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Wait No More: One Family's Amazing Adoption Journey
There are over 130 million orphans worldwide. The pro-life/pro-choice debate continues to consume politics and everyday conversations. Readers want to know what they can do to make a difference on these issues. "Wait No More" tells Kelly and John Rosati's story of experiencing God more fully through the great blessings and challenges encountered during their journey to adopt four children from the U.S. foster care system. It is a story of God's faithfulness to grow a beautiful family, through adoption, from the ashes of child abuse, neglect, and abandonment. The Rosatis strongly believe that God's solution for orphaned children in the foster care system involves ordinary Christians desiring to live out an authentic pro-life commitment requiring action, not just words. Their story reveals how their beliefs challenged, enriched, and completely changed their family's life.
192 pages, Paperback
First published October 20, 2011
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June 14, 2022
“In the United Stated, there are approximately 114,000 kids waiting for families and more than 300,000 churches. If only one family in every other church would adopt a waiting child, we could eliminate the list of waiting children.”
This book was honest, stirring, and beautiful. Rosati’s legal background, paired with her passion to advocate for both born and unborn children gives a fantastic insight to all the work that can be done, and all the work that the Spirit is already doing.
This book was honest, stirring, and beautiful. Rosati’s legal background, paired with her passion to advocate for both born and unborn children gives a fantastic insight to all the work that can be done, and all the work that the Spirit is already doing.
December 31, 2011
Considering we are on the adoption path, this book hit close to home. I am so challenged to do what I/we can for the orphans of this world.
June 27, 2012
Great stories about the trials of adopting through the foster system. Gives me a lot to consider in our adoption journey.
September 14, 2017
The story of how Kelly and John Rosati became a family of six through four separate adoptions was easy to read and a strong testimony to how God works things out in ways we least expect.
The book was comprised of short, chronological chapters and was well-written. The writing style was a little mundane but the stories were engaging and the chapters flowed well. I think this memoir would be encouraging to those considering or currently involved in foster care and/or adoption because it clearly demonstrates God's leading and faithfulness to work in difficult circumstances. The author shares the ups and downs in the process of adopting each child and opens up about the wide range of emotions that they experienced along the way.
Each story provides quite a bit of detail but the author writes in the end that each child gave permission to have their story told (whether or not they will be happy with that decision when they are grown could be a different story). I didn't feel that anything strictly inappropriate was shared but certainly many of the details would be considered sensitive and I was a little surprised at the level of detail given about some of the people involved such as the children's birth parents.
Believing we may enter into this world of caring for orphans at some point, this book left me feeling kind of ambivalent. One the one hand, it's often helpful to hear peoples' victories and struggles in any context especially when God is made the star of show. On the other, it's hard to hear about how difficult that journey will most likely be and I was left wanting for some meatier theological material throughout. It's very much a memoir/autobiography. There isn't a ton of insight offered beyond their individual circumstances. That said, I think many people will be encouraged by simply being able to read this book and relate to their overall journey. I can appreciate any book that encourages us as Christians to follow God's heart for orphans and to trust him in the messiness that that will inevitably bring.
The book was comprised of short, chronological chapters and was well-written. The writing style was a little mundane but the stories were engaging and the chapters flowed well. I think this memoir would be encouraging to those considering or currently involved in foster care and/or adoption because it clearly demonstrates God's leading and faithfulness to work in difficult circumstances. The author shares the ups and downs in the process of adopting each child and opens up about the wide range of emotions that they experienced along the way.
Each story provides quite a bit of detail but the author writes in the end that each child gave permission to have their story told (whether or not they will be happy with that decision when they are grown could be a different story). I didn't feel that anything strictly inappropriate was shared but certainly many of the details would be considered sensitive and I was a little surprised at the level of detail given about some of the people involved such as the children's birth parents.
