Our good friends seeking to adopt

Our good friends Jennie and Jonathan are trying to adopt a baby. I was old enough to remember the process when we adopted Jenny, so I've been talking with them about what I remember and listening to their recent experiences. Maybe I wasn't the most inquisitive 8 year old around, but I remember it kinda like this:

1) Go to monthly potlucks at a rec center in town (these were WACAP meetings, our adoption agency in Spokane, Washington).
2) Play a lot of basketball/kickball.
3) Eat a lot of lasagna and tator-tot casarole.
4) Play more basketball.
5) Get a baby.

I'm pretty sure there was more to it than this, but that's how I remember it. After talking with Jennie and Jonathan about what they are going through, I can tell you that there is a heck of a lot more than potlucks and basketball involved. It is a very challenging process, indeed.

So why am I telling you this? Well, you just never know who's at the other end of a blog. People always seem to know someone who could help. That person might be you. You may know of an agency, or a church, or even a birthmother looking for a wonderful home for their baby. You might also have some advice, insight, or suport.

What can you do to help?
1) Spread the word. I wish you knew Jennie and Jonathan like we do. They are really amazing people! I'd like to encourage you talk about their search at your church, school, workplace, bookclub, etc. And please feel free to forward the link to their adoption web site to any person or group you think might be able to help.
2) Contact them directly if you can help (1-800-972-9225 or jenniewinton@yahoo.com).
3) Put them in your thoughts and prayers.

Thanks for your help!