One Less

http://vimeo.com/15064039

O.K., it's no new news that I am very computer illiterate. ( Sharon, can I get an Amen!) IF there is a link to a video above this post, it's one that really hits home for us. It's by Matthew West and it's the story behind his new song, One Less. When we began our adoption for Cate, we had no idea what was in store for us or how richly our lives would be blessed. We just truly felt called to adopt this little girl. Along our journey, our eyes were opened to orphans, and just how many there were. And it's very true what David Platt wrote in his book, Radical- "... orphans are easier to ignore before you know their names. They are easier to ignore before you see their faces. It is easier to pretend they're not real before you hold them in your arms. But once you do, everything changes."
We are adopting again. I know, we have only been home for four months with Cai. I know, we have five children. And I know we can't provide a home to all of the orphans. But we will be a family to three of them.
She is 13 years old and very well may be 14 when we bring her home. When children turn 14 in China, they are no longer considered "adoptable" (i'm not sure if that's a word!) For the past year, we have prayed for these children that were so close to "aging out". But God placed something on our hearts- we can do more than just pray, we can act. It's kinda strange to think that she may only be with us for four or five years before she starts college! But, she will always have a family to come home to, a family who loves her very much.