Believing we may enter into this world of caring for orphans at some point, this book left me feeling kind of ambivalent. One the one hand, it's often helpful to hear peoples' victories and struggles in any context especially when God is made the star of show. On the other, it's hard to hear about how difficult that journey will most likely be and I was left wanting for some meatier theological material throughout. It's very much a memoir/autobiography. There isn't a ton of insight offered beyond their individual circumstances. That said, I think many people will be encouraged by simply being able to read this book and relate to their overall journey. I can appreciate any book that encourages us as Christians to follow God's heart for orphans and to trust him in the messiness that that will inevitably bring.
January 23, 2021
If Christians cared less about the desires of adults and more about the needs of children, things would be a lot different for kids in foster care.
Great book that challenged me and my husband to think about our “future” plans to “maybe one day” foster or adopt more children. If we feel the call, why would we wait???
Another stat that hurt to read was that in 2011 there were 114,000 children in the U.S. foster care system, and 300,000 U.S. churches. So...if each church had ONE family adopt ONE child, the need would essentially be erased. And yet...
I plan to look up the current numbers, but reading that just makes me cry.
The author’s writing was very easy to read, and while I felt like many aspects of their story were hard to relate to (career, location, etc) they didn’t sugar coat the challenges they faced adopting 4 children. They quoted someone saying that adoption is like “pouring Gatorade on your sins” — that’s how humbling it is.
But the point is, even in all the challenges and hardships, people STILL need to step up. And people who don’t feel the call to adopt NEED to SUPPORT those who do (did I use enough caps? 😂)
Ordered another book on fostering/adopting children to follow on the heels of this one. 💔
Great book that challenged me and my husband to think about our “future” plans to “maybe one day” foster or adopt more children. If we feel the call, why would we wait???
Another stat that hurt to read was that in 2011 there were 114,000 children in the U.S. foster care system, and 300,000 U.S. churches. So...if each church had ONE family adopt ONE child, the need would essentially be erased. And yet...
I plan to look up the current numbers, but reading that just makes me cry.
The author’s writing was very easy to read, and while I felt like many aspects of their story were hard to relate to (career, location, etc) they didn’t sugar coat the challenges they faced adopting 4 children. They quoted someone saying that adoption is like “pouring Gatorade on your sins” — that’s how humbling it is.
But the point is, even in all the challenges and hardships, people STILL need to step up. And people who don’t feel the call to adopt NEED to SUPPORT those who do (did I use enough caps? 😂)
Ordered another book on fostering/adopting children to follow on the heels of this one. 💔
January 8, 2018
I started this book on a train ride one day and before I knew it I was 100 pgs. in. We are just a couple of years into our adoption journey and I could not appreciate the authors transparency any more! I worked in a family law office for just a summer, but I feel like the legal issues and frustrations are often left out of the adoption pictures painted for us. While they certainly do not shy away from sharing the pain of their journey, they also offer an incredible amount of hope and encouragement. I finished the book in tears and feeling more hopeful than I have in a long time.
October 30, 2017
Wait No More is written with gut-wrenching honesty. It tells the story of the Rosati family's adoption journey through the US foster care system. As someone who feels called to adopt one day, I so appreciated Kelly's openness about the extreme struggles that families can go through with kids who have experienced trauma prior to being adopted. I would highly recommend this to anyone considering adoption someday!
March 15, 2018
Really nice adoption story. Easy to read, kept me engaged. Very encouraging for parents considering adoption. But as an adoptive mom, it felt a bit too sweet. The author acknowledges the hard stuff, that God led her through. Maybe I just haven't been as successful at finding His peace through the challenges.
December 31, 2018
A refreshing, non-rose colored lenses look at adoption
January 23, 2021
This was an engaging book and I enjoyed learning more about the Rosati family and adopting from foster care.
It did seem like she shared a bit too many details about the kids' birth families. I know her kids gave permission for her to share at the time, but they were all pretty young (the oldest was only 11), and I wonder if they still feel okay about it now that they are adults. I feel strongly that adoptive parents should closely guard these stories as many adult adoptees have expressed this preference.
It did seem like she shared a bit too many details about the kids' birth families. I know her kids gave permission for her to share at the time, but they were all pretty young (the oldest was only 11), and I wonder if they still feel okay about it now that they are adults. I feel strongly that adoptive parents should closely guard these stories as many adult adoptees have expressed this preference.
