Kim, Thank you for this post. It moved me deeply and speaks so clearly and powerfully. I have a deep love for adoption and hope it will be part of forming my family when that time comes. Your story is such a reminder to me of how that love of caring for children goes far beyond the ones we get to snuggle and bond with. It also holds up accountability about one's own motivations and ability to engage in the reality of painful situations. I appreciate you naming the loss and the injustice alongside the precious gifts of adoption. Blessings on your work in the world, Anna

Hello Donna, Thank you for your kind comment! I agree, this work of noticing and naming the contradictions inside is ongoing. I keep finding things that point to it throughout scripture and life. I do not have a book, yet... but I do strive to blog at least semi-regularly. You can find my work both here on provoketive and also at my personal website at: annawoofenden.com Blessings, Anna

Thank you for this powerful message! I am noticing that the more I learn about other paths and religions, the more sensitive I am to any language that seems to "one-up" "our" God to someone else's. The amazing thing to me is noticing that my awareness of God just keeps getting bigger and bigger as I see more and more ways that God manifest in people's lives and various religions. Thanks for sharing these insights and stirring my mind and heart.