THE MIRACLE OF ADOPTION

Yesterday, July 6, 2011 marked the 7th year anniversary since ABBA Adoption, LLC officially became an organization.  As you can imagine, it is not only exciting to celebrate this day as an establishment; I am at complete awe at all that God has used ABBA for thus far.  Over the last months and specifically last few weeks and days, I have been reflecting on these last seven years having been brought to mind the many journeys that God has taken us on.  They have not always been easy, but they have brought much joy and fulfillment in knowing that we continuously just trust in the Lord, even when we don’t understand.

I first remember when I sat across from the AT&T rep that was helping me with our ad campaign for the yellow pages.  Of course, I wanted my scripture (Romans 8:15) listed in the ads.  I was instructed that having my scripture in our ad might deter some people who otherwise would call and maybe it was a little too narrow for the people we were trying to reach.  I sat in amazement that this was the council I was getting, especially when I have been very clear about our vision and the call that God was giving.  My response was simple; “We will keep the scripture in the ad, those that God wants us to work with and minister to will come by being drawn to us through our scripture.”  I still believe this today; God is the one who allows me to do what I do; therefore, it is up to God to bring to ABBA those he wants us to serve. 

From the very first call into our agency, a young lady who was at an abortion clinic (and made the decision to choose life for her baby) to all the young ladies and families that God has brought through this program, I am eternally thankful for the opportunity that has been afforded us by those that have been touched and forever changed by adoption.  The stories are numerous.  So many sweet testimonies of God’s grace and love using the MIRACLE OF ADOPTION to impact lives in ways we will never understand this side of heaven.

ABBA completed its first adoption in February of 2005, and to date we have placed 124 precious little ones into forever homes.  What an incredible blessing!!  When one really stops to think of how this impacts so many lives; it is mere humbling at best.  This past July as we completed our 100^th adoption, I went back to review all the ladies that we had worked with, of those, 80% of them were looking to have an abortion when we first came in contact with them and then they chose life and chose a plan of adoption for their child.  Amen!  I cannot even begin to put into words all that God has allowed me to experience through each of these placements and all the lessons he has taught me about trusting in him.  Each adoption that unfolds shows how God’s hand, as the potter, has taken the clay of this world and crafted a beautiful masterpiece all for his glory, because a mother made a choice to give life and a couple chose to adopt.

Thank you to all who have allowed ABBA to serve you over the last seven years; it has been a blessing and an honor to get to know you.  I look forward to all that God has laid before us in the future.   Please pray for us as we prepare to take the next steps of faith.  Pray that God would continue to send Christian families that are answering the call to adopt.  And pray that the young ladies that need to make an adoption plan for their children would have the courage to contact us and through both of these situations that all involved will see God at work through our ministry here at ABBA. 

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And for your lifeblood I will surely demand an accounting.  I will demand an accounting from every animal.  And from each man, too.  I will demand the accounting for the life of his fellow man.  Whoever sheds the blood of man shall his blood be shed; for in the image of God has God made man.  Genesis 9:5-6

40 Days for Life is a focused pro-life effort that consists of:

• 40 days of prayer and fasting
• 40 days of peaceful vigil
• 40 days of community outreach

With God’s help, this groundbreaking effort will mark the beginning of the end of abortion throughout America.

As a woman who has been affected by the devastation of abortion, I am thrilled to know there is a pioneering movement in the Christian community to come together and turn our hearts to God to end abortion.  What a work we could see God do in our country when we get on our knees before a holy God and repent for being complacent while the travesty of abortion has come like a thief to destroy and devour the very souls that cry out in crisis and ends the life of an innocent child. 

I always say that each adoption is a miracle….a miracle because life was chosen over convenience or pride.  Recently, I was asked what has been so far my favorite adoption.  They each have their own story, they are each a miracle and they each have the Lord’s hand prints all over them; they are all my favorite!  My goal is to be a vessel for the Lord to use in helping women make a plan of life and walk beside couples that choose to build their family through adoption.  I fervently believe God can do a much better job than me, but I am thrilled he chooses to use me in his work.

I pray that you will feel God’s calling to get involved in the 40 Days for Life here in Arkansas and across the United States.  Learn more about this pro-life effort by going to www.40daysforlife.com   

ARKANSAS CAMPAIGN

Little Rock

February 25, 2009 – April 5, 2009

Family Planning Services     
4 Office Park Drive

Planned Parenthood     
12th St. & University

Contact:

Marti Haslauer Home 501-221-9925 or Mobile 501-749-1576 Marti.Haslauer@sbcglobal.net

FEYETTEVILLE

September 24 - November 2

Fayetteville Women’s Clinic
North College Street
Fayetteville, Arkansas
We will be praying across the street from 1011 N. College which is the Women’s clinic operated by William Harrison.

Contact:
Barbara Durkee & Debbie Magee 
479-847-5535        479-225-1061 
40daysforlifefayetteville@gmail.com