National Adoption Month

It's National Adoption Month!  What does that mean?  It means if you're adopted you should share your story with others...if you're an adoptive parent you should share the ups and downs of adoption with prospective parents...if you're a prospective parent you should ask questions to adoptive parents, adoptees, agencies, support organizations...if you're a non-adoptee you should ask any curiosity questions to adoptees or adoptive parents to gain a better understanding/perspective on what it means to be adopted.  The more we understand one another the more empathy and compassion we have for one another.  The greater our world view becomes and the more respect we have for one another which ultimately makes the world we're living in a more kind and respectful place to live for ALL of us!

Obviously, I've shared my adoption story through my book, Corn-fed with Rice on the Side, and also through this blog.  But, you don't have to write a book or start a blog to share your story.  There may be someone at work that doesn't know you're adopted or that you have an adopted child.  Expand their view and share your story with them.  If your heart is leading you to adopt but you have tons of questions or concerns, reach out to adoption organizations that can answer your questions.  Or if you have questions for me, please feel free to email me at any time at kimfenneman@gmail.com.  

We need to share our stories to help other children find forever homes and to reflect the positive impact it's had in our own lives.  To be living testaments to what an open heart, mind and home can do for one child...or many!  It's truly a gift and blessing from God...for all parties involved.

So, support National Adoption Month by making an effort to raise awareness, support and understanding!  And may blessings follow you through each day of this week!