The following post submitted by CWA adoptive dad, Louis Fawcett/China Program. Thank you, Louis! If you are interested in allowing us to post your CWA adoption-related story, please let me know!
People are always asking me, “How can we help adoptive families?”
There are many ways to help, but taking food to them during the first few weeks home helps so much!
My wife and I came home from China with child #2 to discover that the church had set up a schedule for bringing us dinner. They used this free website — http://www.takethemameal.com/ which allowed us to go online to see who was coming and what they would bring. We could even note food allergies and preferences.
Could we have survived without this food? Sure. But was it a BIG help during the adjustment process? YES. Plus, this ministry helped people be more aware of adoption and the challenges families face when they come home.
So the next time someone comes home with an adopted child, pray for them and then start cooking! This simple act makes more of a difference than you think.
Peace and Love in Christ,
Louis Fawcett
Build Acacia Village. Be Acacia Village.
Director of Development
Christian World Foundation
