As I’m starting this blog, I’m anxious to share so many of the things on my mind with you. Since our journey in the adoption world is such a big part of our lives, it’s only natural that we’ll talk about it here. I hope over time I’ll be able to answer the most common questions about how to adopt a child. I also hope to help even one person overcome the fear of adopting.
Although I don’t consider us experts on adoption, with four adopted children, Rodney & I do at least have enough experience to talk knowledgeably about it and that’s what we’ll try to do here.
(We also have some hilarious stories. Oh how I hope to work those in!)
Putting a face on adoption.
I also hope to put a face on adoption and show that children are children, no matter where they were born. Every child wants to be part of a family. Every child deserves to be loved.
Our kids are just like everyone else…they can be challenging at times (who isn’t?), but they are also fun and funny and smart and loving and have so much to offer this world!
I’m sure we’ll even talk disabilities at some point. Adopting a child who is considered “special needs” can be frightening. Rodney and I were scared when we committed to adopt Bella, but it’s just like anything else and the fear of the unknown is often worse than reality.
Hopefully, we can shed some light on that “unknown” and show it’s not nearly as frightening as our imaginations made it out to be.
Actually, I can’t wait to introduce you to Bella! Seriously, she’s a force to be reckoned with and has the biggest personality ever!
Rodney and I are so grateful we didn’t give into our fears. Truly, we can’t even imagine life without her in it. And disabled? Don’t even go there. There’s nothing that girl can’t do!
I hope you’ll come back often as we grow this section of our blog and talk about our journey in the adoption world. I also hope you’ll feel comfortable asking any questions you have if you’re considering adopting a child. You are welcome to comment on any post or email privately.
Hugs & Hearts,
Karee
Karee Blunt is a nationally syndicated travel journalist, focused on discovering destinations and experiences that captivate and inspire others through her writing. She is also the founder of Our Woven Journey, a travel site focused on inspiring others to create memory-making adventures with their loved ones. Karee is passionate about encouraging others to step out of their comfort zone and live the life they dream of. She is the mother of six kids, including four through adoption, and lives with her family in the Pacific Northwest. You can learn more about Karee on her about me page.