So after so many great comments about learning more about my adoption and my complete willingness to share my story I’ve decided that I will take one day a week in the month of April to talk about my adoption. I’m going to call it Adoption April, and if you don’t care about learning more about adoption or hearing my story and how I was adopted then you can just skip right over these posts! It will take place every Monday in April and I will also be adding in anything else that I wanted to cover in my normal posts as well. This is what I wanted to talk about:
1. Why I was adopted – this is when I will talk about why I was put up for adoption and how the process worked for my parents at the time.
2. Growing up adopted - this is when I will discuss how I felt growing up adopted and how my parents handled me being adopted and any questions I may have had and may still have regarding my adoption
3. My thoughts on adoption - this is where I will talk about how I think adoption shaped me as a person and how I think many people can benefit from adoption. I will also voice what I think about secrecy and how some people have reacted to me being adopted.
4. All about my Birth Parents - this is when I will talk about the few things I know about my birth parents, including if I want to meet them or not, why I do or don’t and what I feel about them.
5. Q&A on Adoption - this is where any of you can ask any question you want about adoption. I have always been open to discussing anything that anyone wants to know and I would love to raise adoption awareness by allowing anyone to ask anything! Seriously if you guys have any questions feel free to email ([email protected]) me and I will address them on this day, or if you just want me to write you back personally let me know.
Can’t wait to share more of my story with you guys.
xoxo
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YAY I can’t wait!!
By Mojito Maven on 03.22.09 8:27 am
Thank you for sharing, I look forward to hearing your story :)
By Run Saraaah on 03.22.09 8:34 am
I look forward to hearing all about it!:)
By Niki on 03.22.09 8:50 am
That is such a good idea. I can’t wait to read about it!
By J on 03.22.09 9:22 am
Thank goodness April is only a week away..I can barely wait! haha
By Christine on 03.22.09 9:49 am
This is really nice of you. I can’t wait to read all about it.
By Denise on 03.22.09 10:33 am
Thank you for deciding to share your story. I look forward to reading about it.
By Christina on 03.22.09 10:37 am
I’m excited to hear your story
By Sarah on 03.22.09 10:53 am
I’m so excited to hear this! Can’t wait!
By *~! megs !~* on 03.22.09 10:56 am
Awesome. Thanks for telling us about it. Looking forward to reading.
By Legallyblondemel on 03.22.09 11:35 am
Next month should also be: “Danica runs yet another race with Billy…April”.
Yours sounds better. But mine is better for you.
By Billy Burger on 03.22.09 12:31 pm
..im looking forward to this actually!Thank you!
By Nessa on 03.22.09 12:35 pm
What a great idea! I can’t wait to read all about it. I am super interested in adoption. My hubby and I have contemplated adoption someday ourselves.
By runjen on 03.22.09 12:59 pm
So great of you to share your story! I found your blog at just the right time! :)
By Lucky in Love on 03.22.09 1:51 pm
Whoa, that’s really cool! Adopted April rocks! This might sound weird, but I always forget about US adoptions since the only adoptees I know are from Asia (including myself)!
I’m excited to hear about your story. Adoption stuff is always neat. :)
By Mica on 03.22.09 3:17 pm
Awesome!!!! I’m so glad you’re posting about this!!
Plus I think you’ll become a HUGE inspiration out there for all others put in the same situation.
By jlc on 03.22.09 3:35 pm
I’m really excited about hearing about it.
By Alisa on 03.22.09 4:08 pm
I’m so excited to learn about your adoption. What a neat way to share your story! :)
By Nicole on 03.22.09 4:18 pm
Cool. I have a friend that has been going through adoption troubles lately and my fiance’s sister just adopted. It has been interesting to hear their stories and I’d love to hear yours!
By Emily on 03.22.09 4:53 pm
Great idea. Thanks for sharing.
By I Run for Fun on 03.22.09 4:54 pm
This is great stuff, can’t wait to read your posts next month.
By loquita on 03.22.09 5:02 pm
I really look forward to your insight about adoption. It will be beneficial for me as MOrgan is adopted!
By D10 on 03.22.09 5:18 pm
How brave of you to share your story. Can’t wait to read more about your adoption.
By K on 03.22.09 5:39 pm
I think it is a great ideal! Can’t wait to hear your story!
By ~Mrs. Guru~ on 03.22.09 6:18 pm
Sounds awesome. I’m definitely looking forward to this!
By The Cape House on 03.22.09 6:49 pm
Can’t wait!
By X-Country2 on 03.22.09 6:57 pm
This is going to be FABULOUS! I have always felt a calling to adopt and cannot wait for you to share your story! Thank you for doing with CR!!
By Kappa Prep on 03.22.09 7:31 pm
Great! I’ll see how familiar your story is to mine. I was adopted at six weeks old. ;)
By Jo Lynn on 03.22.09 8:33 pm
I am SUPER pumped for Adoption April! :)
By Megan and Chris on 03.22.09 8:50 pm
Ooohhh cool! I’m glad that you’re sharing this with us. I always feel like a nosey nose bag when it comes to stuff like this hehe.
By Marcy on 03.23.09 12:29 am
I can’t wait to read about it. My husband and I are thinking of adopting when we’re ready to have kids, so I’d love to hear your story.
By girlrunningaround on 03.23.09 5:56 am
Very interested in learning more. I am a social worker who does adoption work, so it is interesting to me to get your perspective.
By RunWithMe on 03.23.09 6:52 am
What a cool idea. I can’t wait to hear all about it.
By kristen on 03.23.09 7:43 am
Great idea! My parents adopted two sets of children (5 total) and then has three biological, so we had quite the large family :) I can’t wait to read your story!
By Kyla on 03.23.09 7:52 am
Sounds like a good idea. Great way to learn some more about you!
By Marlene on 03.23.09 8:13 am
I look forward to hearing your story!!
By Tara Gibson on 03.23.09 8:30 am
Wow…I’m so excited to hear more!
By amy (metz) walker on 03.23.09 8:50 am
I have always wanted to adopt – I am so looking forward to hearing your story :)
By Pink Pearls & Muddy Sneakers on 03.23.09 8:51 am
I seriously look forward to this post. Thanks for sharing!! XO
By With Love from New Orleans on 03.23.09 11:32 am
This will be great!! Thanks for sharing your story!!
By Good Gals Inc on 03.23.09 11:51 am
cant wait!!! awesome idea :)
By aron on 03.23.09 11:57 am
So great. I’m looking forward to reading your story!
By The Happy Runner on 03.23.09 12:16 pm
I’m so excited. My boyfriend is adopted and I am hoping to gain some insights!
By Bonnie on 03.23.09 12:52 pm
I’m looking forward to reading your story. Thanks for sharing!
By Marci on 03.23.09 1:10 pm
yay… can’t wait to hear all about it.
By Janice {Run Far} on 03.23.09 1:12 pm
I love it – can’t wait! My sister and brother are both adopted, so I’m interested to read your story too!
By Sarah on 03.23.09 8:31 pm
I was adopted, too, and look forward to your view on it! :)
By Clyde S. Dale on 03.24.09 9:06 am
oh can’t wait!!
By RunToFinish on 03.24.09 10:15 am
i am looking forward to these posts :) can’t wait to hear all about it.
By lindsay on 03.24.09 2:44 pm
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