#adoptivedad

[cod-blurbios]

The Gamble

Teen!BullRider!Reader and AdoptiveDad!Retired!Simon who can’t seem to handle seeing you be thrown off again and again.

“Next up! We yet another challenger against the one, the only; Ironclad!”

The familiar sound of metal chains being unleashed as the bars swing open. Hand clutched tightly on the bareback riggings as the bull lunged forward, quickly trying to buck you off from his back. You’re used to this, mostly. 11 seconds, that’s all you have to stay on for.

Every second feels like an hour of intense yanking around by the vigorous steer. Simon’s foot taps against the metal as he watches from the stands, elbows rested on his knees, his heart nearly stopping as he sees you be given a final jerk that sends you crashing to the ground.

You barely have time to react, shoulders and ribs colliding with the dust as pickup riders hoist you away from the raging bullock, sputtering slightly because the dirt happened to be kicked up into your mouth, again (and the wind was knocked from your lungs terribly). As soon as you get pulled from the arena, Simon is right there. Concerned and anxious as ever, despite his tough exterior.

“You alright? Anything dislocated or broken?” He said worriedly as his hands pat and tighten around your shoulders and under your arms.

“I’m good, I can withstand a little drop.” You chuckle, trying to have him calm down.

He knows you can, but years of war can make any man feel on edge when seeing their kid collide with the earth. Knowing one fall can be your last. The announcers call out your name, at 11.56 seconds, putting you as first place in the Texas Bull Riding Competition.

Rodeo nights are great, at least when you end up without any broken bones. Simon takes you to grab a bite at The Brazen Buffalo. Best wings in all of North Texas.

Simon absentmindedly ran his fingers over the tip of his fork, clear fidgeting, even if slight. Feeling the metal points press against his calloused finger pads.

“Dad?” It’s not the usual, ‘I have a question’ tone, but rather ‘are you okay?’

His brain stutters every time you call him that, definitely catching his attention. He notices his own subtle gestures, placing the fork down and turning his attention toward the football game up on the corner screens with a deep sigh.

“Thirteen to 7���who’d’ya thinks gunna win?”

“Definitely Ravens, they’ve got a good lead.”

“Nah, you’ve gotta be joking! The Ravens are known for playing good in the first half and flailing like headless chickens in the second.”

To which Simon shrugs, “Not every game is predictable, there can be times where going back is bound to get you tackled. Y’know?”

You know he doesn’t mean football, he always tries to maybe persuade you into a different activity, but he’s met with saddened silence.

You know he’s a little rattled from the hard fall you took at the arena, he always is, but he won’t admit it. He doesn’t want pull you from what you love, no matter how much it irks him to watch you get bucked off a bull.

He can’t help but feel like he’s watching you gamble with your life.

[novashelby]

I'm working on an AdoptiveDad!Tommy Shelby x O.C, but I am stuck on a few things that maybe ya'll can help with.

I already write The Balls in Our Courts, and that fic is suppose to be like that. However, I want to add in a lot of themes and scenes that just won't fit in that setting. If I tried to fit everything in, the original premise of my story would be pushed aside. I don't want that.

So, I have decided to write a separate fanfic. Anyway, here is my question.

Should it be purely a strong father/daughter bond? And we get to experience a loving, present Tommy who truly cares for this girl.

Or should he be a bit more sinister, and another type of attraction takes over?

There would be no underage smut that is meant for sexual gratification.

My problem is, when I write fanfiction, I usually write fanfictions with sexual undertones. And I also think most people who read Peaky fanfics are looking for that dark!Tommy that is sexual. So, when I try to outline it, he tends to have these sinister motives as she gets older. But the other part of me thinks that its a weird boundary line.

Also, I think there would just be something so comforting about writing Tommy in a fatherly light.

I don't know.

Those who read Peaky fanfictions, please give me your opinions and help me decide?

[theafcdad]

Hey #dads, don’t forget to enjoy some downtime. I got the remote & am enjoying a #WW2 #documentary. #fosterdad #adoptivedad #happyfathersday #downtime #kenburns (at North Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/BywMyg_n2p4/?igshid=12kuqmmgcz9so

[augustonembrini]

Romanticism meets sincerity . . . . . #sillyjoke #jokeoftheday #humorous #dadjokes #cute #sticker #stayathomedad #autisticartist #adoptivedad #adoptioncommunity #twinsparent #clipstudiopaint #funny #annoying #loveislove #douchebag #princess (at London, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cpzvkd1Kqj5/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[hollymarlow]

