Through this foreign experience of adoption, are the “what if” questions that are commonly posed by individuals inquiring about the process: “What if the child’s mom used alcohol while she was pregnant and your child has Fetal Alcohol Syndrome?” “What if the mom used drugs while pregnant?” “Can you say no to a child if they have disabilities or ‘baggage’?” “Can they tell you if the child will have any delays before you have to say ‘yes’?” … I...

Tic Toc … well we have reached the point in our adoption process where the “official wait” begins. As I began preparing myself emotionally for this part of the journey, I started to feel relieved that we were entering a “busy” time in life; summer, a season where time flies and fun activities at work and home take place, and before you know it time passes. After spending time in prayer and silence, seeking God’s voice and guidance, I began to...