Adoption

I want to talk about ADOPTION. There is a reason for this. I have actually been thinking about it for a while. The reason? I feel like there have been three adoptions in my life, and I want to talk about them. May give you some insight into me, and who I am.

The first one, well, was a real adoption. My mom is really my mom (love her). But the person most thought of as my dad, well he was my adopted dad. My biological father, Tom (thus my middle name) gave me up when I was very young, or so I understand. When mom married Charles, he was kind enough to adopt me. May not seem like a big deal, but truthfully, it was. He and I have not always had the best of relationships, but I still think of him as my dad. And because of that, I also gained family that I love and treasure. Of course, I guess you could say that Winfred, my step-dad, kind of adopted me as well, even though I was an adult. Not an adoption in the truest sense, but he did take me in and consider me one of his own. Again, I gained family that I cherish.

The second, well that one should be obvious. the day God adopted me. I know I am not the greatest of people, am totally flawed, and make terrible decisions on what seems like a moment by moment basis, but He forgives me. My heavenly Father, well, honestly I would not be writing this right now if it were not for him. the last year and a half have at times been brutal on me. And I have struggled mightily. But He has been there with me every step of the way. It has not been easy. And it still isn't. but trials and struggles, I am happy to have them. (See James 1: 2-18. If you understand that, you'll understand me better.)

The third adoption, and one I have recently experience has been my church family. It has been so great, becoming a member at Green River Memorial Baptist. The people there have taken me in as one of their own, even though I am not a local native. They have loved me, supported me, gone out of their way to do things for me, fed me, the list is endless. And I cannot tell you just how thankful I am for them. it was a true blessing from god that led me there, and one I cannot ever be thankful enough for.

So there are the 3 adoptions in my life. Not sure if it makes who I am any clearer, but it was fun to write about!