After thinking about topics that are important to write about. I decided that I should send for an Adoption Information Packet. It has been 12 years since we adopted our first child. So much could have changed in that amount of time.

I received the information in the mail yesterday and I pulled my old packet from my files. I was surprised that not much had changed. Sure there was a new look to the packet. They also sponsor one child in the packet and tell about him in depth to create interest in adopting him. Which is a new change that I like.

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As Foster/Adoptive Parents our free time each week is very important to us. That is why it is good to work with your Foster/Adoption Worker and to ask them how you can get in quality training hours. That will count for the on record hours you need to keep your license up to date.

A few of the ways I used to get quality training hours are:

1.) View a Video about children and parenting or any approved subject that the worker recommends. Then write a short essay covering what you learned in the Video.

2.) Do a book review on... more

We all have our reasons for why we decided to adopt. Of course in the beginning I don't think my reasoning was a reality.

My husband and I had taught youth group at our church for several years. It was always just a given that we would have our own family. When it didn't work out that way. We felt the Lord was maybe calling us to go out and save the world's children.

Like that great poster that says, "Saving the world one child at a time." Well we should have known then that we never did anything one child at a time.... more

Like the life of a caterpillar as it creates a cacoon of protection during it's transition. So will an adoptive child shelter it's self for a time of transition.

What happens to the caterpillar while it is in the cacoon? We surely know the results of it's transformation. When the cacoon is pushed away and the beautiful results takes flight as a butterfly.

This is the dream of every adoptive parent. That some how they can help their child through the transition and watch them take flight like that beautiful butterfly.

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There are millions of children all over the world waiting for a loving home.

There are just as many infertile couples out there who would give all they have just to be parents. What is more amazing is that some of those infertile couples go on to adopt and then are blessed with a pregnancy of their own. Maybe the satisfaction of finally being a mom or dad sets in and the body relaxes enough to work properly on it's own. Who really knows, but these miracles do happen.

I know that the parents of the children left in orphanages all over... more

Recently after speaking with someone about the "National Fatherhood Coalition." On the importance of a male role model being present in a child's life. I began thinking about what a Father figure really means.

You may call him Dad or Daddy, Pop or Poppa. He could have been an Uncle or even a Grand Dad. Whomever he was. What he taught you is worth more than words.

In Foster Care and Adoption. Even in single parent homes. At times the male and or female role model may not be present. In these cases who is the person that shows... more

Pack your bags. Take warm clothes and don't forget extra socks. A toothbrush, some paper to write home and get some sleep. Summer Camp is just a few short days away.

What a great place to meet new friends. Sing camp songs, explore the woods around you, learn to play games and be a team player. Kids from every where will be there. Learning and sharing all the new activities with you. Friendships can be made that will last a life time.

For every good thing about summer camp. For some there is a bad thing. Some kids are scared. They... more

Is time ticking by you so quickly that you do not know if having a family is in the plan for your life?

In todays world this happens to most of the career minded people. They work hard at building a life. A good career, A beautiful home, Just the right car. Just when you would think all is well. Something still seems to be missing.

Maybe your life can not handle diapers and day care. Maybe you don't want to fuss with teaching a toddler to talk or potty train.

But....Maybe children would enhance your life and make... more

Good Emotional Health is a nice place to begin when working with our children.

Most people believe that working with the emotional health and needs for our children begins with a therapist. When honestly it begins at home in our kitchen. Fixing good healthy foods to provide the basic essentials for a healthy body.

Proper diet is one of the best ways to ensure that your child is growing up healthy. Nutritionist can provide you with the different types of food that effect our emotional health and may be a cause for depression... more

As adoptive parents I think the most horrid feeling you can have is not being able to make things right for your child.

Some times your adopted child is going to feel sad. No matter what you do to comfort them or chase away the feelings, they will still have to live through them.

There are a lot of things we can do to take care of them. Such as feed them, pick out cool clothes for them, fix their hair just right. Buy them nice bikes and toys or books. Make sure they bath and learn manners. Teach them about God and what you know to be of value in life. However, you can... more