Wow! Last night I had a great time with an incredibly interactive group of men and women from a pregnancy resource center in NW Houston. We explored adoption for 2 hours and tackled some of the basics of how to present adoption as a parenting choice to people experiencing unplanned pregnancies.
The training was hosted by CareNet NW in their brand new facility off Wunderlich Drive in NW Houston. A special thanks goes to Nanette George who organized the event as well as to Jan Hester who is serving as Act of Life's Interim Executive Director (both pictured above). It was a lively event that not only provided great fellowship but resulted in more counselors becoming educated and equipped to share the good news of adoption.
Last night was slightly different than some of the events I speak at. I had the great pleasure of having my daughter attend with me. She was a terrific help to Jan and me as she handed out resources and even took the photo in this blog. We are training the next generation of volunteers already! Don't count out kids just because they are young. They have a contribution to make in ministry.
In fact, just having her in attendance last night served as a living reminder of how adoption affects generations! Were it not for the life-giving choice of adoption that made my life possible my daughter would not be alive. What a thought!
The next time you are privileged to walk alongside someone through the adoption process or even just follow at a distance remember this: the women and men who courageously choose adoption for their children are heroes. They are people who establish strong families that provide opportunity to allow their children to become all God intended for them to be. They also lay the foundation for future generations who will follow.
What a legacy adoption provides!
Lord, bless birth mothers and birth fathers who are considering adoption for their children. Lead them into truth and strengthen them in their quest to discover your will for their lives and the lives of their pre-born children. May they choose life!
Bless also, the adoptive parents who are charged with rearing children in the fear and admonition of the Lord. Equip them to raise the next generation who will be living examples demonstrating that choosing life always yields blessings. In Your name we pray, Amen.
For Life,
Julie
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