Adoption ceremonies are the highlight of what we do at Beautiful Gate. It always brings such joy to us seeing children going to their forever families. So, it was a delight for us to celebrate our first adoption ceremony of 2021! This particular adoption ceremony was doubly special as we celebrated our very own Ntate Thabo Tyler and Mme ‘Mathapelo Emily Robbert, our long-term volunteers since 2014, adopting their beautiful princess!
Due to lockdown restrictions, we couldn’t celebrate with them end of last year, but it was worth the 6-months wait. The weather cooperated magnificently: it was a lovely, sunny day! Everyone’s excitement was expressed with joyous songs of Praise to God, ululating, moving speeches, tears of joys and of course scrumptious CAKE.
We never cease to be amazed by God’s wondrous works, that amidst lockdown restrictions, including international travel restrictions and many other challenges, He still shines His light and gives us hope. This adoptive journey was an arduous one for the Robbert family, considering that it was a ‘local’ adoption but we are thrilled and delighted for them that they are now a threesome. During their speech, the adoptive parents attested that adoption has been in their hearts even before they were married.
Please continue to pray with us that God will miraculously open doors for more children to go to their forever families throughout this year.
