Quinn and Jim have completed their adoption profile on www.parentfinder.com

Quinn and Jim have completed their adoption profile on www.parentfinder.com. They are hoping to adopt a baby in Pennsylvania.  To view their adoption profile, click here:

https://parentfinder.com/view-our-families/#/profile/5f0af827fc253d0be205a12a

To view their adoption profile book, click here: https://cdn.parentfinder.com/flipbook/19_3960/19_3960.html

They are adopting through A Baby Step Adoption in Reading, PA

You can learn more about A Baby Step Adoption by clicking here: http://www.ababystepadoption.com

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Indiana Hopeful Adoptive Parents, Jason & Kenny

Introducing Indiana Hopeful Adoptive Parents, Jason & Kenny. There are with

Kirsh & Kirsh in Indianapolis, IN.  You can view their profile on parentfinder.com by clicking here

 

 

 

 

If you are an agency looking for trusted adoption professionals who help Adoptive Parents create a 20 page printed profile, eBook, video profile, personal adoption website, social media presence, adoption journal help and more contact me – greg.phelps at cairsolutions.com

Adoption Journal Update

Carly and Marnelli Jones dressed up as mommy and baby bat to hand out candy on Halloween.  Superman wore a coat over his cape since it was in the mid 30’s here.  That still didn’t cool the enthusiasm for trick or treating or the excitement that followed when we lay all of the candy on the floor, sort through it and talk about the evening.  Monday is a great day to update your Adoption Journal with thoughts from the past weekend.  Don't forget a photo!

Your Adoption Journey - Gratitude

My daughter came home from preschool and announced to my wife and I that we each needed to say a Thankful before eating as we sat at the dinner table.  It became our way of praying before dinner.

Several years later I turned off the morning news deciding that I would rather start my day with good vibes.
This morning I came across a different way to Be Thankful and thought I’d pass it along. Feeling gratitude feels good.  The world needs more of that.  Thank you! – Greg

 

Be Thankful
Be thankful that you don’t already have everything you desire,
If you did, what would there be to look forward to?

Be thankful when you don’t know something
For it gives you the opportunity to learn.

Be thankful for the difficult times.
During those times you grow.

Be thankful for your limitations
Because they give you opportunities for improvement.

Be thankful for each new challenge
Because it will build your strength and character.

Be thankful for your mistakes
They will teach you valuable lessons.

Be thankful when you’re tired and weary
Because it means you’ve made a difference.

It is easy to be thankful for the good things.
A life of rich fulfillment comes to those who are
also thankful for the setbacks.

GRATITUDE can turn a negative into a positive.
Find a way to be thankful for your troubles
and they can become your blessings.
~ Author Unknown ~

 

Michigan Hopeful Adoptive Parents, Jason & Amy

Introducing Michigan Hopeful Adoptive Parents, Jason & Amy. Their agency is Adoption Associates, Inc in Jenison MI.  You can view their profile on parentfinder.com by clicking here

 

 

If you are an agency looking for trusted adoption professionals who help Adoptive Parents create a 20 page printed profile, eBook, video profile, personal adoption website, social media presence, adoption journal help and more contact me – greg.phelps at cairsolutions.com

Postcards to Birthmothers

I was touched when I first read this post card on postsecret.com Then I thought, "Having the right post adoption agreement in place would eliminate the need to reach out like this as an adult". Childconnect is just that resource.

– Introducing Featured Adoptive Parents, Steve & Tracy with Catholic Charities Diocese of Charlotte

Introducing Featured Adoptive Parents, Steve & Tracy. Their agency is Catholic Charities Diocese of Charlotte.  You can view their profile here:

http://www.parentfinder.com/steveandtracy

 

 

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When it comes to your adoption profile, do try so hard! Be yourself

The idea behind your adoption profile isn’t to project a perfect image

People can tell when you’re trying too hard.
They can also tell when you’re being sincere.
Be yourself. 
Everything your friends and family love about you will come through.
Happy Valentine’s Day!

