Networking: What Does it Look Like?

Dear Mardie, I’ve read the section on networking and there is a lot of good information there. But what does it really look like?  I mean, I can’t stand on the street corner and hand out my profile.  Or should I? Great question! And no, don’t stand on the street...

Special Thoughts for You at Christmas

From my heart to yours, I hope to offer encouragement as you move through this time in your adoption story.   I’ve been where you are and I want to share a few things that I wish someone had told me during my adoption wait, especially during the holidays.  ...

Building Your Adoption Budget

Keep it growing throughout your journey   Some families raise funds to begin the process, then jump into adoption whole-heartedly, trusting that the money they’ve raised is enough or that there will be time later to raise more, save more, or find more.   My...

Gratitude in Action

Many parents-in-waiting find Thanksgiving to be a challenging time of year.  Everyone counting their blessings when you are still waiting for the blessing you most desire: a child to call you Mommy or Daddy.   There’s no doubt about it – it can be difficult to...

Help! We’re Overwhelmed

Q: Our coordinator said to start with the first three modules, but I am already overwhelmed. Help! What should we do? A: I understand, adoption can be overwhelming. Starting with the first three lessons is definitely the best place to begin but let’s break it...