Thoughts on Funding Adoption

Anyone who is familiar with international adoption knows that the process can be incredibly expensive.  In fact, the cost of adoption was a huge factor that made us feel that it was beyond our reach.  If you take a look at the page which lists out our costs to adopt from China you will see just how overwhelming this can be from a financial standpoint.  Despite those costs, God had given us a desire to grow our family through international adoption.  He had put a great love in our hearts for the little girls of China who were waiting for families.  Then He touched our hearts with the beautiful face of a precious little girl named Xinran.  We haven't looked back since.  We continue to be amazed at the way in which God has provided everything we have needed at just the right time.  From the application fees to the home study fees to the courier fees and every other expense, God has provided.  God has overwhelmed the overwhelming financial need we faced at the outset of this adoption journey.  He has overwhelmed us by the generosity of our family and friends.  He has overwhelmed us by the generosity of our church family and the grants we have received from a number of adoption organizations.  Needless to say, our hearts rejoice in the faithfulness of our God.  Whoever said, "Where God guides, He always provides" was exactly right.  While the journey is not yet complete, I am certain that God is in control and that He will lead us all the way.