questions?

Ellie's nurse was just here doing her weekly IV dressing change.

Actually, it was a different nurse than her normal one.

She began asking about our family.

When she learned that the [napping] babies were 3 months apart,

the puzzled look started.

That's when I shared that Clayton is adopted.

Adoption is not a dirty word in our house.

We celebrate adoption here:

Our adoption into God's family,

and Clayton's adoption into his forever family.

She was very respectful, but it was obvious that 

adoption was a new concept to her.

Especially since we had "all these other kids."

I'm actually very thankful for respectful questions.

She asked:

So, what made you all adopt when you had all these kids?

Why did you chose Africa?

Oh, so in that country do they have black skin?

Are you done having kids now?

I'm happy to talk with anyone that's interested and willing

to consider things, even if those things may be outside their box.

I'm also loving improving my 20 second "reason" why

we adopted, especially from Africa.

It is hard to sum up all my feelings about the orphan crisis,

the calling upon Christians, the love I've always felt for Africa

in 20 seconds.  Here's an even shortened version.

We found out about the orphan crisis.  There are over 150 million

orphans worldwide.  We couldn't turn our back on that.  Especially

when we have more love and more room.  

I understand that adoption isn't simple, but you know what?  

It kinda is.

A child needs love.  I have love to give.

Maybe you have some questions, too. 

 I'm not a professional, but I'd

be happy to hear them and answer honestly.  

So, ask?  

I'd love to hear from you. 

{Even if it's just to tell me something fun!}