NOW IT'S TIME -- TO LET GO
Over 1/5 of the American population is infertile. A large percentage of these individuals are shocked when they discover they are a part of this unique group. Many couples choose to pursue infertility treatments and techniques. Science and technology offers a significant number of options. A large percentage of these couples that travel the road of infertility, do not successfully bear children. Without a doubt there are many heartbreaks, many despairing moments, and lots of soul searching. If these couples determine that they still want to become parents, they face a crossroads in their minds concerning adoption. It is a progression of thought--to move from the hope of bearing one's own child and crossing over to loving a child that someone else nurtures and delivers. Once this decision to travel in a new direction is made, the couple begins to travel on an uncharted road with many new concerns and unknown sign posts.
As representatives for Christian Adoption; we have not only traveled the roads of infertility, faced the crossroads, leaped across the mental chasms, and traveled the bumpy roads of adoption, but we have also discovered the indescribable joy of adopting 2 children. As a result, we experientially know what other Christians experience as well as the myriad questions and concerns that must be considered.
We can fully appreciate the unwavering desire to bear children--but the emotional road involved in infertility is not the same emotional road one travels in the adoption process. Although they are parallel roads, they are not the same.
We have cataloged a trend with infertile couples that influences their mental success with the adoption process. Many couples make the decision to adopt mentally, but still carry the baggage of their infertility experiences. Generally a lot of money has been spent and more tears have been shed than can be counted. Their feelings and their disappointments are valid, but they are not applicable to the adoption process. (Apples and oranges are both fruits, but they grow on different trees.) We often remind Christians that God is able and willing to answer their prayers in His timing and in His way. His ways are higher than our ways, and it is God's prerogative how He will deliver. Additionally we remind couples that they are no longer traveling the road of infertility, but they are on a new road--the road to adoption. Our counsel is based on fundamental Christian principles. "Let go and let God."; "Forget the past and press ahead."; "Cast your cares upon Him and don't take them back."; "Pray without ceasing."; "Count your blessings and push to remain thankful."; "Place your confidence in God, not in the senses world." etc.
When anyone has traveled the road of infertility and embarks on the new road to adoption--it is important to acknowledge that it is time to move ahead emotionally, the experiences of the past are in the past, and now it's time to let go.
For more information please read Why and Petitions.
We encourage you to follow God's loving guidance.
adoption@christianadoption.com
A Christian ministry that assists
birth parents & Christian couples in their adoption process.
Over 10 years of family building experience!
1.800.277.7006 620.251.4405
Eddie & Deborah S. Hill P.O. Box 243 Coffeyville, KS 67337
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