Why we want to adopt and provide foster care. By Dr. Diane Dike

Adoption means you grew in your mommy’s heart instead of her tummy. –Author unknown 

To be "mother" to someone who needs me means more now than ever. On February 18, 2010, my mother passed away and I realized how much I 'd lost. As I review memories one thing rings true, she loved me. 

Although I have no children of my own, I've never let that stop me from helping as many as possible especially during my twelve years of teaching severely disabled, juvenile delinquents, special and physical education, and coaching sports. I continue reaching out with hope and encouragement through our book's, speaking events, singing, leading our team of international volunteers through our nonprofit, Second Chance with Saving Grace that helps hurting people and animals. I've babysat since I was eleven and earned a Ph.D. in Human Services and Counseling Psychology while growing through difficult times that included chronic illness, divorce and almost having my legs amputated. These experiences continue to motivate me to have a significant and lasting relationship with children.

My husband, Paul, and I were certified to be foster parents 11 years ago, but with moving, travel plans, and life commitments, the timing didn’t line up. I spoke to Paul about my remaining desire to provide a safe place for broken children to heal and about adopting if the opportunity arose in November of 2010. Paul gave a long list about why this wasn’t a good idea. Most of the reasons were based on fear: fear that I wasn’t healthy enough; fear of the financial burden; and most significantly, fear of the lifestyle changes required to be a parent. I wasn’t deterred and did what I always do when confronted with the unknown: I prayed.

One day Paul came home and said, “Okay, go for it! I can see it will be more harmful for you not to try than any of my reasons why we shouldn’t.” He’d talked to friends and it was obvious that God had worked on his heart. He was now excited to share his love of the outdoors with hurting kids. 

The process has been time-intensive, costly and emotion-filled, but we are ready. Our faith will keep us strong, courageous and able to work through the ups and downs. Our hearts and loving arms are open to a home bursting with healthy family memories that will offer a lifetime of faith, hope, joy and love. And one day when I’m gone, my children will know THEIR Mom loved them, and they will be sure to pass that love on.

Every child will have a Love Kit, Blanket and Bear

waiting to welcome them home!

Drop off donations at the Eagle Headquarters ANYTIME. 
Mail items to: 

SCwSG 

PO 673 

Eagle, CO 81631 

THANK YOU! We have many items on our wish list. Most importantly, we hope to find a Vehicle - to fit 8 or more, (Minivan, SUV, Van ~ type) ...  Help collecting used or new items is appreciated!!

Stay Strong & Courageous!

Paul, Gracie, Diane & the SCwSG Volunteer Team

Enjoy pictures on our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/DianeDike

Kristie Barton's Volunteer Testimony!

My husband, Keith Barton, and I have been together for five years. We have a daughter and son. We always believed we were close to God until we actually were! We got married and baptized at our home on the same night, Sept. 4, 2011. God sent us signs of what he wanted us to do and why. Everything changed for the better that night.


I had God-given gifts and dismissed them or ignored them throughout my life. After I really gave myself to the Lord, my gifts and blessing came on full force. It's exciting and I'm hungering for more! I don't make it to every church function, but I always make sure to keep my feet grounded in the Word, even if that means staying up late to study, journal and read my Bible. 


Even with all the blessings pouring in, we still struggled financially.  Since I wanted to stay home to raise my children, and with daycare costing more than what I could make in wages, I prayed patiently for God. I started babysitting children but when it caused negative changes in my own, I knew that was not right. My children’s well-being is more important than money. 


One morning, I came across a link to “start your own business, only $99.” Doubtful, I clicked on the link for more information, and found out the job was to be a Scentsy consultant. I love Scentsy products, but never considered selling them. I was hesitant having tried Avon in the past and lost money rather than gained. However, I didn’t have God's help in that venture, so I called the number. We only had $220 to our name, I was very cautious.


The next day I couldn't stop thinking about it! So I dove in and trusted God. I signed up, and found every other consultant to be good hearted, honest, Christian women. 


Thinking of ways to give back to God, I remembered my mother-in-law, Trisha Barton, so happy volunteering with SCwSG. She told me Diane’s inspiring story and a little about the organization. I was amazed, and wanted to help children and animals too. So, I decided to donate 10 percent of my product sales to help the foster care program.  


The same night, I awoke at 3:30 a.m. KNOWING I was to raise that amount to 15 percent, gladly giving most of my commissions to SCwSG. And God has blessed me!  I have reached level one in Scentsy's 70-day goal in just 2.5 weeks. My personal wish is to at least get to a level 2. I would not have been able to do this alone. It is only through God that it was made true! I am not far from my second goal.  I am so thankful for God's blessings in this, and I'm so happy to share my blessings with SCwSG.


If you would like to help, please find my link in the Second Chance with Saving Grace store under "fundraisers" or go directly to my site. Be sure to click on the SCwSG party link so we can keep track of how much we raise (orders over $150 get free shipping). Feel free to call my business line: 903-394-2231 if you need help or want to join the SCwSG Fundraising Team or are interested in volunteering with this outstanding organization!