Shaun Groves
Just six of the zillion things adoption has taught me:
1. Generosity is simple.
In 2007, I visited an Ethiopian orphanage, trying not to make eye contact with any of the little ones around me in need of a father. I’ve always found avoidance to be the surest way to never feel bad about saying “no.” My brother-in-law, who was adopting from Ethiopia, was there with me. “Maybe we’ve made it too complicated,” he said. (I knew by “we” he meant “me.”) “What if God’s will for our life is found wherever someone’s need and our ability intersect?”
Today, if I don’t look away, I’m bound to see someone with a need that matches my ability.
Read the other five lessons at SimpleMom.net where I’m guest posting today.
Christine says:
Clicked over there and read it all. Your. best. post. ever.
God works miracles all the time, but the most beautiful ones are the miracles in the human heart. And truth be told, those usually come with hardship. Still praying you through and enjoying every one of these heart “progress” reports. Thank you.
Zoë says:
“What if God’s will for our life is found wherever someone’s need and our ability intersect?”
The perfect description. Thank you.
My sister is going to Ethiopia as a paediatrician later this year. I am praying her heart will come to God while she is there. I hope one day I can share that description of God’s will with her 😀
Zoë says:
Just read that guest blog thing and have tears streaming down my face (that doesn’t happen very often). The thought of the trembling little boy when he first came to you absolutely struck my heart to the core. And having a special needs child I know what it is to have to deal with behaviour you wouldn’t normally have to! Fun, fun, fun! 😉
I asked my husband today what he thought about adoption… (I’ll go and write on my own blog now, instead of hijacking yours)
(sorry)
Adam says:
Shaun thanks for this. My wife and I have been praying about adoption and your words have spoken to my heart.