Comments on: The Inspiration to Adopt: God’s Calling, a Guest Post by Kim Young

By: Sarah

Sarah — Sat, 08 Jan 2011 04:52:54 +0000

Thanks Shauna! I get to see Kim again at a conference in a few weeks, and I am so excited!

By: Shauna

Shauna — Sat, 01 Jan 2011 23:09:59 +0000

I know this was posted a while ago but I am just now reading it. What a beautiful heartfelt post. Thank you so much for sharing this beautiful experience with us! It was really touching!

By: Teri

Teri — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 22:17:57 +0000

Thanks for your story. I have been having this nudge for quite a while, maybe even almost two years. I always push it back away, thinking of everything I went through to raise my four boys as a single mom, who are grown now. (I am 41). I have been remarried now for 4 years, to a man who lost his only child before he could ever hold him/her. He has never had the opportunity to raise a child, and he is a wonderful man. This thought hits me, almost everyday. If not with an internet ad, a special being broad casted on christian radio, or just popping into my head… I’ve been pushing it away for a long time. We have discussed it briefly, but my selfishness of our life together is rejecting the thought. I love children, and I loved being a mom. I just don’t see how I can do it all over again. So many thoughts rush into my head… what about money, will we ever get to travel, will I ever get to visit my family in California, will I have the patience, do I have the strength, what will my grown children think.. will they feel replaced or rejected? How will we afford a child? I am so worried about all of the details, I’m not even giving God the chance to bless us not to mention a child. If anyone reads this, please pray for me, to have the strength to talk to my husband tonight about it. Thanks so much for reading,
Teri

By: ResourcefulMom (Amy Lupold Bair )

ResourcefulMom (Amy Lupold Bair ) — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 19:32:00 +0000

Such a shame that @JessicaGottlieb has no idea who I am or what I really do: http://www.reallifeblog.net/inspiration-to-adopt-gods-calling/

By: Your Life, Your Blog: Guest Bloggers | Real Life

Your Life, Your Blog: Guest Bloggers | Real Life — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 13:38:05 +0000

[...] Kim’s story was so touching, I (and lots of other people) shed tears while reading it! The comments poured in on Kim’s and Nicole’s posts, and I was honored beyond measure that they shared their stories here! [...]

By: Joy - The Learner

Joy - The Learner — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 06:02:59 +0000

As a foster/ adoptive mom, I got such a chuckle at the “GuLP” of your story because I’ve known firsthand how persistent God can be when he calls us to task. He called me to adopt since I was a kid and I kept hitting the snooze, until one day he just poured cold water over my head.

By: Carrie

Carrie — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 01:01:10 +0000

Kim, I am so excited for you! I have always have a burden to adopt through the foster system, and I’ve always wanted a lot of kids, so we’ll see how God works in my life & my husband’s life in the future! I also feel totally frazzled with two kids, so we’ll see.
.-= Carrie´s last blog ..Tot School =-.

By: ResourcefulMom (Amy Lupold Bair )

ResourcefulMom (Amy Lupold Bair ) — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:21:10 +0000

@jerseymomma You’ve got to read this: http://www.reallifeblog.net/inspiration-to-adopt-gods-calling/

By: ResourcefulMom (Amy Lupold Bair )

ResourcefulMom (Amy Lupold Bair ) — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 23:56:00 +0000

An important & quick read before today’s event: http://www.reallifeblog.net/inspiration-to-adopt-gods-calling/ #AdoptUsKids

By: Adventure Mom Janna

Adventure Mom Janna — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 20:14:48 +0000

Wow! I knew she was adopting but the events leading up to it are so cool!

Praise God for His clear direction to add another child into their family.

Love you Kim!
.-= Adventure Mom Janna´s last blog ..10 Ways I Don’t Act My Age =-.

By: Kellie Pringle

Kellie Pringle — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 18:34:09 +0000

I LOVE this story. Mostly because it is so close to home. MY husband and I have been trying for a long time to get pregnant unsuccessfully. I have PCOS and it just isn’t in God’s plan for us to get pregnant. After a year or so of looking into private adoption, we finally listened to God and followed His plan for us to the foster/adoption path. What a blessing! We adopted our first placement – two brothers – that we had for a year in our home on National Adoption Day in November 2009. I can’t begin to explain what this has meant for our family – the entire family – grandparents, aunts, uncles, etc. I am so pleased that your family went the foster/adoption route. There are so many kiddos that need someone to love them and this is such a great way to spread the love you share with us in your blog everyday. I will pray for you and your family!

