Teaching Children to Give Gifts with Meaning
I can’t disclose everything quite yet, but I can share that we are actively pursuing adoption and we have been talking to an adoption agency. Actually, we have been doing so for some time now with many “ups” and “downs” along the way, something I suspect is rather typical. So, you can imagine this changes our perspective greatly regarding life in general, especially during the holiday season and especially as it pertains to children. Just the basic awareness of so many children needing a healthy family is enough to bring me to tears every single day.
I can’t hide the burden blazed on our hearts nor can I explain it all in one simple post. We really don’t know what will come of our heart’s desires, but I’m pretty certain that’s not important right now. So, while we don’t know all the details of how God will use our family, we certainly are willing to be a vessel used for greater purposes than self indulgence and that’s why we decided to give to those who don’t receive much. The gifts can be something simple like food and custom imprinted wall calendars all the way to a new bed or even a few extra clothes that people may need. (more…)