January 12, 2013
Wait No More: One Family’s Amazing Adoption Journey by Kelly and John Rosati is a non-fiction memoir telling how they went from a childless couple to Team Rosati, a family of six, through foster care and adoption. As with most adoptions, the adoption of each child was definitely a process, a story of heart-breaking circumstances and God’s mighty power displayed in big ways.
Based on the first few chapter, it would be easy to write off the ideas of adoption and foster care. The Rosatis are very honest in their journey, their frustrations, and shortcomings as foster parents. It’s definitely not a book for people unsure about adoption and foster care.
Rather, it’s for people who (like me) are willing to plunge into the adoption abyss and come out on the other side stronger (and probably with a larger family). No hardship is skimmed over or summarized. Every chapter takes you right into the trenches of the adoption process and the post-adoption challenges.
I appreciated the honesty, the short chapters, and the simple language. As they use terms or complex language, they define them without talking down to the audience. The Rosatis are also clear in saying their preferences may not be ideal for all families but it worked for them; they discuss their situation rather than provide recommendations.
May is National Foster Care Month. Every family that’s pursued foster care and adoption has a story, and Wait No More is the Rosati’s. If you’ve got a story, I’d love for you to share it with us. (Feel free to just post a link in the comments since foster care/ adoption stories are usually long).
(My copy of Wait No More was given to me by Tyndale House Publishers for the purpose of a blog review. All opinions are entirely my own).
Based on the first few chapter, it would be easy to write off the ideas of adoption and foster care. The Rosatis are very honest in their journey, their frustrations, and shortcomings as foster parents. It’s definitely not a book for people unsure about adoption and foster care.
Rather, it’s for people who (like me) are willing to plunge into the adoption abyss and come out on the other side stronger (and probably with a larger family). No hardship is skimmed over or summarized. Every chapter takes you right into the trenches of the adoption process and the post-adoption challenges.
I appreciated the honesty, the short chapters, and the simple language. As they use terms or complex language, they define them without talking down to the audience. The Rosatis are also clear in saying their preferences may not be ideal for all families but it worked for them; they discuss their situation rather than provide recommendations.
May is National Foster Care Month. Every family that’s pursued foster care and adoption has a story, and Wait No More is the Rosati’s. If you’ve got a story, I’d love for you to share it with us. (Feel free to just post a link in the comments since foster care/ adoption stories are usually long).
(My copy of Wait No More was given to me by Tyndale House Publishers for the purpose of a blog review. All opinions are entirely my own).
September 8, 2014
I gave this three stars because as a foster parent hoping to adopt, it was helpful to read of the author's experiences. The writing however was really unimpressive, and she talked a lot about her very conservative political views. It was also written from a very evangelical Christian perspective. I would say this book is more about religion than fostering/adoption. It was really more about how the power of prayer helped them to get what they wanted I think, than giving a lot of info about the journey of foster to adoption. It seemed to me that when things went their way, she talked a lot about how prayer brought it about, but the more difficult things that didn't have a neat and tidy ending, such as behavioral problems with the kids, were kind-of just glossed over and not talked about in depth. In reading about adoption, I want to hear it all, not just the good stuff. When things fell into place and they were able to adopt a child, it was because they prayed and it was God's will. And although she mentions behavioral problems they started having with one of the girls, it is not discussed in much depth, it was like the author really only wanted to write in detail about the things that she felt God answered in prayer, but not about the things that didn't go their way. That would be why I felt like it was more about religion than adoption.
One thing that can't be left unmentioned is that this family did have an unmistakable calling to help children in need and they followed that no matter how difficult or painful it was and that is something that is amazing for anyone to be able to do. Although I wasn't crazy about the book, I definitely admired the family and what they were willing to do to help. There are not enough people like them out there.
One thing that can't be left unmentioned is that this family did have an unmistakable calling to help children in need and they followed that no matter how difficult or painful it was and that is something that is amazing for anyone to be able to do. Although I wasn't crazy about the book, I definitely admired the family and what they were willing to do to help. There are not enough people like them out there.
