Happy Summer! Hope you are all enjoying the warm weather and lots of outdoor activities. I love this time of year!

Speaking of love, that brings to mind the love and joy you experience when you adopt a child. This week's article focuses on the positive side of adoption and will help inspire those who are thinking about adopting. Feel free to pass it along to anyone who might need a little encouragement.

The Joy of Adoption
Hearing the negative stories about adoption can be discouraging. But there's a joyful side to adoption that makes it all worthwhile. This article is a must-read for anyone considering adoption, as well as their friends and family members.

http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art52327.asp

I'd also like to share another recent article. It's about what it feels like to be adopted. Adoptee, adoptive parent and author Madeleine Melcher shares her experiences and insight with you.

How Does It Feel to Be Adopted?
Have you ever wondered how it feels to be adopted? Are you an adoptee interested in other people's adoption experiences? You'll want to check out this article. An adoptee shares her take on adoption.

http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art1272.asp

Please visit adoption.bellaonline.com for even more great content about Adoption. You'll find a free, online discussion forum at:

http://forums.bellaonline.com/ubbthreads.php?ubb=postlist&Board=50

Your input and suggestions are always encouraged and appreciated. Please feel free to send them to me.

Have a great week!

Deanna Kahler, Adoption Editor
http://adoption.bellaonline.com
http://www.deannakahler.com

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