I Find It Interesting...

I find it so interesting that as Rhett and I take this journey, we encounter adoption everywhere we go. While getting my nails done, the lady next to me overheard me talking and shared that she was adopted. She opened up and we began talking.

Rhett and I were selling some of our products at a yard sale and a lady opened up about her family and their fertility challenges. It is amazing to see how this topic just opens doors.

Last night Rhett and I were browsing through Netflix's watch instantly and I found a movie called "Bella." I had never heard of it but it was one of the few choices that were not Nazi/Hitler movies (Rhett's passion right now). What was the movie about...an unwanted pregnancy and her struggle and views of adoption. One character suggested she give her baby up for adoption instead of aborting. Her comment was something like, "Carry a baby for 9 months and then give it to a stranger, that is worse than anything." I really believe many people feel this way, adoption is a strange idea. As the movie unfolded, she did choose adoption and it ended with her getting to meet her daughter many years later. I was sobbing, of course, as Rhett sat there dry eyed!

I am reading a Christian fiction book and what is it about...adoption.

I was in a scrapbook store and the lady had talked to my sister earlier and knew we were adopting. She was so curious and excited for us. She began to share how she and her husband could not have kids either. When I left the store her eyes were moist and she was so thankful for our conversation.

We were at a gathering and two of the people there were brother and sister. The lady made a comment about how she teased her brother telling him he was adopted. Any other time in my life that comment would have gone in one ear and out the other, not this time. Right there in the large group I began to think about that comment that I have heard many times. What does it mean, what is it implying? How will I explain it to my adopted child when they hear it. How many other thoughtless things do I say because I am unaware or ignorant of the issue?

As strange as all of this is, I am so thankful for these experiences and excited to see how the Lord uses them and me!

Black and White Dessert Night

August 7th from 7:00-9:00 PM @ First Baptist Church of Windsor.

Come enjoy an elegant evening of delicious desserts, fellowship, and entertainment while supporting Rhett and Julie Paro's adoption efforts. Tickets cost $10.00 per person. To reserve your spot contact Julie Paro by phone (707-527-8842) or at jparo@srchristian.org.
There will be a silent auction and raffle items available that evening. Black and white dress is requested although formal attire is not required.

Selling My Goods...

My grandma's mobile home park was having a garage sale so we took the opportunity to sell some of our blankets, burp clothes and such. We didn't have too high of hopes considering peope don't want to spend much money at a garage sale. Our goal was $100.00 and we went a bit past. One lady even gave us a donation. It was fun just to watch people read our sign and then look up at us a smile!

Profile Making

Over the weekend I was able to go to my sister's house and work on our profile. I am so thankful for her help. I would never have been able to do this without her help and ideas. We had to choose pictures, print them out, pick page themes and we hadn't even started scrapbooking yet. After having to go many times to print out pictures, we have one book almost done.
Once it is finished, I will mail it to Bethany. They will look over and give me tips. Once the changes are made, I have to, oops, I mean I get to make 7 more books just like the first. I have been going to every scrapbook store I know...Beverlys, Michaels, Joanne's, Helene's and buying the items we used on the first one.

We make the books and trust that the Lord will put our book in the hands of the birthmother/father He has for us. It is so exciting just to think about.