Happy National Adoption Month!

November is National Adoption Month!  What does that mean to you?  To me?  It means we shed some light and more awareness on the joys of adoption, the realities of adoption and what issues are currently facing adoption.  The joys are many and hopefully are shared with others to encourage, support and inspire others to do the same!  The realities of adoption are as varied and numerous as the colors in a prism.  We all have different stories, different perspectives on adoption and different journeys as adoptees and adoptive parents.  And, the issues that currently affect many adoptions/adoptees/adoptive parents are also too numerous to discuss here.  But, know this....we all share this common bond that gives/saves a life.  Life is a precious gift and it's YOUR choice on how to live that life!  It's not the circumstances behind your life that define you...meaning, being adopted doesn't have to define who you are unless you want it to...it's your heart, your soul, the decisions you make in YOUR own life that define WHO YOU ARE!!!  So, embrace your life where you are, continue to find hope and faith for a brighter and more fulfilling tomorrow, and then give back.  

Whatever National Adoption Month means to you take some time to reflect and determine what you can do to give back, make a difference or just simply share your story with someone new.  Our voices can make a loud impact...no matter what we want to call attention to, so just do your part and we can bring greater awareness to adoption this month...and beyond!

Blessings to you for sharing your story and letting your voice be heard!