Adoptions

My oldest daughter is adopting a child from Ethiopia (Lord willing) and they are probably third on the list from getting a referral. My daughter and her husband are expecting that their trip will be sometime in June of 08. All of the family - both extended and immediate - are extraordinarily excited. Not having a baby growing in a uterus and missing the accompanying emotions that go along with a swelling belly means that 'moi' is feeling emotionally disconnected from the process.

But this adoption is going to happen, the 'airplane is on an approach vector,' and a little dark one will soon be in our lives. To say that the idea of a dark one coming into our lives has slid into my consciousness without any hiccups is a bit inaccurate. I am totally ready for this child and already completely ready to devote myself as a father. It will be different though. There will be some racial issues that will arise out of the naturally curiosity that will come from seeing a white couple with a dark baby. I know that granddad and grand mom will also get glances from others when we have the privilege of keeping our grandson for periods of time. That is not going to be a problem with us. This will be an object lesson of Christ's love for the nations and will remind us that He has a people from every tribe, tongue and nation.