I spent over nine years as an executive for a large adoption agency. I witnessed countless couples enter into the adoption process with fear, anxiety, and apprehension. For the families that followed through, I saw, with little exception, joy, happiness, and a peace of mind that comes with following your heart and watching the miracle unfold. Of course, the adoption journey came with challenges and heartache. But, in the end, or rather the beginning, when the child was united with their family, the intensity that accompanied the fear only grew as it was replaced by the power of love.

For those of you who may be on the fence and are wavering about the possibility of adoption - I say, take a step. Talk to other people who have adopted. Get a book on the subject. Research online. There are countless resources available on this subject. The key is taking that step and listening to that still small voice. It may represent the countless children that are putting their hope in you all for the dream of a forever family.

For information or resources, go to:

www.adoption.com

www.gladney,org

for adoption questions, write;

adoption@gladney.org

1 Comments

Angie said:

I am looking for on line information about post adoption specifically talking to your child about being adopted.

August 2, 2008 6:30 AM

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