Jody Moreen's comments

What We Miss - Blog Entry

11 Aug 2006 02:01 PM

Lisa, thanks so much for sharing this great article on the consequences of sin that are not so apparent when one is being tempted to sin and chose the path that grieves the Lord. Satan, the great Tempter, deceiver and Father of Lies disguises sin as the most inviting, sensuous and beautiful experience which catches many off guard. Sin appears lovely and something we cannot live with out or something our life is missing. But if we could only see into the future! How fleeting is the bliss and temporary joy of sin. IF we could but witness beforehand the devastation, pain, hurt relationships and foremost the separation from God - we would see the ugly stain and grief it results in for ourselves and others. Thanks for reminding us Lisa of the end result of sin- and may the Lord prompt us when we are tempted to see the BIG picture and the ugly results of disobedience. And may it prompt us more and more each day to obey God's voice and leave a sweet fragrance and beauty of a righteous life. Thanks, Jody Moreen

Abortion: Why I'm Pro-Life - Blog Entry

11 Aug 2006 01:22 PM

Hi MJ and thanks for this great post! As an adopted person born in 1955 I am truly grateful that abortion was not a legal nor recommended option for woman in crisis pregnancies. My birth mother had cancer and a communicable disease at the time I was conceived and she was pregnant with me. Her marriage was also on the rocks and there was limited income and too many mouths to feed. She was 32 and my birth father was 50 and I was his 9th child, 8th daughter in 2 marriages. His first wife died leaving him widowed. In today's abortion minded society where adults are told to do what is best for them, and what is the "easier", I would've likely been a candidate/victim to abortion. My heart is filled today with gratitude that the law was on my side and advocated for LIFE for me. I am thrilled that abortion was not an option, but adoption- the choice for life was. It has been wonderful to experience have been given the priceless gift of life. What a privilege to be alive and breathe and feel the depths of emotion- the mountaintops of joy and even the depths of despair! I would not trade places with those unborn babes in the womb whose lives are snuffed out before they breathe their first breath. But I have a passion to speak loudly on their behalf that they are beautiful creations of a loving God. And though their birth parents may not have a plan for their lives, their First Father, their heavenly Creator surely does.He did for mine. My life and adoption was a direct answer to my adoptive mother's heartfelt prayer for a child after years of infertility. Yes MJ. abortion is a sad and tragic reality ! As an adoptee, who was born 2 mos early and whose birth parents had every reason possible to give me a death sentence I praise them for choosing to allow me to live and to place me in the arms of my adoptive parents. Life, what a BEAUTIFUL choice! Blessings, Jody Moreen, Editor, Adoption Blessings Journal

Please Pray For My Son - Blog Entry

11 Aug 2006 12:16 PM

Lord we lift up this precious son of MJ into your tender arms and care. We pray that you would embrace this family with your tender Shepherd's love and care. Lead them this day, this hour beside your still waters of peace and rest. Calm the inner storms that rage and threaten to erupt at any time. We know that this battle can be emotionally and physically exhausting day after day. And this family is striving to love this child in your name and find him proper resources and care so that He may grow strong physically, mentally and emotionally. God of all comfort and wisdom, we ask that you would intercede and make a way in this desert and show them the way. You are sovereign over all and we know that you can do all things for nothing is too hard for you. We thank and praise you for MJ and this family who loves children in your name. Bless them and blanket them with your protective hand. Shower them with hope and blessings and give them an extra measure of strength so they may carry on. We stand on tiptoe in anticipation for what you will do and how you will reveal your presence and loving care. In Jesus precious name, Amen.

Jody Moreen, adoptee Editor, Adoption Blessings Journal

Gay Parents: Less Than Optimal? - Blog Entry

15 Feb 2006 11:53 AM

As an adopted person I agree with Marily that children do better with a mother and father. And I also agree with her that we should be focused on strengthening families and not expanding the definition of family that God ordained. I often hear the debate of how messed up marriages are and dysfunctional and yet I have observed that homosexual unions face the same relational stresses, struggles and failed relationships. I have a brother-in-law who is gay and he has been in and out of relationships for the last 30 years- has had 4 partners.My husband and I have been married for 28 years. And many of my brother-in-laws former partners have been through a revolving door of relationships. I don't perceive stability in this for adopted children. As an adoptee there are enough emotional hurdles to climb. I was adopted into a loving family with a mom and dad who were married 55 years before my father passed away. Even in light of that I had many questions of identity and why someone would chose to place me for adoption. Adoptees, like most children, do not want to be "different" and adoption was different and at times I felt the sting of it. And to add on the stigma of being adopted and having gay parents ads more issues, confusion and judgement from outsiders (and especially if the partners separate or change -more loss issues for the adoptee) I don't care how you slice it, there is alot of prejudice against gay unions and the child is going to feel the pressure of this and confusion as they grow up- cannot be escaped in society. I am so glad I did not have that added hurdle of identity issues and sorting out issues of my parent's union or marriage! I felt so much stability in my family and no added stigma due to my parent's marriage.I also did not have to wrestle as a teen, young adult with my own sexual identity in light of my parents choices, our Christian faith and society's responses.

Adoption Books are Hard to Find in Bookstores - Blog Entry

12 Feb 2006 11:45 PM

Hi- I found this to be true also- finding few books in stores on adoption and I know there are hundreds in circulation. Our local library has suggested books forms and I have filled them out and suprisingly they have ordered each adoption book I have recommended (and then they call me when it comes in and I can check it out first! ) I even recommended that they get Adoptive Families Magazine and now it is on the Magazine shelf and old copies also available to check out. One can encourage there local libraries, agency libraries and church libraries to carry adoption books. Ask your agency or organization if they take used books on adoption in good condition for their library and share yours. And if your church or organization, agency has a newsletter, offer to do a book review on a good adoption book- great exposure and at the same time you would be education others on adoption! Would be great to read others suggestions. Also if you cannot find a book at your library- most libraires have inner library loan through the Reference Librarian. Ask them to do an instate search for the book for you (usually that is free) A great way to read some adoption books and not have to buy all of them! Jody Moreen, adoptee Editor Adoption Blessings Journal www.adoptionblessingsnewsletter.com