There are many healthy waiting older children out there that need good homes. They do have emotional baggage to deal with, due to neglect and/or abuse. Some are "scarred" more than others. All children deserve a fair chance in life. This is the least we can do. DH and I feel God's calling for us to do this. I am scared that we will fail. That we will damage a child even more by a failed adoption. How horrible that would be for them. But when I look back over my life later, I would rather know I tried and failed than to have never tried at all. I know that would be worse. We are stepping out on faith and expecting God to carry us through the tough spots.
Melissa
Certified foster/adopt 1/06
BS 8
BD 7