Celebrity or Infertility?

We have had lots of different responses in telling people of our adoption plans. Overall people have been fabulous! We have had an overwhelmingly supportive and loving reaction from so many of you online. We really cannot THANK YOU enough for that. We do not have any doubts that this is the path our family is supposed to go down, but it is even more helpful and encouraging when you have wonderful people walking with you and more importantly praying for you along the way!

When we have told some people though we have had...different reactions. The most common being-WHY? Not sure why we didn't expect this, but it was a surprise each time someone said it. I guess in our mind the question is really WHY NOT? As we have thought about this we understand a little more the reason some people react this way. Unfortunately, I think overall in our culture, adoption is accepted more or maybe the better word is expected more from those that are celebrities or those that have struggled with infertility.

In case you didn't know we are not celebrities. Not once have we been mistaken for Brad and Angelina:) So obviously, we must not be able to get pregnant. Thats not our situation either. I have several friends that have struggled with the quiet heartbreaking battle with infertility. I can't imagine how painful that process is. And for many adoption becomes their miracle-not just for them but for their beautiful, innocent child as well.

But should those 2 types of people be the only ones that provide love and shelter for so many helpless children that are orphaned? Please do not be mistaken-I DO NOT think adoption is for everyone nor do I think it is the answer for this global crisis, but with an estimated 143 million orphans in this world-I sure hope it's for more than just celebrities or those struggling to get pregnant.