Friday, December 19, 2014

Still Searching?

I had an email yesterday from our area adoption agency asking if we were still "searching" for another child to adopt because they had a 9 year old boy that needed a home. I don't think there is anyone who would feel like our life is "stable" enough yet to invite yet another "damaged" child into our home with the hopes of loving him enough that he might be able to heal... but for some reason that didn't stop me from at least considering the idea... After all, we do currently have two empty bedrooms..  I think I really do have some kind of Savior Complex. I just can't stand the idea of children out there in need if I have time, energy and space to help... but fortunately, the logical part of my brain kicked in in time and I was able to share with this worker my concerns that our family just might have too much on its plate emotionally right now with Cheyanne's current MH crisis, Lynn's ongoing challenges,  Donald's mission return scheduled for this summer, our 'failed' attempt at the adoption of our Texas boy (who is still looking for an adoptive home...) and now new baby Enoch and the joys and challenges of new grandparenthood. So, I guess we have dodged that life changing event for now.. but why can't I get the thought out of my head?

1 comment:

  1. It's a yearning you feel to love and protect. The best you can do now is pray for yours and the others in search for a home. You never know, in the 1000 years of peach and freedom your dreams could come true. Hang tight and I'll keep you and family in prayers. Your an unique person full of love and care. But you do come first at times. (wink)

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