But why adoption?

Fact: There are between 100-200 million orphans in the world; all in need of a warm home and loving parents. Many have asked “but with a problem so big is it worth it?” The now commonplace but poignant story about the starfish may shed some light: ………… “Sir, why are you taking the time to try to save one starfish when there are thousands lying on the beach? You can’t possibly make any difference!” The older man smiled, bent over, picked up another starfish and flung it into the ocean. Then he said, “It made a difference to that one!” We want to make our warm, loving home available in the hope that we can make a difference to at least one. We already know the difference a loving home can make. We’ve had the pleasure of providing foster care for one of my husband's former students (Gary) as well as hosting a young exchange student (Yarong) from China during this school year. The opening of our home (and the craziness and chaos that it brings), has only strengthened our desire to adopt. We know with hard work and more importantly God’s guidance, we can make a difference. It is nothing short of a miracle that He has entrusted us with Gary and Yarong. Today, we count them as our children and are blessed to do so.