May 19, 2009

Our Story

Jud Wilhite kicked off a new series this weekend at Central Christian Church titled, TORN.  This series is focused on the book of Job.  Several weeks ago Kim and I had the opportunity to share our story.  Our hope and prayer is that our story, will help others in their life journey.

Trethewey Life Story. from David Tate on Vimeo.

God gives and takes away. One couple shares about the blessings and the struggles in their journey.

April 21, 2008

Gotcha Day

100_1897_2Today is Kiara’s (my almost 6 year old . . .going on 16) Gotcha Day. Gotcah day, simply, is the day that we Celebrate her adoption.  I think about the past 5 years .  . . what an amazing journey it has been. Here are some ramblings from a thankful dad.

  1. The Gift of Life . . .there is nothing more precious.
  2. You think you have life figured out, God always has a better path.
  3. There is no greater "JOY" (and frustration) then your kids.
  4. Adoption . . . I  encourage it! Foster Care . . . I HIGHLY encourage it.  There are millions of children right here in the great USA that have no home!

The last rambling . . .I had a good friend of mine once said to me: "Chris, you will love Kiara differently than your biological child. Not greater, just differently."

You know . . .he is right.  My love for Kiara . . .is different. It is hard to explain . . . and I won’t attempt to try . . . but I am amazed daily by the gift of life.