 'Dossier' means, and you can actually pronounce it!

12. You have welcomed a social worker into the most private parts of your life.

13. You have ever been 'pregnant' with your adoptive child longer than it takes an elephant to give birth. (2 years!)

14. You shudder when people say your child is so lucky that you adopted them, knowing full well you are the blessed one to have him or her in your life.

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