By: Cop Mama

Cop Mama — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 17:55:53 +0000

Knock, knock…hello, it’s God and I have a plan for you!!!

That’s the coolest story! I’ve gotten to know Kim through blogging and she has a wonderful heart. I’m so glad God has chosen her to be a foster/adoptive mom. She will do great!

By: Brittany @ My Chesapeake Mommy

Brittany @ My Chesapeake Mommy — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 17:29:39 +0000

WOW! I got goose bumps while reading this. We too have talked about adoption for our distant future. It’s posts like this that remind me why I love reading blogs. Thank you for sharing, please keep us posted!

By: Ann Marie @ Household6Diva

Ann Marie @ Household6Diva — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 15:39:08 +0000

Kim – you. are. an inspiration!!
(I am covered in goosebumps…)

I really like the way you wrote this story… ‘GULP’ included!!! I am so excited to see what God has in store for you!! Yes – Yes – please keep us posted on this!

By: Carrie Bond

Carrie Bond — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 15:24:12 +0000

What a wonderful story. My husband and I started our training to become foster to adopt parents on Saturday. God has spoken to us in similar ways and we are relying on His promises that He equips those that He calls.

By: Deborah J. Stewart

Deborah J. Stewart — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 15:01:59 +0000

Hi Kim,
You will be so blessed and so will any child who will get to live in your home and be a part of the family. Thank you for sharing this wonderful part of your life.

By: Ticia

Ticia — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 14:13:30 +0000

Oh Kim, I’m so excited for you. We have several couples at our church who are in various stages of the same process and it so exciting.
And your story is amazingly well written, when your son came in and told you one was coming to your house, I almost cried.

By: Suffer the little children… : Multi-Tasking Mama

Suffer the little children… : Multi-Tasking Mama — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 12:23:01 +0000

[...] I love that verse. If you want to be further inspired about this important topic, my friend Kim is guest posting on @RealLifeSarah’s blog. You can read her touching story here. [...]

By: Teesa Klear

Teesa Klear — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 12:22:40 +0000

Praise God for your faithfulness and obedience to His voice, either through your children or just in listening in your own heart. What an inspiration! Thanks for sharing. .-= Teesa Klear´s last blog ..We Heart Shaun White =-.

By: Melissa Multitasking Mama

Melissa Multitasking Mama — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 11:32:21 +0000

So cool, Kim! I knew that you guys were going through this process but I didn't know blogs and Twitter had something to do with it...Go God =) .-= Melissa Multitasking Mama´s last blog ..What is this blog for anyway? =-.

By: Brie

Brie — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 06:50:57 +0000

Thank you for this, it inspired to me to post my own adoption story, its my latest blog post. I hope that someone that needs to see it, sees it. .-= Brie´s last blog ..My Oldest Son =-.

By: Ellen

Ellen — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 04:36:13 +0000

Kim, you are an incredible person and a hugely inspiring one, too. What an amazing story. I knew you were adopting, I didn't know this background. Wow. Just, wow. .-= Ellen´s last blog ..A big purple "Thank you!" Plus, escape from momhood =-.

By: Jessica A Parent in Silver Spring

Jessica A Parent in Silver Spring — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 04:36:06 +0000

Wow. Just wow. Keep us posted on this family! .-= Jessica A Parent in Silver Spring´s last blog ..Washington DC Saturday February 27 Family Event With Mirasa Designs & Giveaway =-.

By: Jenn Calling Home

Jenn Calling Home — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 04:20:05 +0000

What a beautiful story. It brought tears and a few goosebumps. I’m so glad to hear that you’re going through the foster care system. My daughter put on a one-day horse camp for a family that had adopted 8 siblings. It was a wonderful experience and a real eye opener. God bless you as you move forward on this.

By: Cathy

Cathy — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 04:18:18 +0000

What a truly wonderful story. Sometimes timing is just everything....one day, one minute, one hastag on Twitter. You just never know! .-= Cathy´s last blog ..Baked Pasta with Roasted Veggies-It's Meatless Monday! =-.