I have spent a lifetime feeling very passionate about adopting children, especially those from other ethnic backgrounds than my own. For those who are not "called" in this direction, it can be very hard to understand those of us who pursue these dreams, which are often maddening. As a mother of four children, all of whom are from my own body, I know that it seems nuts to still think of growing our family any bigger. Motherhood is stressful. Each day presents challenges to me, that sometimes seem insurmountable. I feel adoption at my very core, though, so I will continue to think of it as a mission, whether it be sooner or later in life.

Last night I got together with three other women who share my dreams, two of whom have already seen theirs come to fruition, with the adoption of multi-racial babies. I so enjoyed sharing with them all that I have garnered in the last year or two from my own adoption research, and learned so much, in return, from their experiences.

I've added a listing to the sidebar on this blog, which includes many of the websites on waiting children, some that I visit on a regular basis.

If you are inclined to serve the world in this way, please know that there are children of all ages, including newborns, who are in need of families RIGHT NOW.