Michael Monroe
A little bit about me … I am 34 years old and live in Texas. I married my high school sweetheart, Amy, and we have been married for 14 years. We have four children – Miles (6), Grant (5), Kate (2) and Carter (2) – each of whom were adopted.
Amy and I lead a ministry at Irving Bible Church (Irving, Texas) called Tapestry. It is a ministry for adoptive and foster families and we truly enjoy serving and being a part of this community of families.
By day, I am an attorney for a private oil and gas company, working mainly on international projects – so I travel more than I would like. Amy is a former elementary school teacher and now has a more than full–time job keeping up with our kids and keeping the Monroe household functioning well. But one of our greatest passions is sharing with others the blessings we have experienced first–hand through the miracle of adoption.
Amy and I recently sat down and wrote a brief account of our personal adoption journey.
Michael’s Archives
What It Means to “Truly Love”
I have been thinking a lot about this question of … read the rest
A Letter to Kate & Carter
On May 3, 2005, we returned to Texas from Guatemala … read the rest
…But now I see
How the Heart Gallery is Opening Eyes of Faith to … read the rest
Still Chatting
We were sitting on the couch just before bed time … read the rest
The Safest Place on Earth? Part 2
This is Part 2 of a two part series that … read the rest
The Privilege of the Here and Now
If you’re like me, when you initially think of orphans … read the rest
The Safest Place on Earth? - Part 1
Note: This is Part 1 of 2 in a … read the rest
A Different Kind of Normal
Everybody wants to be normal. Not most everybody … read the rest
Asking Why
I was sitting at home in Texas while Amy, my … read the rest
Chatting with Kids About Adoption
I don’t talk with my kids about adoption. It’s not … read the rest
Being Thankful for Broken Things
I suppose you could say that my body is “broken.” … read the rest