October 29, 2011
If you want to be inspired – read this book!
Wait No More is the story of “Team Rosati”, as affectionately named by Kelly & John Rosati. After several years of marriage and not being able to get pregnant, Kelly and John believed that the plan God had for them was adoption. From that experience this book was born.
Readers get to experience adoption through the U.S. foster care system as seen through the eyes of Kelly and John. They share the highs, the lows and the in-betweens. They also share openly and honestly about their first foster care placement and how it emotionally wiped them out. That one month with their temporary placement nearly soured them on the entire process, but thankfully after rest and prayer the Rosatis’ decided to adopt. And because of their decision to try again, four beautiful children now have a forever home!
This book isn’t so much about how to adopt, it is simply one family’s story of their incredible journey. Even if adoption isn’t in your future, this book is still a wonderful read. I happen to enjoy personal memoirs and learning about other people’s lives. One of the things that has resonated with me the most, is that because the U.S. doesn’t have orphanages, it’s sometimes easy to forget that we do have orphans here in America that need homes.
At the back of the book, there are some resources listed if you would like to learn more about adoption.
Wait No More is the story of “Team Rosati”, as affectionately named by Kelly & John Rosati. After several years of marriage and not being able to get pregnant, Kelly and John believed that the plan God had for them was adoption. From that experience this book was born.
Readers get to experience adoption through the U.S. foster care system as seen through the eyes of Kelly and John. They share the highs, the lows and the in-betweens. They also share openly and honestly about their first foster care placement and how it emotionally wiped them out. That one month with their temporary placement nearly soured them on the entire process, but thankfully after rest and prayer the Rosatis’ decided to adopt. And because of their decision to try again, four beautiful children now have a forever home!
This book isn’t so much about how to adopt, it is simply one family’s story of their incredible journey. Even if adoption isn’t in your future, this book is still a wonderful read. I happen to enjoy personal memoirs and learning about other people’s lives. One of the things that has resonated with me the most, is that because the U.S. doesn’t have orphanages, it’s sometimes easy to forget that we do have orphans here in America that need homes.
At the back of the book, there are some resources listed if you would like to learn more about adoption.
December 22, 2012
Wait No More is the story of one ordinary couple's amazing adoption journey. Kelly and John Rosati were called by God to adopt four children from the foster care system over the course of six years.This is not a story of happily ever after but rather the real gut wrenching reality of the difficulties of adoption and raising their children to try to overcome the abuse in their early lives.
I found I could not put this book down once I started. I needed to keep reading to learn how the Rosati family grew one adopted child at a time. Each of their children's stories is different but the hand of God is at work to bring them to their forever family.
The book ends with a chapter about the ministry Kelly helped start through Focus on the Family called "Wait No More". It's a program devoted to recruiting families to adopt orphans trapped in the foster care system. One important lesson they want churches to understand is that although not all are called to adopt, we are all called to do care for orphans (through prayer, financially, support for the adoptive families, etc). I was impressed that the Rosatis asked their children's permission before writing their book.
May is National Foster Care Month
Thanks to Tyndale House for providing me with a complimentary copy of Wait No More.
January 5, 2012
Friends of ours from church recently adopted a child from overseas. This child was neglected and was, at the age of nine, smaller than their one year old. Since her adoption she has thrived.
I shared this story because it was the main reason I wanted to read this book. The Rosati's didn't set out to adopt. They saw a need and felt God's Hand and went for it. Because they obeyed God's leading four children now have a forever home and the ministry of Wait No More was born.
The need is so great and I know if you are like me you are probably thinking that what ever I do won't make a difference but that reminds me of the story of the man throwin clams back into the ocean and his friends saying that it wouldn't make a difference and he replied as a threw another one in the ocean "it does to that one"
Even if you don't feel lead to adopt this book is good for encouraging you look around and find ways that you can help.
I shared this story because it was the main reason I wanted to read this book. The Rosati's didn't set out to adopt. They saw a need and felt God's Hand and went for it. Because they obeyed God's leading four children now have a forever home and the ministry of Wait No More was born.
