James 1:27 says that true and undefiled religion is this...to care for orphans and widows. I am truly humbled to say that more friends than I can count are personally going through the adoption process to show a fatherless/motherless child what the Gospel means. There is no greater way to grasp the reality of being adopted into God's family, to be heirs with Christ than to rescue the least of these and cover them with love. I am learning so much from my friends as they endeavor to make forever changes to their current families and open their arms and homes to so many unknowns...and we won't even talk about the financial sacrifice involved. I am blessed by such amazing people that are following God's lead in their lives.
Two of those friends I met back in 2003 working Centrifuge at Panama City Beach. They rocked my world then and taught me about forgiveness and second chances. They taught me how to love and laugh and enjoy life. One of them in particular told me how to deal with "bitter mondays"...and now I am all the better for having them as friends. I have great love for Tina and Kevin Propes. Since our time in 2003 they have brought two children into the world, Dawson and Abigail. Today Kevin and Tina left for India to go pick up their third child, Rahul. Tina's blog has had some very profound thoughts and raw emotions about the excitement and the grief of adoption. The next two weeks will be a whirlwind for them and then they will bring Rahul home to meet his brother and sister. If you're reading this I hope you will join me praying for Tina, Kevin, Dawson, Abigail and Rahul.
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