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Saved By Adoption

This is the fifth post in our series, The Reality of Adoption: Confronting Common Myths.  To read the overview of the series and find links to the other installments in this series, click here.

Myth:  Adoption is a great way to “save” or “rescue” a child.

Reality:  Adoption is defined by mutual blessing – both being a blessing and being blessed.  But the adoption journey is also marked with loss and pain as well as challenges.  In the end, our motivation for adopting must always include a committment to love unconditionally – no matter what.

Read Saved By Adoption: Nikolas’ Story (from the June/July 2009 issue of Adoption Today magazine) to see what Don and Joanie learned about what it means to “save” a child through adoption.

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  2. Great article! It is amazing how many people make that comment to me regarding what a great person I must be for adopting my children. I am a firm believer that God had a plan for my children all along. It wasn’t until I submitted to God’s plan that I in turn received the blessing that those children have brought to my life. Yes, it was a tough road, but I CAN’T imagine my life without them!