There are a lot of things you hear during training....scary things. Bad things. Really, the worst case scenarios. But, I just want you to know.....it ain't all bad!
Romans 3:23 says....."For ALL have sinned, and fall short of the Glory of God". We are all sinners. How these bilogical parents have sinned.....its no different than our sin. Different consequences? Yes. Different outwardly appearance? Yes. But, we have all sinned.
And, let me tell you something. These babies....these children.....God is looking out for them! Their ability to laugh, to smile...to grow, to excel......in the face of all they have been through??? It should teach us all a lesson. God has a plan for us! Nothing that happens along the way can deter anyone from what God has in store.
When a child shows up, and is failure to thrive due to neglect.......God is there! When a child arrives, and is addicted to heroin.......God is there! When a child is brought to your home with broken bones......God is there!
Remember, it ain't all bad! God has made SURE that we are there to love this child through its darkest hour! He has made sure that we have the training, the heart, and the ability to bring them through their struggle! We ARE God's instrument! What an HONOR to be here for these children! What a huge responsibility! But, what an honor. He has entrusted us, and equipped us for this!
So, remember....it ain't all bad!
