We get asked all the time why we chose domestic versus international adoption. I have to be honest, I feel a little like we have to defend our decision at times.
So I thought I would try to put my thoughts into words here for anyone who is interested. First, let me say that we believe in international adoption and at some point we may take that route, but for now this is where the Lord has led us.
But let me also say that we believe there is a huge need for domestic adoption. I read an article recently talking about the need for domestic adoption if we are to be proponents of a pro-life movement. This article put into words what I had been thinking but hadn't been able to put into words myself.
For us domestic adoption is as much about the ministry to the birth mom as it is about impacting the life of a child. Domestic adoption is about providing an alternative to abortion. Domestic adoption is about telling pregnant women that there are great families out there who would provide a great home to their baby. Birth moms who choose adoption are not selfish. In fact, choosing adoption is one of the most selfless decisions she could ever make.
For us, we choose domestic adoption because we feel that God has called us to this decision. We know that there are many great reasons to choose other forms of adoption and even less expensive forms, but we also know that God has called us to this path for a purpose and we are excited about the plans He has for our forever family. For all these reasons and more we choose domestic adoption.
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