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[missourimary]

Thanks, OTF-knowing that others have had children later in life is very encouraging to me.

[dizzyde]

Originally Posted by missourimary

Thanks, OTF-knowing that others have had children later in life is very encouraging to me.

I say if you feel up to it, go for it! There are so many children who need homes, the fact that you want to provide for one is a beautiful thing.

I know several people in my church who have adopted in their mid to late thirties and I never thought a thing about it age wise. Most people in our society are waiting later to have children anyway!

There is actually a couple in our church who have 3 grown children and several grandchildren and several years ago decided to start taking in foster children. They take children with moderate disabilities. So far they have adopted 3 of these children, who would have had a difficult time finding homes because they have a few special needs. They seem to be doing wonderful, and these people are in their late 50's.

You know best what your situation is and if you feel capable of doing this, and if you feel like you are, I say, more power to you! I wish I felt capable of doing it, but life and circumstances have made me leery. I personally feel there is no greater thing than to give a child a chance for a happy life!

[DAII]

Originally Posted by dizzyde

I have one daughter, I achieved perfection the first time, so I stopped!

She has been the true joy of my life, I call her my sunshine child.

Is she still writing ???? ... she is a great writer.

[ILG]

Originally Posted by RevDWW

When ever I see your avatar i think "Inconceivable"...and especially with this thread......:ursofun ny

Three kids. 25, 20, & 17. Two oldest are girls, my baby is a boy who is almost as tall as I am.

You mean Incontheivable!!!

[dizzyde]

Originally Posted by DAII

Is she still writing ???? ... she is a great writer.

She doesn't have much free time right now, she is in school full time and working full time as well. But, you will be pleased to hear that she finally settled on English as her major (minoring in anthropology.) She is focusing on lingustics.

She is also planning her wedding, so seriously not a lot of free time! But I think we will be hearing/reading a lot of great things in the future!

[ILG]

I have two. Always wanted 4 or 5. Didn't work out and I've accepted that now. Waiting for the grandkids.

[missourimary]

Originally Posted by dizzyde

I say if you feel up to it, go for it! There are so many children who need homes, the fact that you want to provide for one is a beautiful thing.

I know several people in my church who have adopted in their mid to late thirties and I never thought a thing about it age wise. Most people in our society are waiting later to have children anyway!

There is actually a couple in our church who have 3 grown children and several grandchildren and several years ago decided to start taking in foster children. They take children with moderate disabilities. So far they have adopted 3 of these children, who would have had a difficult time finding homes because they have a few special needs. They seem to be doing wonderful, and these people are in their late 50's.

You know best what your situation is and if you feel capable of doing this, and if you feel like you are, I say, more power to you! I wish I felt capable of doing it, but life and circumstances have made me leery. I personally feel there is no greater thing than to give a child a chance for a happy life!

I am considering a deaf child, since I sign. I want a child (or more) that might not have an opportunity for a family otherwise. Thanks for the encouragement! I've been praying for that child, for God to be near them and protect them for several years now. Perhaps I have one, then, and just don't know her name yet.

[ForeverBlessed]

Originally Posted by dizzyde

I say if you feel up to it, go for it! There are so many children who need homes, the fact that you want to provide for one is a beautiful thing.

I know several people in my church who have adopted in their mid to late thirties and I never thought a thing about it age wise. Most people in our society are waiting later to have children anyway!

There is actually a couple in our church who have 3 grown children and several grandchildren and several years ago decided to start taking in foster children. They take children with moderate disabilities. So far they have adopted 3 of these children, who would have had a difficult time finding homes because they have a few special needs. They seem to be doing wonderful, and these people are in their late 50's.

You know best what your situation is and if you feel capable of doing this, and if you feel like you are, I say, more power to you! I wish I felt capable of doing it, but life and circumstances have made me leery. I personally feel there is no greater thing than to give a child a chance for a happy life!

Now that would be very rewarding if someone was able to adopt like that.

[dizzyde]

Originally Posted by missourimary

I am considering a deaf child, since I sign. I want a child (or more) that might not have an opportunity for a family otherwise. Thanks for the encouragement! I've been praying for that child, for God to be near them and protect them for several years now. Perhaps I have one, then, and just don't know her name yet.

That is beautiful Mary!

[dizzyde]

Originally Posted by ForeverBlessed

Now that would be very rewarding if someone was able to adopt like that.

I know, they amaze me!! So inspiring!