All the way from Democratic Republic of Congo – we are thrilled to welcome home Brittnelle! Read below about this amazing family’s journey and beautiful homecoming video.
I have said before adoption is a beautiful picture of God’s love for us. We had in our minds the way this whole thing was going to go down when God led us to adopt again. I can assure you it was not to come to Africa. I had no desire to spend thousands and thousands of dollars to come here. I had no desire to stay in conditions below what I thought was standard. I had no desire to eat food I did not want to eat. I had no desire to sweat uncontrollably just walking out the door, not to mention the ice cold showers. We liked our family, we had an even number. Starting with a young child again brings many challenges. We have already adopted two children…it is someone else’s turn. I had many, many more excuses, these are just a few. But we truly felt led here and it would have been way easier to give all the excuses and some of them were pretty good, but today as I sit and listen to this beautiful little girl say, “I love you mama” and reach her hands up for me to pick her up and when I do she throws her arms around my neck and zerberts my cheek…I cannot imagine not following God’s leading. We have helped a child out of a desperate situation (when you make them feel better), but in four short days she has taught me more about love, trust, hope and myself than I can ever repay (you’ll feel better too). It is a privilege and an honor to be her mom! – A. True