As a woman who was not able to have children naturally, I have spent a great deal of time researching treatments and other methods for conception. Then I believe that God put it in my heart for my husband and I to adopt which required a ton more research. Since Blake and I have adopted the kids, I have spent countless hours researching topics that help me and my family cope with our new family and the life that my children came from.
I would have to say that researching topics related to my children and ways to handle some of the things that they tell us about how they were treated before has helped me to maintain my composure in front of the children and be more proactive as a parent. Things with the kids are not typical because they came from a situation of neglect with the birth family and then they were abused by a foster family. Their past effects how we discipline them, how we reward them, and how we interact with them in general. Researching issues or topics that present themselves helps me handle things in a better way.
God Bless you and your husband for your listening to God's call to adopt. I know that it takes a special person to put their heart out there for these precious children.
ReplyDeleteIt is so sad the baggage that adults dump on children but you loving through God's eyes can wipe away much of that hurt and confusion. Just knowing that someone loves them is so satisfying and security.
Thank you
Thank you!
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