Category Archives: Orphan & Widow Care Romans 12: 9-15, “Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves. Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Share with God’s […] Don’t you love when I write an attention grabbing title like that one;)? Over the past few weeks, I have received countless emails from families persuing adoptions who, sadly, do not have the support and encouragement of their friends and family. Most recently, I got a comment from an other adoption friend mommy requesting I […] Thank you so much for this. I was one of the comments whose family didn’t want us to make this “mistake”. It’s hard not to take it personally when people make stupid comments about adoption, but you are right, it’s not our job to change their hearts. It’s our job to pray. Between you and our pastor, you guys are really answering some big questions. Today’s sermon was on “When God says ‘wait’ for” That’s another one for another day!;) AMEN0- there should be NO ????’s When you read scripture- it is so clear- Love this post!!!! Ephesians 1:5 He predestined us to be adopted as His sons through Jesus Christ,in accordance with His pleasure and will. I have read and reread this!! Thank you!!!! I want to know exactly what you would say to someone who questions you about “color”. I think you should write a book!!! I am sure there are so many out there that really need these words!! I know God led me to your blog!! God bless! 🙂 Hi! So excited for your little family. We came home with our fourth almost 8 months ago through AGCI. Our families are similar (we even have an Isaac!), and I loved your most recent post- couldn’t agree more! Hope to keep up with the end of your journey- Leah wow, girl…what a great post!!! Amen, kj Eph 1:5 is our daughter’s verse…love what it says about God’s love for US! =) Great post! Thank you Andrea, you nailed it! I am passing your blog link along. Even if she never convinces her family, your words of wisdom will help give her confidence/comfort in knowing that by adopting, SHE IS is living the gospel! Amen and AMEN! Oh how I’ve missed your words of wisdom! 😉 I wish I could get the pastor’s notes that he did his sermon on Orphan Sunday with. Referencing exactly how many times the Bible tells of of HIS great love for orphans and the command to care for them, and adoption. There’s no greater example of His love for us. If you haven’t heard about our ministry in Zambia…(well OF COURSE you have if you’ve been around a bit)…but just in case you haven’t…check this out… By Our Love from Wiphan Care Ministries on Vimeo. We would love to have you help us spread the word about Wiphan. Don’t underestimate how your voice can be […] Done! Blog and Facebook. 🙂 Hello, I posted a link to Wiphan just the other day on my blog:) I think its great what you are doing! Do you happen to have a list of Bible verses that speak about adoption? A friend is having a hard time convincing her parents that adoption is Biblical! P.S. Love the nursery:) Tracy Hey Andrea! I posted the link on my facebook page!! 🙂 Hey lady! I did a Wiphan blog post a few weeks back, and I just added this video to FB. Great work. 🙂 Tracy…that question sounds like a post in the making! Is adoption Biblical??? God thought enough about it to allow His only Son to be adopted…sooooo—gimme a few days and I’ll have a post for her to read and share with her parents…or at least a perspective for her to share! Tracy and Andrea…have ya’ll read “Adopted for Life”? It is amazing. He makes an incredible Biblical/theological case for adoption…FILLED with refetences. One of my favorties..you know how Jesus is from the line of King David…a fulfillment of prophecy?!? Well, that linage comes from Joseph…his ADOPTIVE father! Get that book! It is GREAT! Andrea thanks a million for the pending post on adoption Bible verses and Julie I havnt read that book, but i will now:) Done! Added to our blog.  I know you sweet friends love some Isaac updates (AS I DO TOO!) and I may have another one very SOON…but I have something on my heart that I want to share… After graduating from college I went overseas to serve in East Asia with Campus Crusade for Christ. In a very short amount of […] I love surprises!! Can’t wait for friday:) and I can’t wait for a new shirt! J and I were both involved with CCC when we were students at PSU and it was something that God used to totally transform our lives. And we have friends serving in East Asia right now. 🙂 Will definitely check out the links today! 🙂 posted a link on my blog … glad to help 🙂 Off to check it out. Thank you for sharing. i’ll be in prayer for caitlin! i’ll definitely be in prayer for caitlin! :)) Prayed for Caitlin and will continue to. Will check out the links to help! Friday can’t get here soon enough. I look forward to the surprise. Wow Andrea…I’m up late with an anxious feeling in my stomach why?!? because I just finished working on Sole Hope stuff and of course I’m wondering and wondering if I’ll get enough in 2ish weeks to go to Africa with Wiphan. Trying not to get too excited about it, but at the same time not really able to help myself…you know the feeling I’m sure. This post just reminded me that God CAN do anything. Now…I wait with great expectations. Prayers for your family and Caitlin. Check this out! You can type in any language and purchase audios of the gospel! Click here to find a tribal language in audio! Our son’s regions tribal language only has one recording–but should you adopt from Ethiopia and they speak Amharic…then you’ve just struck gold! 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I cannot imagine what it feels like to look at a picture of your child and not be able to have him in your arms. TOO HARD! Praying that God brings you more peace during this time. I appreciate your vulnerability and openness about your struggles. Love you!!
You are on FIRE as HIS light is RADIATING from you sweet friend!
Shine girl shine!
Love & Blessings from Hong Kong,
Kim
such a heartfelt post! I love seeing your heart as you go through this journey to isaac :))
I ache with you!!! Isn’t it great to really understand God’s adoption of us on a whole new level!!!! Can’t WAIT- to see your ache end- and have Isaac in your arms!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Andrea – Ever since the Bible study shower, I haven’t stopped thinking of you or sweet Isaac. I can only imagine how much you ache for him because as your friend – I desperately am aching for you to have him home! I know as friends we are called to bear one anothers burdens and I just want you to know what a PRIVILEGE and BLESSING it has been to ache like this for and with you. You have inspired me, and our family, in ways you can’t imagine through your adoption story, so thank you for putting this beautiful ache in our hearts. I pray God will use it to transform our lives and our family’s story in the days to come.
Mourning with you! My Josiah says that too and I AGREE..it is taking too long. Re-surrendered everything yesterday…picked it back up today thinking 4 more days until courts close for what feels like an eternity. OK..done whining:-) Have the Orphan Summit planning to keep me busy. Thinking you guys must not have gotten a table:-(
Jenny
Praying earnestly for a court date for you. The bible asks us to knock continually…and HE WILL ANSWER! I love that. I love that we are INSTRUCTED to ASK HIM for the desires of our hearts OVER and OVER and OVER again. He WANTS to hear about what we want. And he wants to give us “good things”. WOW. You have so many HUGE blessings coming your way girl!!!
Jenn
You ARE such a great friend! I know we haven’t even met, but I always appreciate what you have to say. When I am frustrated with how long something is taking, you can completely relate but still have that hope to offer me by showing me how God has written your perfect story! And then you rejoice with me when we hit that milestone! Thank you. Praying with you that Isaac is home sooo soon!