Got this message on Twitter earlier. I get it. The changes for the adopted child being moved to a new family are significantly more dramatic than the changes experienced by a child already in that family. Of course I advocate reading books to adopted children too, to help them to make sense of their situation and their feelings. My 2 most popular books (Delly Duck and Room in the Nest) are often used for that. When we adopted our son, we (as most adoptive parents do) tried to keep as much of his routine consistent with his routine in foster care as possible. I'm sure it was still pretty terrifying for him at times. My son's challenges don't invalidate those of my daughter. It's not a contest. We wouldn't have adopted if we didn't feel we could support the needs of two children. All the little adaptations to routine, meals, etc, plus the very fact that we had an extra child in the family, led to lots of changes for our birth daughter. If we'd had a 2nd child biologically, they would have grown up with the foods our daughter likes, the routine she was used to, etc. She coped brilliantly, but that's not the point. My daughter and others also deserve support and empathy when experiencing changes to their lives, even though their new sibling is going through a significantly more dramatic change. It's helpful for all siblings if you support the elder children so that they don't resent or reject their new sibling. The last thing an adopted child needs is to feel unwanted. So I think there's a need for these stories, and well, people keep buying them, so I guess others agree. . #siblingsbyadoption #siblingsthroughadoption #siblingadoption #adoption #adoptionmonth #adoptionawareness #adoptionmatters #adoptionawarenessmonth #adoptionbuiltus #adoptiveparent #adoptiveparents #adoptivemum #adoptivemummy #adoptivemama #adoptivedad #adoptivefather #adoptivefamily #adoptivesiblings #newbaby #adoptionsupportuk #adoptionsupport #adoptionafterabiologicalchild #adoptionafterbirth #storiesthatmatter #attachment #attachmentparenting #therapeuticparenting #therapeuticparent #bekind https://www.instagram.com/p/CjgADzLMNaY/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[thetonycross]

Teach a boy how to hunt & fish and he’ll never have enough money for women, booz, or drugs. #adoption #fishing #fish #boys #dadlife #fosterdad #adoptivedad #fosteradoptfamily #james127 #creekfishing (at Hammock De Galvez) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cg46MX7pWuH/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[aaron-and-sarah-adopt]

What a fun way to end spring break. We went camping next to Lake Murray. We love this new tradition of meeting up with Aaron’s sister and her husband for camping trips. We sat by the camp fire. We sang songs. The landowner Lerry (Mr. Bingo) came to chat for a bit and show us around. He was friendly and helpful. He gave us plenty of firewood. Though the weather has been beautiful for the past few weeks it took a nose dive this trip. The winds were around 17-20 miles/hour. Coming right off the lake it was freezing! Friday night and all day Saturday was cold and very windy. So we spent a lot of time bundled up in multiple layers. Sunday the wind was much better and the sun came out and started to warm things up. It was so nice and enjoyable. It would be amazing to try this again sometime in the summer. @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ Are you, or is someone you know, pregnant and considering adoption? Call or text us anytime at (864) 256-1842. .Feel free to also reach out directly to our agency, Quiver Full Adoptions, at 864-334-8593. .You can learn more about our family by visiting our website at www.aaronandsarahadopt.com #aaronandsarahadopt 😀🙏👶🏼👩🏼‍🦰🤰🏼👩🏼‍🍼👫👨‍👩‍👦🐶🐱🌧☀️🏈🏕🏠⏳🧸����❤️✝️📢 #Adoption #Adopt #AdoptionJourney #AdoptionIsLove #AdoptionRocks #OpenAdoption #AdoptionStory #HopingToAdopt #InfantAdoption #AdoptiveParents #BirthMom #DomesticAdoption #Baby #Adopted #AdoptionPlan #AdoptionEvent #AdoptiveMom #AdoptiveDad #AdoptiveFamily #Infant #LocalAdoption #BioMom  #AdoptiveFamilyLove (at Spartanburg, South Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/CcNK3o-uNRg/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[listenfortherain]

Making money is making money, k 💰 No, adoption is not the will of the Lord.

The Bible says

'Children are a [ biological ] heritage of the Lord, offspring a reward from him' in Psalm 127 : 3 NIV ;

'For if inheritance depends on the law, then it no longer depends on the promise. But God in His grace gave it to Abraham through a promise' in Galatians 3 : 18 NIV.

Now throughout the Book of Isaiah, Jews are classified by words of the God Himself as "remnants of Israel", chapters 40 - 50. That's interesting.

Consider, then, what my Jewish heritage of the Lord is: my Jewish heritage are my children. Therefore the will of the Lord is for me is to raise and nurture my children

Psalm 127 : 3 clearly states that the adoption "law does not depend on God's promise" to us.

No, a court system does not reverse the will of God. By "law," then, the Holy Bible defines 'adoption' as

pagan idolatry

human will worship

When it is filtered through these Scriptures by a child-bearing woman whom the Lord has rewarded with children - by His will.

