Is that really your business? :) We don't know yet...we've always talked about growing our family through adoption, even before we were married...and at this point in our lives, God really put it on our hearts to start our family through adoption, and we couldn't be happier!!
2. So are you getting a baby?
Don't really know that...we've basically decided on a target age range (6 and under), but trust that when we see our child's bio, we'll know that is who God has been preparing us for, regardless of age, race, gender, et al.
3. So is it gonna be like a kid with lots of issues?
You mean, like the rest of us? We've all been through things that have shaped us and made us who we are. Through our trainings we are learning about different things that these kids may or may not have faced and we are learning about what our boundaries are.
4. Are you going to have some kind of baby shower?
Well, if the child is 5...a baby shower might not make any sense :). Once our future child has joined us, and we know about the basic needs of our child and their age range, we will let everyone know about how they can help.
5. Is there a chance they could be taken away from you?
Only from our cold dead arms! Depending on the situation of the child and their family, maybe. And until the adoption is legally finalized there is a small chance that it could happen. But going into the adoption of any child, we are made aware of where on that path the child's current situation is at.
6. Is this going to affect your ministry?
Adopting a dog affects how life happens...i'm sure the arrival of a child will have some kind of an effect. We are looking forward to opportunities to minister through our lives as a family unit. It will be different than it currently is, but the changes won't be negative ones. Plus, now we'll get to go all kinds of play-dates and make new ministry connections!
7. Are you going to tell them their adopted?
Well, if they don't look like us, or their old enough to know what's going on, I don't really think that's our decision. Adoption will be familiar language in our home through books, magazines, as well as support groups. As our child reaches different stages of development, then gradually we'll share more information about how we became a family.
8. How will you handle if they don't look like you?
I'll count their many blessings they won't have the Mucci gut. :)
As we continue on the journey, if we receive more questions that aren't on here already, we'll add an FAQ Part Deux
Love this! :)
ReplyDeleteWhen we brought Matthew home, my grandpa asked if we were going to tell him he was adopted. If you look at our photos, you'll see that it is fairly obvious that he is!
ReplyDeleteAs for number 1, you'll be getting plenty of questions to which the answer is "Is that really your business?"! You seem to have a wonderful attitude and I think you'll handle all those questions beautifully. Best of luck to you!