Some people called us crazy for adopting Chrissie, knowing she might not live long. Some people called us crazy for adopting at all since we already had 3 bio kids, or "children of our own" as so many people say. (Which, by the way, all of our children are our "own" children, whether born in our hearts or from my tummy!) Some people call us crazy because we homeschool. Some people call us crazy because we love children. Some people call us crazy because we believe that ALL children are a blessing of the Lord. Some people call us crazy because we believe "the least of these" are worth it. Some people call us crazy because we have more than than the American average of 2.5 children. Some people call us crazy because we love God. Some people call us crazy because we're not like them.
Well, I happen to think CRAZY is GREAT! I've always been a little crazy (before we ever began adopting!). I can't think of anything better to be crazy about than loving God, adopting orphans and living out James 1:27 (looking after orphans and widows in their distress).
So, go ahead and call me crazy. I think it's a great compliment! :-)
I pray you'll dive in to the crazy side of life and join me at the Together For Adoption conference Oct. 1-2 in Austin, Texas! I'd LOVE to meet more crazy people who are just like me!!! In the adoption community, one will learn very quickly that crazy is a compliment. The best thing about the adoption community is that we're all crazy together, for His glory, loving the least of these, who are ALL precious in His sight. I can't wait to meet all those crazy adoptive families out there! Oh how I love the unconditional support of the adoption community. Click HERE to find out how to join this crazy community! I promise you won't regret it! And remember, as the lyrics say, "You really don't know love at all 'til it's making you do something CRAZY"!!!
Something Crazy by Steven Curtis Chapman:
He's got a Bible and a megaphone standing on the corner
And everybody's saying he's crazy
Well does he really think anybody wants to hear what he has to say
He's not screaming at anybody in fact he says
It's a love story that he's trying to tell them
And he knows he may look a little strange
But he just smiles and says that's okay
'Cause you know sometimes love makes you
Act that way
And it's crazy when love gets a hold of you
And it's crazy things that love will make you do
And it's crazy but it's true
You really don't know love at all
'Til it's making you do
Something crazy
I know a lady in Uganda, forty kids call her mama
And everybody thought it way crazy
She used to drive a beamer, but I've never seen her
Any happier than she is now
I've met them all around the world, they're the boys and girls
Filled up with the love of the Father
And they know it may seem a little strange
But they just smile and say that's alright
'Cause love puts everything in a different light
And it's crazy when love gets a hold of you
And it's crazy things that love will make you do
And it's crazy but it's true
You really don't know love at all
'Til it's making you do
Something crazy
Something crazy
Crazy
Crazy when love gets a hold of you
Crazy, crazy
Crazy thing that love will make you do
Well, some might say it's a crazy thing
To believe in a man who would say he came
From heaven down to earth because of love
But I just smile and say that's okay
'Cause you know sometimes love makes you act that way
And it's crazy when love gets a hold of you
And it's crazy things that love will make you do
And it's crazy but it's true
You really don't know love at all
'Til it's making you do
Crazy when love gets a hold of you
And it's crazy things that love will make you do
And it's crazy but it's true
You really don't know love at all
'Til it's making you do
Something crazy
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