My "Starfish" Awaits

It was 2 years ago in December of 2010 that God began to really move in my heart that the time for me to adopt was now.  I am so thankful that he not only pulled at my heart strings but has taught me so many lessons about faith and trusting him.  He has given me so many people along this journey to share my story with.  Blessed me with so many family, friends and new friends to walk this amazing journey.  Think today about how you can make a difference is someone's life, whether it's through adoption or being there for someone that is in the adoption process.

The Story of A Starfish

A young girl was walking along a beach upon which thousands of starfish had been washed up during a terrible storm. When she came to each starfish, she would pick it up, and throw it back into the ocean. People watched her with amusement.

 

She had been doing this for some time when a man approached her and said, “Little girl, why are you doing this? Look at this beach! You can’t save all these starfish. You can’t begin to make a difference!”

 

The girl seemed crushed, suddenly deflated. But after a few moments, she bent down, picked up another starfish, and hurled it as far as she could into the ocean. Then she looked up at the man and replied,

 

“Well, I made a difference to that one!”

 

The old man looked at the girl inquisitively and thought about what she had done and said. Inspired, he joined the little girl in throwing starfish back into the sea. Soon others joined, and all the starfish were saved.