A little different thought for today

The last week of October during a routine mammogram, my wife learned that she had cancer in both breasts. Surgery followed a month later, Chemo began the first week of January and today marks the last day of radiation.  Her spirit and quiet strength is inspiring. Early detection and treatment is everything.  As Mother’s Day quickly approaches I encourage every mother and daughter to schedule their mammogram.

Michigan Hopeful Adoptive Parents, Marcin and Kasia

Introducing Michigan Hopeful Adoptive Parents, Marcin and Kasia.

They are adopting with Adoption Associates in Jenison, Michigan You can view their profile on parentfinder.com by clicking here http://www.parentfinder.com/marcinandkasia

Is your agency looking for a trusted partner to help your parents create great profiles?  With Parentfinder your parents professional profile creation and marketing strategies not available from a single source anywhere on the web today – greg.phelps at cairsolutions.com

Adoption Journal Update

On Christmas Eve it’s our tradition to read, The Night Before Christmas.  I make frozen Lemon Pie, a recipe passed down from my great grandmother.  As we wrap the last of the presents, we watch A Christmas Story. 

When our daughter Carly dresses Marnelli Jones in seasonal outfits it reminds me of Ralphie from, A Christmas Story.  I look at the dog and say, “You look ridiculous.  Do you want to take that off? 

Do you have a silly holiday tradition?  Now would be a great time to include it in your Adoption Journal.

Monday! - Time for an Adoption Journal Update

It’s Monday which is a great time to update your adoption journal.  What did you do over the weekend?

Sunday as my wife sat in our front room watching the birds on our feeder
I brought her breakfast, and we shared the simple joy of being together in the quiet of the morning.  We shared thoughts and made plans for the day.
Sometimes it’s the simple things that make the greatest impact.
It only takes a few sentences and a photo to update your Adoption Journal, giving the reader deeper insight into who you are as a couple.

Michigan Hopeful Adoptive Parents, Jason and Heidi

Introducing Michigan Hopeful Adoptive Parents, Jason and Heidi. They are with

Adoption Associates in Farmington Hills, MI.  You can view their profile on parentfinder.com by clicking here http:// www.parentfinder.com/JasonandHeidi

 

Is your agency looking for a trusted partner to create profiles?  With Parentfinder your parents get; 1 on 1 profile coaching eBook profile, video profile, printed profile, electronic profile, personal adoption website, social media presence, adoption journal help and profile coaching for the low price of $590.00

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Congratulations to Adoptive Parents Jason & Kenny!!

Congratulations to Adoptive Parents Jason & Kenny on the birth of their baby boy! 

Jason and Kenny are Parentfinder parents with Kirsh & Kirsh in Carmel, IN

Adoptive Parents - visualizing

To renew confidence in your purpose, set aside one hour per day to:
• Visualize clearly. See your goal. Feel it coming true. Set your sights!
• Repeat positive affirmations. Wipe out self-doubt! Be your own cheerleader.
• Take action! Do one thing every day that brings you closer to your goal.

Creating an Adoption Journal Update

In the past our Christmas season began when we pulled the decorations from the basement until 2009 when Grace danced as Clara in the Nutcracker at Butler University.  She was an 8^th grader.  This past weekend we drove to see her perform in the Nutcracker as a college student at Indiana University.  We have a nutcracker under our tree and each song in the ballet has special meaning.  What kicks off your holiday traditions? Log into your adoption profile on Parentfinder and capture it with an adoption journal update this week.

 

Michigan Hopeful Adoptive Parents, Forrest and Lestina

Introducing Michigan Hopeful Adoptive Parents, Forrest and Lestina. They are with

Adoption Associates in Farmington Hills, MI.  You can view their profile on parentfinder.com by clicking here http://www.parentfinder.com/ForrestandLestina

 

Is your agency looking for a trusted partner to create profiles?  With Parentfinder your parents get; eBook profile, video profile, printed profile, electronic profile, personal adoption website, social media presence, adoption journal help and profile coaching for the low price of $590.00

contact me to find out more – greg.phelps at cairsolutions.com

Welcoming The Law Offices of Deborah Steincolor to parentfinder

www.parentfinder.com

 welcomes adoptive parents from the offices of
Deborah Steincolor Esq. We look forward to working with you!

