July 31 and Aug. 1, Joey and I had the special opportunity to attend an adoption conference held in Layton, Utah. We were able to listen to adoptive couples who have already adopted, birth mothers say what they wish their adoptive couple had known, learn of ways to advocate for adoption, being able to afford adoption, listen to children who have been adopted and their stories, and many other wonderful talks and sessions. This conference invited everyone who is involved in adoption, including, birth parents, birth parents families, adopted couples and their families, and case workers.
The best thing Joey and I have been to this entire year was this conference. Both of us REALLY enjoyed the birth parent panels and being able to hear straight from birth parents and what they have gone through. My heart has opened up so much to them. It may seem really crazy, but by going to Families Supporting Adoption meetings and this conference on adoption, I have gained so much love to those women who choose to make such an unselfish decision. We were able to see what it would be like to have an open relationship(open adoption) with a birth mother, and the wonderful blessings it may bring to everyone involved.
The Holy Ghost was at the conference and in our hearts each day. It bore witness to us about the gift of adoption and the true miracle that it is. Our hearts are full and open to the wonderful gift of adoption. What a blessing it is to EVERYONE!
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