[MissyChrissy]

Through the years, I've considered international adoption. Recently, I actually had a very vivid dream where I was buckling the sandle of "my" Asian daughter. It was so real-I could smell the shampoo in her hair. She was about 2 or 3 years old.

So...it's rekindled my interest yet again. My problem is my husband. It's not that he's against adoption of any sort...but we do have 4 children, and that's enough for him. I suppose it could be "enough" for me...but if we can afford both emotionally and financially to adopt a child without a home, why not?

Has anyone started their quest with a not-so-willing partner? How did you sway him/her? He doesn't get mad or upset when I talk about it...it's more like he doesn't understand where my feelings come from.

I made the mistake of looking at some pictures of babies and children waiting for adoptions and it was all I could do not to cry (I'm at work, else I would have let it out!). I want to give loving homes to ALL the kids.

This is really rambling nonsense...but I wanted to share my secret fantasy with someone who won't look at me like I suddenly grew two heads.

[4GiftsfromGod]

Missy,
First of All let me stand up and applaud you. I have met many people who had gave up adoption because of their reluctant partner but you are stick to what your heart is telling you. My advice to you would be just to sit him down and let him know how much this really means to you.
If you do start it with out him and he gets mad trust me that anger will fade the moment you get that referral picture. But I would suggest you soften his heart show him the waiting child photos. Do you know any one who has adopted? If so, go visit them talk to them have them talk to your husband. If you don’t know any one I will be more then happy to share my story with you and your husband.
I know just what you mean I need to stay off the waiting child sites. You have a wonderful kind heart and I’m right with you I want to give all the children homes.
I will be praying that your husband has a change of heart please keep us updated on what’s going on, and if you need ANY information on adoption just let me know and I will be more then happy to help you.

[QueenAngie]

How exciting!

Dreams really do come true. See. Tina's Blessings!

Let us know if DH sees the dream too.