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I would just like to add that adopting isn't as "easy" as some people think it is. Even to adopt an older child is a very long, involved process. Adopting an infant is expensive. When we were first married we didn't even have the $300 it cost to pay the hospital after the birth of our first child. There was no way we could have afforded the adoption fees.
It took us 6 yrs to adopt the children we have now. It was a very long and painful journey that involved a lot of disappointments.
We have two beautiful biological children that we unselfishly gave birth to. They were a blessing from God, unplanned, but very much wanted! We also have four wonderful children through foster/adopt. God in His glory blessed us with these children as well. The way we built our family is one led by God. If we are selfish, then it's bc God created us to be that way.
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Riley
Mom to 6 amazing kids!
2 adult sons (by birth)
4 adopted kiddos through foster care
"God does not call the qualified. He qualifies the called!"
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