Parentfinder featured Adoptive Parents Josh & Kelly with Catholic Social Servics of Birmingham Alabama

Introducing Featured Member, Josh & Kelly. Their agency is Catholic Family Services Diocese of Birmingham in Alabama.  You can view Their on line profile here:

http://www.parentfinder.com/JoshKelly

 

 

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Starting the work week with a smile

George Carlin came into my life when I was in the second grade. 

He influenced the way I looked at the English language

and later my writing and career.

When he is being silly or creative with his ideas

He makes me laugh out loud

Parentfinder.com - Introducing Featured Members, Tammy & Stanley

Introducing Featured Members, Tammy & Stanley
http://www.parentfinder.com/Anderson2008

 

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Parentfinder.com's featured family Todd & Heather

Introducing Featured Members, Todd & Heather
http://www.parentfinder.com/LovingFamilyFarm

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Thanksgiving Weekend Traditions

200,000 people flocked to downtown Indianapolis to hear carols and light the trees on monument circle. 

At the same time there were over 30,000 in the same area watching the High School football state championship games at Lucas Oil Stadium. 

A block away 18,000 watched the Indiana Pacers play. 

All of these activities are Indianapolis traditions for the Friday after Thanksgiving.  What were you doing?  Did you journal about it?

Seth Godin: How to get your ideas to spread

You have an idea.  That idea is to become a parent through adoption.  Creating your message (profile), sending it out, having it heard and accepted by that one expectant parent who connects with your story is your challenge.

Perhaps this TED Talk will give you an idea of how to present you unique story.  It’s 17 minutes.  It's worth the entire 17 minutes.  Please watch

http://www.ted.com/playlists/53/bono_8_talks_that_give_me_hop.html

Welcome Parentfinder's featured parents Daniel and Krystle

Welcome Featured Members, Daniel & Krystle
http://www.parentfinder.com/DanielAndKrystle13

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Welcome Featured Members~

PJ & Kerri

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I've Never Forgotten

It doesn't take much to bring my mind back to that day. Back to that whirlwind. If I allow myself to dip into those feelings and thoughts, I am quickly nineteen years old all over again. I can feel the anticipation in my steps, but my mind continues to push my body forward. I'm hesitant, numb and shy in this moment. Shy is not a word I would typically use to describe myself, but on this day, I am ok with being shy.

I enter a room I have seen a hand full of times before. White walls, fake dusty plants, burgundy leather couches and framed art work I have never paid attention to before. This room feels significantly smaller then I remember and I instantly feel cramped. There is some exchanging of words between the few of us there, but I hear nothing. Nothing at all. Slowly each of them file out of the room and I am left there alone... holding the most beautiful, tiny human being I have ever laid eyes on before. My heart has never felt such love, devotion and responsibility towards another person. Everything I do in this next moment is for her.

He enters the quaint room where I am sitting. His 6' 2" frame holds no control over his face and emotions. He seems so fragile that I find myself feeling more confident. I look down at her, she is so breathtaking and I look back at him. This is it Gina. Every decision and thought in the last 9 months has brought me to here. I look down at her again, every 'what if' races through my mind that could stop me from making this step. Every tug and pull inside of my heart is screaming for me to stop, but again my head pushes me forward. I place her inside the deepness of his arms and step back. No words could be said but to love her and kiss her twice for me.

Almost 13 years later I can still recall that very moment I said goodbye to My Little Butterfly, like it was yesterday. The emotions are all still there. On some days I allow myself the tears and the memories to flood my mind and engulf my every thought. I cry, remember, scream and embrace the decision I made. I can't wish those thoughts away. I can't fill the emptiness in my heart that follows me. I can't change the past, so I embrace it. I accept it. I allow myself bad days and I thank God for my beautiful days... but I've never forgotten.

Welcome Featured Members~

Joe & Kelly

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Welcome Featured Members~

Adam & Sabrina

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