Adoption Fair 2009

There is an adoption fair at the Lethbridge College on November 21st. It is on promoting healthy attachment. It is from 8-4. There is a fee of $15.75 but that covers lunch as well. Registration is recommended to be done by November 13th. Call 403-320-3323.

A reminder about the world wide adoption fast on the 1st of November.

We are also trying to get a temple trip together for the 6th of November, the 7:30 session.

November 1st

On November 1st there is a worldwide adoption fast! Please participate with your families.

Ensign Article on Adoption...

In the February Ensign there is a article on the many voices of Adoption. Make sure you read it and share it with friends and family. We'd love for you to share your comments with the editor of the magazine. Our hope is that they will continue to cover stories of adoption and by everyone sending in comments to the Ensign they will.

You can either email the magazine directly or contact Susan Dong for the editor's direct email address. Melissa Merrill was the editor of the article.

http://lds.org/ldsorg/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=2354fccf2b7db010VgnVCM1000004d82620aRCRD&locale=0&sourceId=45169d9ff732f110VgnVCM100000176f620a____

Thank you!

Birthmother video...

Here is a great video on adoption that a birthmother posted on youtube.com. Check it out and share.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGCxBmoAIAE

Being an Adoption Advocate... Service!

Burnout can happen very easily as we all lead busy lives. Here is a great article I found in the Ensign on finding peace. This part stuck out to me and made me think of my adoption service. Enjoy.

"Reach outward- Though exaltation is a personal matter, and while individuals are saved not as a group but indeed as individuals, yet one cannot live in a vacuum. Membership in the Church calls forth a determination to serve. A position of responsibility may not be of recognized importance, nor may the reward be broadly known. Service, to be acceptable to the Savior, must come from willing minds, ready hands, and pledged hearts.
Occasionally discouragement may darken our pathway; frustration may be a constant companion. In our ears there may sound the sophistry of Satan as he whispers, “You cannot save the world; your small efforts are meaningless. You haven’t time to be concerned for others.” Trusting in the Lord, let us turn our heads from such falsehoods and make certain our feet are firmly planted in the path of service and our hearts and souls dedicated to follow the example of the Lord. In moments when the light of resolution dims and when the heart grows faint, we can take comfort from His promise: “Be not weary in well-doing. … Out of small things proceedeth that which is great. Behold, the Lord requireth the heart and a willing mind.” D&C 64:33–34."
Thomas S. Monson, “Finding Peace,” Ensign, Mar 2004, 2–7

New Resource

Here is a new blog to help share finding successes in adoption.
http://fsa-findingsuccess.blogspot.com/
Share it!

Canada Day Celebrations!

Raymond had a float in their Heritage Days Parade on July 1st for FSA! This is our first year and so we hope to do more in 2009! Come join us or do your own in your town! It is a great way to promote adoption in general and be involved in your community! Go Canada! Go adoption!