God's Diamond Among Rocks : Rewards and Challenges of Single Parent Adoption While Facing a Physical Challenge

God's Diamond Among Rocks is a captivating, moving true story of the incredible struggles of a single parent and her adopted son. It is a story of love, hope, sacrifice, endurance and an unwavering trust in the promises of God for her son's life. This story will capture your heart and reveal the hand of God and His unconditional love. Twenty years ago the author was my special needs son's teacher. Her love for children is amazing. She lives her everyday life for the glory of God. I highly recommend this book. Diane L. Mikell-Rasa, RN Former President, National Association for Healthcare Quality Former Director, Quality Muhlenberg Regional Medical Center The most striking aspect of Sandra's story is that amazing people and opportunities seemed to step forth, right out of the ether, when she needs them the most. As the story progresses, don't be surprised if you find yourself praying right along with Sandra as she becomes a mom, secures a more ideal job situation and buys her own home. God is simply amazing, and this hilarious, mournful and soul-stirring story is a testimony that will edify us all. Donna Mitchell, Journalist: New York City, New York. In our American society one barely hears about adoption with the exception of a celebrity and a child from a foreign land. As great as those occurrences are, the fact is that there are many within our neighborhoods that undergo the arduous process without all the fame and finances. Americans rarely know what actually happens to children in foster care and how many are not adopted. You hold in your hand a compelling true story on the struggles that exist within our foster care and adoption programs. Sandy McKoy reveals the complications that accompanied her pursuit of simply touching another life, and writes about the realities that will try to exhaust one from reaching the wonderful goal of adoption. As you read this book you will experience the suspense as she not only faces bureaucratic resistance but spiritual resistance also. This book will show you what faith is, why it is needed, but most of all how it is the only way to have victory. I believe that "God's Diamond Among Rocks" has all the power and intensity to become a great movie someday. Open this book and enter a place not often visited. Rev Benjamin Valentin Staff Minister of Faith Fellowship Ministries Sayreville, New Jersey The Word of God tells us to tell the truth out of a loving place. So often as Christians - and as people - we sugarcoat the truth because we know it might challenge us and make us uncomfortable. Yet life goes on, with its daily lessons and unavoidable truths. I salute my dear friend and sister for sharing her powerful testimony and for reminding us that with GOD all things are possible. Let this memoir encourage you to know, you can choose to be content. The Joy of The Lord can be your strength. And those who dwell in the secret place o...