Adoption IS Possible!

Adoption is expensive. There, I said it. I decided to be blunt and straight to the point for once in my life. There are so many families out there that have considered adoption, but won't pursue it because of the cost. Of course the answer that comes straight to most of our minds is, don't worry about the cost! It's a small price to pay considering what you get in return, right? Well, right. But that big amount of $28,000 can be the scariest thing ever. It has been to us. So, here's a little encouragment if you're like we were and wondering how we will ever fulfill what God has called us to do. Let me start out by saying, it IS possible. Really. While browsing one of my many go-to blogs, I came upon a book that a family had recommended reading that had given there family ideas on how to cover their adoption costs. The book is called Adopt Without Debt: Creative Ways to Cover the Cost of Adoption. The women that wrote it, Julie Gumm, has gone through the adoption process twice through Ethiopia. I decided to order it and got it a couple days later. I read it all in one day. I couldn't put the thing down! Whether I was making bottles, doing laundry, or sewing, I was reading. At the turn of very page I was thinking of all the things we could do to help us save up enough money. There are many, MANY helpful tips. Ways to fund-raise, grants to apply for and simply making a budget and cutting back on the things you can do without. I'm telling you, pure genius. ;) Anyways, here is the link to buy this fabulous book.

My hope is that if the Lord has called you to adopt, that you won't let the big, scary $ sign keep you from that. Yes, this book can help you find ways to achieve that, but we have a mighty God that will never leave you. I have no doubt that He will be with us every step of this journey and will provide in those times that seem like we will never make it. He is ALWAYS faithful. Thank goodness. :)

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