I had another person tell me we are "crazy" to adopt two teenagers last night. It is funny I used to be a person who worried about what people said about me. I can not express the peace knowing this the path we are suppose to be on and the peace from the Lord is stronger than the voices all around me! As I look back in time it is the people who did what the inner voice or drive told them to do. ex. Build a boat with no prior experience to cross the "many waters" Planes can fly ! Electricity is real and on and on. I am a little nervous about the challenges ahead hope we are mentally and spirituality prepare enough to be ready to help them heal and grow.. I know if I ask humbly the Lord will guide us! This impossible or crazy thing can be done with his help!
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We just had this discussion at Church today. It is your personal revelation and confirmation that matters...not what the world thinks. Only you can know what is right for you because you asked for your answer and you received it! I know how you feel. We had our share of people making those same comments. When you know it is right for you...you just know!
ReplyDeleteOkay, weird. I still can't comment on your last post. In answer to your question, I'd say just plan on buying bottled water over there. I wouldn't trust a filter, but that's just my opinion.
ReplyDeleteChallenges. There will be many. :) My biggest comfort though is that I knew beyond a shadow of a doubt that I was supposed to go get her. That knowledge sure doesn't make the days I'd like to send her back easier, but at the same time, it keeps me going.
I think we all got plenty of "crazy" "what are you thinking" comments. People LOVE to give their two cents when it's not even worth that!
ReplyDeleteJust trust your heart.....
I'm with Erica. Just buy bottled water there. As far as gifts, I have no ideas. That was super hard for me too. As for people and their comments? They just need to cork it. I'm adopted so when they say negative things about adoption I just tell them I am adopted. That shuts them up pretty quick. I also will say that I can think of lots of families whose bio children are less than stellar so either way it's a risk and either way all people are children of God and deserve a home and a family. Sheesh. Wish I was going with you!! Did you get the phone?
ReplyDeleteHey, in just a short while, you will be part of the crazy club with the rest of us. It's quite an elite organization. :) haha
ReplyDeleteYou'll do great. It's no secret that the first few months home are tough, but you have a support system in place with the rest of the SAC families that are here for you. :)
Who cares what the critics say anyway? Dorks. The people who are so anxious to share their opinions are usually those who matter the least anyway. As long as you know that you have been led to these kids, nothing else matters. Good Luck over there. We will be thinking and praying for you.
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