I wanted to give my two cents on the Families Supporting Adoption Conference, too. Whitney just got to blogging about it before I did. We chatted about all the “light bulb” moments she mentioned, and I liked those as well. Here’s just a glimpse at some of the notes I took:
1. One presenter mentioned that she loved coming to the conference every year, because it was her chance to be around “her people,” referring, of course, not only to those in support of adoption, but also to those who can’t have biological children of their own. I agree. It was nice to be with a whole community, if you will, of people who understand exactly what we’re going through.
2. We should hang on to every bit of information we can about our child’s birth parents. They (the child) will want to hear about it some day. I think that’s good advice. And we plan to take it.
3. I’ve got a whole list of tips from another session that talked about how the adoption process can go more smoothly for us. It’s probably not exciting enough to put up here, but it’s helpful.
4. Two of the things that brought me the most comfort also came from the first keynote speaker, Julie B Beck.
- Abraham, as the Lord promised, was the father of many nations. But remember, even he had just one son.
- Of all the names and adjectives that describe God, with all His power and might, the name he chooses to be known as is our Father in Heaven.
The conference was more than worth the 6-hour drive.
I just wanted to say that although we don't exactly understand what you guys are going through, you have lots of people supporting you all along the way, who are willing to do anything to help, and who are praying for you. Don't ever forget that!
ReplyDeleteSpencer, It is always neat to see the male perspective on the process. Although I have not gone through the adoption process my brother has twice. I think it would be a neat idea to keep a journal for the "child" in your own words with information that you hear on the adoptive parents as you receive it. You will be suprised the information that will become vague. A journal will be a docmuentary of when you first received the information and it will be something the child can read as a "first" as well.
ReplyDeletePraying for God's will and for your special child that God has in the making for you. It is incredible to see him put all the pieces together. Again I have seen it twice and our Father in Heaven has just blown us away with how perfect our girls are for our family! Can't imagine life without them. He made them just for us... you will see!