Adoption is becoming a picture of God's family to many families at Bethany Baptist Church...And though it is so sweet and dear to many hearts, there are many who are just learning that I myself am adopted. So here's the story to all my new Bethany Friends....I was adopted at 4 months old, weighing only 4lbs, and told I would not live; from Calcutta, India. I was in an orphanage where there was no medical help. How grateful I am for my parents to follow in God's leading to adopt. My parents have been the blessing in my life...Not only did they adopt me, but I have 4 other siblings from different countries. Yes, we have been called the "foreign family" by my brothers.
My 2 oldest brothers were born to my parents and were 10 yrs. older before my parents decided to adopt.
God has spared my life for reasons I still do not know. I was a child who was not healthy enough to live in India and only by the love of my parents and 2 brothers and God's grace that I am alive. And then with a scare of a ruptered appendix at the age of 8. God continued to keep me alive. I keep praying that someday God will show me why...For now I am thankful. 
4 comments:
That is awesome Erika! I wish you would have told us that story a long time ago. That is really amazing. God is so good! I would love to talk to you more about you adoption sometime.
Thanks for sharing this story, Erika! Since the Guatemala trip, my heart is so much more in tune with God's picture of adoption and what an amazing blessing it is!
Erika, what an amazing story. Thank you for sharing how God has worked in your life. We're happy to have you hear in Peoria with us.
I had no idea you had a blog! Thanks for the comment.
I love this post. What an amazing story. I'd love to hear more! I didn't know a lot of Bethany people were adopting. I need to find out more!
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