We are considering going to Ethiopia for a couple of school age boys. Best friends. They are old enough to know what adoption is, and they know they're the only kids in the orphanage who don't yet have families coming for them.
Are we crazy?
We are Dave (aka Dad), Lory (aka Mom), Allison, Abby (aka "The Bigs"), three year-old Amelia and six year-old Bereket (aka "The Littles"). We are figuring out how to be a family of SIX. May God always be glorified! TEAM TASFA is a group of twenty-eight of us who just returned from remote southern Ethiopia, where we were privileged to serve the orphans and widows there. It was the best two weeks of my life!
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You are crazy. Crazy in the most wonderful sense of the word. Can't wait to hear more details!
YES, but in the best way possible! Good luck, we will be praying for you guys, the boys have been on my heart also...
I'm so happy for your family!!! You are crazy... CRAZY LOVE!! CRAZY ADOPTION! It's all about making a difference in precious lives. We can't wait to follow your new journey!
xoxo
Lory, I was a boy mom for years, and now look. I bet you could do it, and do it beautifully. Your big girls are so mature and at the perfect age for brothers! Would love to hear the story about the boys. Definitely a huge decision.
You are crazy! Just like a lot of us are. Once you grasp the number of orphans and see their faces up close, it is hard to turn your back. Many won't even take the time to ponder 145 million orphans because then their hearts will follow. I will be praying for your family.
Crazy Love is my favorite book. I've already pre-ordered his next book! I absolutely cannot wait to hear more! Will be praying for you!!! AND the boys!
I love the fact that you are considering it and praying about it. I'm praying too, but Dave is pretty adamant that we are too old for such and undertaking.
No you are NOT crazy! I know I have photos of these boys from our trip last month. I remember one of the boys vividly! He is amazing, gorgeous smile, friendly, smart, engaging, and I am sure his best friend is as INCREDIBLE as he is! I am so excited for your family, especially for these boys! Go for it girl, balance out the estrogen in that house with a little testosterone! Let me know if you want photos! YEAH GOD!!!
GO FOR IT!!!
Aren't we all pretty crazy? Crazy, but having so much fun!!! These boys have been in my thoughts and prayers since we left Ethiopia last month. They are both so sweet. I hope you go for it! The boys are wonderful and will be a great addition to your family!! I have some photos of them too. Please keep us all posted. Many blessings to your family during this crazy adventure.
Completely and totally insane, and I think it's amazing! I'm with your agency, and when I saw your message I was thrilled. Hope all goes well.
WOW! I love it! Just getting caught up on your blog and see the good good things happening in your world. What an awesome adventure you are about to go on!
CRAZY you ask, OF COURSE! But that my friend is what God calls us to do! Go CRAZY for him and do things that many people will never understand! I support you! LOVE IT! Go for IT! Maybe we will be right behind you, who knows!
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