Editor’s Note: We wanted to highlight another family that has benefited from being a part of Council Road & their heart for orphan care as we celebrate The Gift Goes On raising $104,000 this year!!!
Becoming parents and raising children is challenging. It requires patience, compassion, flexibility, discipline, and all the fruits of the Spirit! Growing a family through adoption brings a unique set of challenges that the average family does not have to deal with, leading to many questions. As Merritt and I took steps toward adoption, we sought the counsel and wisdom of many who had gone before us and we will continue to go to them as we raise our twins.
Coming to Council Road meant coming to a church that champions families who foster and adopt. The people we have connected with at CRBC have given us a village of those caring for orphans in all different capacities. We are grateful that we are surrounded by families who understand the joy and grief that comes from adoption because we can lean on one another. Many of the leaders of the church are uniquely equipped to direct and encourage us in this parenting journey because they understand the challenges. Merritt and I are so thankful for the way Council Road cares for orphans and families!
Meet the author!
Addi Suenram is married to Merritt Suenram, CRBC’s youth minister. Addi is passionate about using writing as an avenue to help Christians pursue God and go deeper in their faith. She can also use poetry to speak about the problem of pain and the hope of Jesus Christ.
She has been speaking at church events, both for youth groups and adults, for six years. She was the keynote speaker at the 2014 Relay for Life event. Addi has also spoken at two YMCA Livestrong programs for cancer survivors.