This year, we officially added two new members to our family. Meet Emanuel James and Juan Matthew Bloodworth.
Our journey through Foster Care and Adoption began when I was born. My eternal family changed through the love of my earthly family and God has laid it on our hearts to help as many kids as we can. We are strong advocates of Foster Care and Adoption.
(Pictured L to R = Manny, Zeke & Juan–Taken just after placement in Dec. 2013. NOTE: They’re each missing their two front teeth!) The boys each have “lofty” Biblical names. Emanuel James = Manny was born on Christmas Day. He was born premature and will have some health issues for the rest of his life. Ezekiel Josiah = Zeke was adopted at birth. He was named after the prophet Ezekiel in the Bible who was called the “watchman of Israel”. And his biological mother chose his middle name, Josiah who was the “youngest king in all Israel.” The Bible says, “he turned neither to the right nor to the left and walked in the ways of his father David.” Juan Matthew = Juan was named after the disciple.
For those of you who know my story, names are significant in our family. I was named after my dad’s best friend (Dennis) who was a missionary to the Philippines.
We love having a large family. It’s awesome to see how the kids all just “fit” together. The cool part about being a family is working through life’s adventures together.
This was taken at the Adoption Hearing at the courthouse. At the time this photo was taken, the boys were 6,7,8 and the girls were 16,17,18.
Christy and I continue to take life “one day at a time” as parents. We’re not sure how long we will continue to be foster/adoptive parents, however we know that we’re making an impact ONE CHILD AT A TIME. Please continue to pray for all the kids “in the system”. Pray that God will one day raise up families who will commit to raise them in a godly home.
Dennis Bloodworth 