Oh, Darcy, how painful for you. Not only wondering with so many questions about your adoption, but also having such a challenging experience with your adoptive parents. It is terribly hurtful when you feel abandoned by the very people who supposed to support and nurture you. Unfortunately, this experience happens to many people…the feeling of abandonment, that is…even in the church itself…that community that is supposed to listen, support and love. You are lovable, loving, and loved.
I was surprised to hear that graduation wasn’t always required to become a deacon, but I certainly understand. That kind of balances out graduating, but being able to be a deacon because I couldn’t pass candidacy. Yes, I still am struggling with that.
Oh, Darcy, how painful for you. Not only wondering with so many questions about your adoption, but also having such a challenging experience with your adoptive parents. It is terribly hurtful when you feel abandoned by the very people who supposed to support and nurture you. Unfortunately, this experience happens to many people…the feeling of abandonment, that is…even in the church itself…that community that is supposed to listen, support and love. You are lovable, loving, and loved.
I was surprised to hear that graduation wasn’t always required to become a deacon, but I certainly understand. That kind of balances out graduating, but being able to be a deacon because I couldn’t pass candidacy. Yes, I still am struggling with that.