The need is so great and I know if you are like me you are probably thinking that what ever I do won't make a difference but that reminds me of the story of the man throwin clams back into the ocean and his friends saying that it wouldn't make a difference and he replied as a threw another one in the ocean "it does to that one"
Even if you don't feel lead to adopt this book is good for encouraging you look around and find ways that you can help.
November 18, 2011
I think this may be the best adoption memoir yet. Very well written. It chronicles one couple's journey into foster-adoption, a journey they did not anticipate. Their story demonstrates how God truly directs our steps if we will listen, obey, and remain open to taking risks (in faith, not recklessness). It is also a story of His GRACE in the midst of pain and panic. Even though they share openly about the challenges and trials of foster-adoption, they also share candidly about FAITH and HOPE in the midst of those challenges. This book tells the truth in a way that will grip your heart and compel you to care for the orphans around us in whichever manner God calls.
It's a quick read at less than 200 pages and I highly recommend it.
It's a quick read at less than 200 pages and I highly recommend it.
June 5, 2012
What a God-honoring book! The Rosatis are a family for whom adoption has been put on their hearts by God. They pull no punches in explaining how difficult adoption can be but they never fail to show their reliance on God.
John and Kelly truly take you on a journey thru their adoption stories.A trip with bumps, dips and chills and thrills. They share the highs and lows and don't try to hide their feelings at any given time, even when those feelings might not be pretty.
In short, this book reveals a couple totally open to God and His workings and their prayers thruout the process of bringing four precious children into their lives. (touching many more lives along the way.)
You will not want to put this book down!!
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John and Kelly truly take you on a journey thru their adoption stories.A trip with bumps, dips and chills and thrills. They share the highs and lows and don't try to hide their feelings at any given time, even when those feelings might not be pretty.
In short, this book reveals a couple totally open to God and His workings and their prayers thruout the process of bringing four precious children into their lives. (touching many more lives along the way.)
You will not want to put this book down!!
http://www.agodlyhomemaker.com/2012/0...
April 19, 2016
This is a very good memoir written from the perspective of an adoptive mother. I thoroughly enjoyed it, especially the parts about the desire Kelly's adopted children, Daniel and Anna, had to open their home and invite additional children in. Our heavenly Father is causing many to awaken to his longing to place abandoned kids into families and even those who are kids themselves are being touched by the heat of his heart.
January 23, 2012
WOW!! What an amazing book! Mrs. Rosati tells the gripping story of her family's creation! As foster parents through the adoption process. She covers the anticipation and apprehensions of fostering to adopt and covers some child behavioral issues they had to overcome as well. Fascinating read that I could NOT put down!
Highly recommend to anyone thinking about or looking to foster/adopt!
Highly recommend to anyone thinking about or looking to foster/adopt!
August 25, 2017
I couldn't put this one down! I appreciate the author's honest description of the agony they went through hoping they could adopt each child. I also loved her descriptions of the support she received from friends and family. Her family's story is incredible. It's clear how God built her family through foster care.
March 16, 2012
As someone who wants to adopt, this story was encouraging and educating at the same time. It confirmed my desire to start the process, and was a great reminder to wait on God and be open to whatever plans He has in store for my family.
September 27, 2011
An inspirational story of a family adopting kids from foster care and the journey God has lead their family on.
February 27, 2013
Finally a book on one family's experience in foster-to-adopt parenting. Inspiring!
March 20, 2013
Amazing, encouraging, and inspirational!
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September 9, 2013This was a great read for someone considering adoption!
December 14, 2013
Loved this book - very well-written, inspiring and challenging!
December 28, 2013
Enjoyed the transparency of this family's journey of adoption. The ups and downs were great to hear for anyone with a heart to adopt.
December 4, 2014
Adoption memoir. Heavy handed on the Christian outlook and not much substantial advice.
December 26, 2016
Very good book! I will be passing it on. It has realistic ideas of adopting that everyone who is considering adopting needs to read.
February 16, 2012
Inspiring.
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