Sunday, October 21, 2012

Expanding the Network

Even though I have only been active for a little over 2 months, I feel the need to expand the group of people who know and expand the network of people who have my profile available to them. I know that Friends in Adoption is great at networking, but my profile has only been sent out 3 times as of the beginning of this month. So last weekend, I put my profile up on the Adoptimist.com website. https://www.adoptimist.com/adoption-parent-profile/1025

And this weekend, I am considering creating postcards to share my hopes to adopt. The problem is, I have no idea what to do with them after creating them and having them printed. What's the best way to get them into the hands that matter? Or is merely spreading them far and wide good enough? Will college health centers allow me to leave some there?

And so I leave you with a thought I picked up on a blog from a set of hopeful adoptive parents: I don't know how I will be matched with a mother and baby. But you, my network of readers, may know someone who needs to make an adoption plan or know someone who might know someone in that situation. Spreading the word about my desire to adopt is the one of the best way you can help right now.

Friends in Adoption has a blog on the top 10 ways to help friends through the process. I've linked to it below. But the best way to help right now? Ask about it - I haven't gotten frustrated with waiting yet and appreciate that you care. Even if there's no news on my end, it helps to know you're thinking about it, too!
http://www.friendsinadoption.org/blog/top-10-ways-to-help-friends-through-adoption-process

2 comments:

  1. Erica - it will happen! We are rooting for you!

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    1. Thanks Michelle (and Kevin)! I look forward to following your journey as well.

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