By His reward.

[ I am also from the Scots monarchy who commissioned the King James Bible AND instituted 'adoption' in the English monarchy. This 💰 is all in my blood.

'It' is bloody Mary. Well and good, but I would rather talk about the Holy Bible. ]

Ehem.

Pagans are deceived by Satan throughout the Bible into chasing after foolish desires.

Are you deceived? Well, regardless of whether you think so or not, if YOU are considering adoption, the Bible strictly commands you to

test the spirits

to determine if Satan's idol-worship tricks are at play.

The TEST is found in I John 4 : 2 - 6, NIV, best read aloud :

'This is how you can recognize the spirit of God : Every spirit that acknowledges that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is from God, but every spirit that does not acknowledge Jesus is not from God. This is the spirit of antichrist, which you have heard is coming and even now is already in the world.

'You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them. They are from the world and therefore speak from the viewpoint of the world, and the world listens to them. We are from God and whoever knows God listed to us : but whoever is not of God does not listen to us. This is how we recognize the Spirit [ note : capital S ] of truth and the spirit of falsehood.'

[moniqueyelias]

[sweetlittledaisy7]

I'm glad they don't want to seek out or ask about their birth family.

So it's Christmas winter break. Thank God. First semester of college was hell. High school doesn't prep you for college. I've been at home sleeping and eating and catching up with old friends.

Recently, at church I heard something my mom said. She loves to talk to people. She told a woman at church my brother and I have no interest in our birth family, don't talk or think about them and we are happy with them. She thought since we're older and legally adults we would run off or seek out our birth family. She is relieved we haven't. She was worried for nothing. She said we're happy. If only my mom knew the truth. I basically went into the bathroom and cried. I don't talk about my birth family to anyone. Especially my parents. I do think about my birth family. I wonder what my birth dad looks like. Could he be the man in the store or sitting next to me? My birth mom, I secretly contacted her years ago behind my parents back. I haven't contacted her since. I might not talk about them or ask about them to my parents but I do think about birth parents. I think about my birth family. I do wonder about them. My mom feeling relieved I haven't asked or seek out my birth family makes me feel like crap. It's like she doesn't understand how I feel. What if I did run off? Would she even want me anymore? Would she turn me away? Would my parents be my parents? Would they be mad? I think they would be.

[augustonembrini]

Happy #pieday . . . . . #sillyjoke #jokeoftheday #humorous #dadjokes #cute #sticker #stayathomedad #autisticartist #adoptivedad #adoptioncommunity #twinsparent #clipstudiopaint #funny #annoying (at London, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpyFH0dqZTZ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[theafcdad]

Quick Thoughts: when you’re in a season where the trauma effects are at peak, routines are essential. They give parents milestones to make it through the day. They give your child expectations of what is coming and that can help reduce anxiety and stress. The past 12 weeks have been some of the most challenging on our journey so far. We’ve missed 5 of the last 7 weeks at church. It was good to be at @summitrdu this morning and get back in our normal-ish Sunday rhythm. Whatever your routine is, try hard to stick to it during the challenging times, it will help you weather the hard seasons. #adoption #fostercare #adoptivedad #adoptionjourney #adoptionrocks #adopting #fosterparent #fostering #fosterdad #fostercarer #dad #parenting #sbc #missions #church #traumainformed #trauma https://www.instagram.com/p/Bzo1DQTHSnt/?igshid=18s9m3w4pv65l

[theseedthatgrew]

To all the men that have stepped up to guide, love & care for children around them - We see you. We love you. You are making this world a better place. #happyfathersday #coaches #teachers #stepfathers #fosterparent #fosterdad #adoptiveparents #adoptivedad #king #family #adoptivefamily #pastors #leaders #bethechange #changeagents #lead #blackfamiliesmatter #padreehijos #love #padremio #blm #gooddadsdoexist #gooddads #goodmenexist #goodmen https://www.instagram.com/p/ByyBqmIJBeW/?igshid=orpah5vcbyc4

[thetonycross]

Happy birthday Jake. Here’s to more miles running together, more discussions and theories, and a whole lot of good steaks 🥩. So glad you’re a lot closer. #running #triathlon #fitness #sonsinlaw #dadlife #fosterdad #adoptivedad #family #birthday #happybirthday #fosterfamily (at Pensacola, Florida) https://www.instagram.com/p/CO9b7aYMt6q/?igshid=1fv0sge572u0z

[adoptionfamilysupportcenter]

A peaceful Sunday morning...⛅️🌤☀️ #sundayfunday #adoptivedad #noplacelikehome #thebeach #adoptionandfamilysupportcenter #selflessact #youhavechoices https://www.instagram.com/p/Bv9KQtSFuse/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1fvfkv2dqgmoj