"For this child, I prayed." 1 Samuel 1:27
My husband and his first wife could not have children on their own. After many medical procedures and tests, they sought adoption. GOD gave them two daughters, Robin and Lauren. They prayed, and GOD answered their prayers in a beautiful way.
The pictures today are of Lauren and her Dad. Clearly, you will see the love of an adoptive Dad for his chosen child. Biology is NOT important to my husband.
Doug has shared many times how he came to accept adoption over biology. He said, "As I studied GOD's word, I realized Jesus had an adoptive Daddy. His adoptive Dad was Joseph and if it was good enough for GOD's own son to have an adoptive earthly father it is good enough for me."
I share my husband's story of adoption in hope it will help someone who may be struggling with adoption. God clearly answered his prayer.
Amazed by HIS grace,
Andrea
43 comments:
I'm crying tears of joy. This is beautiful, Andrea. Thank you for sharing. Congratulations to Lauren and all concerned.
What a beautiful testimony of a Father's love!
Simply beautiful. Thanks so much for sharing this with us, Andrea.
Blessings.
It is a beautiful picture between a father and a child on her wedding day. Congratulations, Lauren.
Doug has a great perspective. I, too, wish Lauren many blessings in her new married life.
love is love is love! We're all adopted into the family of Jesus Christ.
Hi Andrea,
What a sweet, beautiful post. Truly the pictures say it all, don't they? I'm so grateful to have been adopted into God's family!
Beautiful pictures...and your husband's reflection on adoption was so touching and sweet....
Beautiful photos, beautiful post!
Dearest Andrea,
ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL! These pictures instantly brought tears to my eyes. Congratulations to Lauren and all.
Love you dear friend,
Alleluiabelle
Andrea -
The pictures are wonderful, but so is this story and the verse you picked. I'll always think of this verse in a new and fresh way now. Thanks.
My husband became a husband, father and grandfather all with one I do. He could not love "our" children any more if they were his biologically. Adoption in many forms is a wonderful way to make a family.
Thank you and God Bless,
Mimmy
What a beautiful picture. One blessed girl you are - to have two special people in your life.
Beautiful picture of a father and daughter. And his loving heart for his daughter shows in these pics. May God bless your daughter richly and same with you sister Andrea and your whole family.
What a lovely story! Love comes from the heart, and it really doesn't matter how your child is born. My dad loved all of us and he didn't care which of us were his by birth and which were by adoption either.
Andrea, what a wonderful post. I so appreciate you and Doug sharing your lives in order to minister to so many.
Doug is a special man and I am glad for his daughters and especially for you and the ways he has helped heal you.
Thank you for being such an incredible friend and sister of the heart.
your husband is a true parent and a man who knows what love really is. And your daughter is beautiful. Thanks for sharing this beautiful post.
This is really a special post. After all we are all children of God with "adopted" earthly parents. Or we are all "adopted" into God's family when we become parents.
I've never met him, but I like your husband. Great post.
Love is so powerful and extremely evident in these pictures.
What a beautiful heart your husband has!
Such a loving example. Congrats to the newly wed.
What a beautiful daughter on a beautiful day!
Beartiful pictures. What a touching testimony. You may not know, but my new baby grandson is adopted. He was the answaer to my sweet Rebekah and my son's prayers. He is beautiful. Your daughter looks tenderhearted and lovely on her wedding day.
Those pictures are so beautfiul..they bring tears of joy to my eyes for your husband and step daughter. What a wonderful loving relationship they must share!
Absolutely lovely, Andrea. What a sweet man your hubbie must be. His daughter is lovely. A precious memory.
It is so beautiful to hear one placing Love over Genes. It does not matter where you come from, it just matters that you are loved and accepted. I simply am in awe of those who have this much love to give, that is one of the reason I love to follow bloggers who had adopted a child as one of their own. Plus one of a totally different race. Such courage and grace. God Bless you and your family.
I believe this is the sweetest father/daughter photo I've ever seen! It's gorgeous!
It kinda looks like she doesn't want to let her daddy go, but she knows that she has to be with her husband. Wow, it's really touching.
smooches,
Larie
The pictures are wonderful, but so is this story and the verse you picked. Web hosting india
What beautiful pictures and clearly a beautiful heart as well!
Only God can fill us with an abundance of love and a revelation of what it truly looks like in action. What a wonderful display of that in this post!
She is beautiful and I love what you said about adoption! We are ALL adopted into God's family if we know him as our Savior. Thank you!
Beautiful photos! Lovely bride!
♥Hope
I can think of no greater gift to give (other than what God gave in Christ) that adoption! You have a special hubby and some wonderful children. Love ya, Laurie
Thanks for stopping by today with the edifying words! I have had some good days. Praise the Lord!! Thank you for your continued prayers.
Blessings and hugs to you!
What a special bond they have!
This is beautiful. Thanks for sharing. I never thought of Joseph as an adoptive dad, but he certainly was.
What a beautiful testimony of God's love, for we are also His adopted children. You can see from the picture that both your husband and his daughter understand that love isn't limited to the bloodline...it is the blood of Christ that instills that kind of love in us.
Blessings,
Mary
Andrea, these pictures and this post are just beautiful! I have 3 adopted nieces and they are as much a part of the family and the biological kids.
Beautiful....beautiful, beautiful,beautiful
Ahhh..these images make my heart melt. I am so touched! xoxox
Andrea, thank you again for your very kind words on my post. In the future the word run will never mean the same.
God Bless,
Mimmy
Blessings to you, to your husband and to the beautiful bride.
There is something for you, Andrea, over on String Too Short to Tie.
That was beautiful, Andrea. Thanks for sharing that with me.
As you know, I have two sons that are not biologically mine...as well as two brothers that are not biologically mine. Yet they are MINE! =0)
Great post.
What a beautiful story and testimony of God's love and your husband's love for his daughter. Extrememly endearing!
Beautiful, just beautiful!
I have just finished reading up on the wedding posts, and honestly, i am misty eyed. Such beauty, such love. I love the picture of Lauren with DOug, and also those of Savannah and Nathaniel. ANd your blog's new look is beautiful.
I am so happy that you got so many answers to prayers.
I will be visiting Sitka's blog now.
Love
Lidj
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