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Comment on Guatoberfest 2008: Gathering for adoptive families in Myrtle Beach, SC by GB Olsen

GB Olsen — Fri, 16 May 2008 23:35:10 +0000

So glad to have found this. I adopted 7 years ago from Guatemala through Carolina Hope. Now we live in Columbia SC and are excited to see there will be a gathering in October. Sebastian and I are planning to come and will be checking for updates on hotel etc.

Comment on Readoption -vs- domestication: finalizing an international adoption in South Carolina by Online Education: Domesticate an international adoption in SC: an alternative to readoption » from hope to reality » the adoption blog of carolina hope christian adoption agency

Tue, 13 May 2008 14:57:20 +0000

[...] Are you a South Carolina family that has grown through international adoption, but you don’t feel that you can afford a South Carolina readoption at this time? Well, there’s an alternative in our state, something called a Domestication of Foreign Adoption. Although we recommend a readoption whenever a family can afford it, we’re also being proactive in walking you through the domestication process if that’s the route you choose. (For more explanation of the differences between readoption and domestication in South Carolina, see this post.) [...]

Comment on Guatoberfest 2008: Gathering for adoptive families in Myrtle Beach, SC by Julia McKenzie

Julia McKenzie — Tue, 06 May 2008 21:49:55 +0000

Thanks so much for getting the word out. We had 40 families last year in downtown Atlanta Georgia and we are hoping for a bigger crowd this year. We are so excited to build relationships with other adoptive families and to build a strong heritage of pride in our children as they too form friendships with other families blessed by the miracle of adoption:)

Keep up the wonderful work you are doing to change this world…one child at a time.

In His Love,

Julia

Comment on Transracial Adoption: Talking about our extended families’ response. by Angie

Angie — Tue, 06 May 2008 20:54:38 +0000

Thank you so much for your post. We are getting a little boy placed with us at the end of the month, and we are so excited. We are praying that all will go well so that we can adopt him. This is a county foster/adopt situation, and the little one is part Caucasian and part African American. I do worry a little about how he will be treated by some of our friends and family, but I know that for the most part, he will be genuinely loved and accepted…especially since we have been praying for him for so long!

Comment on Transracial Adoption: Talking about our extended families’ response. by Michele

Michele — Mon, 05 May 2008 14:20:57 +0000

Thank you for the words of encouragement. You are an inspiration! May God bless you in your obediance to Him!

Comment on Transracial Adoption: Talking about our extended families’ response. by Beth

Beth — Sat, 03 May 2008 01:16:18 +0000

Through tears I say, “thank you, thank you, thank you”.

Comment on Transracial Adoption: Talking about our extended families’ response. by Rebekah

Rebekah — Sat, 03 May 2008 00:50:04 +0000

Thank you for such heartfelt honesty. The Lord continues to bless my heart through your words. We are in the adoption process for the second time and this time we are hoping to adopt across the racial lines. The first comments from some extended family members were less than encouraging. This made me feel quite insecure. As my husband and I have kept going to the Lord about it, our peace continues to be steadfast. An online community of support such as I feel from you helps more than I can express.

Comment on Transracial Adoption: Talking about our extended families’ response. by katie

katie — Fri, 02 May 2008 19:26:09 +0000

Thanks so much for this encouraging post. We are in the process of adopting again and we too have felt the wag of fingers at our thoughts of adopting across racial lines with an African American child. It was so timely to read your words and to know that the Lord is using your experience to minister to those of us just starting out. Good word about our skin being thin and tender to the Lord.

Comment on Adoption Interview with Sherrie Eldridge, author and adult adoptee by HLindsay

HLindsay — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 02:55:28 +0000

This article has been a blessing to me. Just this past week I had an opportunity to use my testimony as an adoptee. I believe that God allowed my experiences to help two young Christians who are adopted. Some of the things I shared with them were along the lines of what Ms. Eldridge stated, especially the usage of Psalm 139 and the example of Moses. I just used those examples in my discussion with one person yesterday. But God gets the glory. These are examples He gave me to encourage myself as an adoptee. I am grateful to the Lord for the many ways in which He ministers to our hearts. No matter what our needs may be, God has a way to help us heal and grow and become more like Him each day. Thank you for this article and your ministry to all those who find themselves involved in the adoption process.

Comment on Interview with theologian Dr. Timothy Trumper (Part 2) by Inventing Matilda

Inventing Matilda — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 05:38:44 +0000

Adoption into a loving family, changes the course of a child’s entire life. they adopt a new value system and learn to make good decisions. They build trusting relationships with their parents and can be given the tools needed to succeed. They grow up and marry someone and have children and those children are influenced by the value system put in place in their home. What a gift of life to give a waiting child.

Thank you for sharing your deep and intuitive thoughts on adoption.