ghana

i am looking for ways to get the kids involved in the adoption process. one way i have thought of is to actually study the country of ghana for school. we can study the history, culture, food, religoun, and geography. i also have a friend going on a mission trip to ghana very soon. maybe an interview would be a neat idea!
another thought i had would be for the kids to follow the adoption process with daddy and i. for them to learn what each step is about could get them excited and they could check things off that get accomplished. oh, i cant wait for the day we have a picture of our future child. that will really get this family excited! we need to start now as a family praying for our future child.
romans 8:15 "for you did not recieve the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you recieved the spirit of adoption by whom we cry out "abba father".
romans 8:23 " not only that but we also who have the firstfruits of the Spirit even we ourselves groan within ourselves eagerly waiting for the adoption the redemption of the body".
romans 9:4 " who are isrealites to whom pertain the adoption the glory the covenants the giving of the law the service of God and the promises"
i couldnt help but have the word adoption jump out to me over and over as i read these passages the other day.