http://www.theadoptattorney.com

Michigan Hopeful Adoptive Parents, Matt and Emily

Introducing Michigan Hopeful Adoptive Parents, Matt and Emily. They are with Adoption Associates in Jenison, MI.  You can view their profile on parentfinder.com by clicking here

http://www.parentfinder.com/emilyandmatthew

 

If you are an agency looking for a trusted partner who creates dynamic profiles.  A diverse group of profiles for one low price - eBook, video profile, printed, personal adoption website, social media presence, adoption journal help and more contact me –  greg.phelps at cairsolutions.com

Adoption Profile Tip - your home

Your home is more than a structure that keeps you warm and dry.  It’s a yard, a neighborhood, a community and a place for adventure as you raise a child.  That’s a lot of story to capture.  It’s far more colorful that characterizing it as a three bedroom ranch in the suburbs.  In our yard we learn about nature.  Once the leaves fell this fall I found three cecropia moth cocoons.  Teaching kids about nature takes me back to childhood.  Understanding the wonder of the world around us adds depth and gives me another way of bonding with our child.  As you describe your home in your adoption profile, think about everything it offers and paint a rich picture.

Adoption Journal - Time to Post a Thanksgiving update

Our Thanksgiving Holiday includes the annual tradition of heading across the lake to the toboggan run which opens on Friday, the day after Thanksgiving. I take the nieces and nephews. We can put 4 people on a toboggan.  This year we used two sleds and tried to race each other.  The track is ¼ mile long and refrigerated, so if the temps are above freezing you can still go.  There is a radar gun near the end of the track that flashes your speed.  This year we made it to 34 miles per hour, flying through the woods with smiles on our face.  Great family fun! 

 

 

Make sure to update your Adoption Journal with an activity and photo from the holiday.

Adoption Journal Update - Thanksgiving week

What we want for a child on Thanksgiving is for them to feel the love we as parents have in our heart.  To experience the bond of family coming together.  To taste the richness of recipes passed down through generations.  To hear stories from our elders of struggle, sacrifice, and triumph.  To understand the comfort and joy of this family tradition regardless of what else may be happening in our lives.

Adoption Profile Tip

Creating a printed adoption profile requires high resolution photos.  Those photos should be a minimum of 500KB in size.  You can’t take a photo that is 100KB in size and make it bigger.  Think of it this way, digital photos are made up of bits of information.  Making a photo file size larger requires more information about that image…if it wasn’t there at the beginning…it will be even more obvious that it isn’t there when you blow up the photo.  The spaces of missing information are illustrated as blurred color.  The result is a pixelated photo. 

You only have one opportunity to make a great first impression. After spending all of that time writing a great profile; don’t compromise it with bad photos.

Adoption Journal Update - tip

I enjoy each season for the different activities we experience. Carly catching up on reading by the fire with snow falling outside, what a beautiful family evening.
What makes your house a home? Tell us with an Adoption Journal update.

Adoption Profile Tip

I work with hundreds of adoptive parents.  Together we refine their adoption profile.  Many see the process of profile outreach as a competition with other parents.  I remind them the competition is only within themselves, to put their best foot forward in story and photos.  It reminds me of this saying: 
I do not try to dance better than anyone else. I only try to dance better than myself.” – Mikhail Baryshnikov

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

Monday - Time for an Adoption Journal Update

Love is a force more formidable than any other. It is invisible - it cannot be seen or measured, yet it is powerful enough to transform you in a moment, and offer you more joy than any material possession could.
- Barbara de Angelis
For me this past weekend was spent in the presence of love with my wife and daughter – parent’s weekend at Indiana University. Capture your weekend activity in an Adoption Journal post

Gratitude - Thank You Adoption Caseworkers

With November being National Adoption Month it is important to look at everything caseworkers do for Adoptive Parents. This quote struck me today
“A tree is known by its fruit; a man by his deeds. A good deed is never lost; he who sows courtesy reaps friendship, and he who plants kindness gathers love.” ~ Saint Basil