The Year of Babies

This year has been one full of babies.
Many of my dear friends gave birth to beautiful babies this year. Many others found out they were pregnant. And then there are a few who, like me, have either lost a pregnancy or are waiting for one, sometimes very impatiently.
I read a blog today by a woman who is raising money for a baby in a European orphanage. His name is Cliff and he is in need of a home. She is asking her readers to donate money to help with his adoption costs, for whatever family that decides to adopt him. If you want to learn more, you can click on the button on the sidebar of this blog, or click here .
I also know another couple, who are good friends with our friends in Colorado, that are adopting a baby from Ethiopia. They are raising money to be able to go over there to meet their precious baby. To learn more about their story, click here .
Since I have spent this year desiring a child of my own, I long to see other families have the opportunity to have a child of their own as well. In this season of giving, reflecting, and spending time with family, I am thinking more and more about these families and babies that need to be brought together. My hope and prayer is that all of you reading this will do the same. If you are able to help, even if it's not much, it will still go a long way. And, at the very least, prayer is such a huge blessing to these families. But, God does call us to serve, so I would challenge you to consider donating money to either of those two causes...or to someone else you may know that is in need of financial help this year. Babies are a beautiful blessing from God. Be a part of that blessing in someone's life.