What would God have you do?

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The power of God's love... 


has a profound impact on the heart of an adopted child, bringing healing and transformation.


God's love offers solace and reassurance for children who have faced the pain of abandonment or loss. It whispers to them that they are cherished, valued, and never truly alone.


In our family, we were incredibly fortunate to embrace the journey of adopting teenage brother who had spent 2 ½ years in the foster care system. In 2019, when we were on the cusp of turning 62, we wholeheartedly responded to an inner calling without hesitating, recognizing the profound purpose it held in our lives. We then understood the profound significance of penning the book series.


The concept for these books was bestowed upon us as if by divine inspiration, a download of sorts. As we delved into the pages of this literary creation, we uncovered a wellspring of truths and wisdom. We express our gratitude to God, for granting us the insight to aid others in their healing journey through the enchanting tales of "Freddy the Foster Frog Finds a Friendly Family," a collection of fabled stories infused with a captivating twist of rhyme. This endeavor to adopt is no easy task, but it is one that we wholeheartedly deem worthy and fulfilling.  



God’s love mends the wounds of the past, instilling a sense of belonging and security. It replaces fear with faith and brokenness with wholeness. Through God's love, adopted and foster children find strength to forgive, trust, and love again. They find their worth is not defined by their past but by the boundless love of their Heavenly Father, forever healing and renewing their hearts.  


Finally, in the embrace of God's love shown by the new family, adopted children discover that their worth is not defined by their past but by the boundless love of their Heavenly Father, forever healing and renewing their hearts.


Receiving His Love for themselves gives them the courage to embrace their new family and a hopeful future.   


What would God have you do?

 







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