First of all, thanks for asking! Seriously--we get overwhelmed with gratitude when we think of how many of you are lifting us up! It is truly a TEAM effort!
So, back to your question...
Honestly, the best way to support us is to pray for us. And the best way to pray for us is to truly understand where we are coming from. And the best way to understand where we are coming from (outside of actually adopting internationally yourself!) is to educate yourself by reading some of the articles that we've read and watching some of the videos we've watched.
(and no, we won't ask you to write a "book report" like we had to on some of these!)
Here is our "must-read" list (we didn't want to overload you...but if you want more, we're happy to send more!):
- Advice from an adoptee about adopting an older child (click here to read)
- Trauma doesn't tell time (click here to read)
- What both of us are going through during the waiting stage (click here to read)
- 7 Insights and 7 Gifts - Dr. Karyn Purvis (click here to watch)
NOTE: Dr. Purvis has a very "ooey-gooey-ness" to her, but she is extremely knowledgeable and has dedicated her life to kiddos from hard places. She is very well-respected in adoption networks, and we have learned a LOT from her (and will continue to learn more when the boys get home). You can watch any of her videos or read any of her books to learn more about attachment, connecting, etc.
Want more? The Tapestry Ministry in Irving, TX has a TON of free resources for adoptive families (and they work with Dr. Purvis), so click here if you want to learn more!
Thank you for loving us!
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