Do Quiverfull

[jessesgirl]

Adopt? We have agreed that God is totally in control of the size of our family, but we also feel it really heavy on our hearts to adopt. I know that I don't need a word to define what God tells me, but would you, as a practicing quiverfuller (haha, fun word) adopt?

 

[Leanna]

Well I'm probably a weirdo but I happen to believe that God calls different people to different things-- and not everyone is even called to be quiverfull. If you feel called to adopt then maybe that's what God is telling you to do.

As far as definition, I think that could still be quiverfull so long as you don't switch to preventing pregnancy to adopt but leave both avenues open.

 

[Sabertooth]

Jesus was adopted... Talk about a tough act to follow for His half-siblings...

Like Leanna said, Quiverfull means leaving your fertility on the altar, but you can bring in ringers if that's where God is leading...

 

[jessesgirl]

Thanks, y'all. I don't know that we will ever close the door on pregnancy. I'm just afraid it won't ever happen again.

Adoption is something we've ALWAYS been on the same page on, but it won't be until we get all our stuff paid off and get into a house...and probably until Justin is older and we have funds saved TO adopt...it is expensive!

 

[Leanna]

Foster-adopt is nearly free!

 

[jessesgirl]

How does that work? You foster them and then adopt?

 

[KorahRose]

Yes, yes, yes! If you feel called to adopt, I see no reason for a quiverfull couple not to. It is one way that we can fulfill the command to care for orphans and widows.

My parents adopted 4 children last year (they're siblings) through foster care. It didn't cost them anything. In fact, while the children were still in foster care my parents were paid to care for them. It is a wonderful way to adopt- considering that there are SO many children in the foster care system who need forever homes.

All of my older siblings who are married are also quiverfull. There are 4 of them and 2 of them have adopted.

 

[KiriAshra]

I would say it's totally okay. More then okay actually. I think about it from time to time. I cannot have anymore children. I have two and barely got out with my life having them. I have extreme bleeding and when I miscarried twin's it almost took my life. So I decided I wanted to be alive for my 2 existing children so I cannot have more kids.

So adoption later on in my life is something I think about also.