Blogging about our adoption journey has been very therapeutic for me. I love the sense of community I've found with other adoption bloggers as well. I think the support we give one another throughout this process and into parenthood is incredibly valuable. As a result, I've decided to start a monthly blog link-up specifically for adoption blogs. When I first started blogging, it was to spread awareness of our hopes to adopt. I felt so small though when I realized I was only one tiny blog in a sea of adoption bloggers. This blog link-up encompasses any adoption blog. Whether you're waiting for your child, or they're already home. If you write about the blessing of adoption, share the love! We can learn and grow from one another.
As part of the link up each month, I'll pose a topic for discussion. If you'd like to join in, follow the rules on the "Adoption Love Link-Up" page at the top of this blog. The more you share, visit, and comment on other blogs, the more traffic your blog will receive as well. Win for everyone!
This month's topic:
Since this is a brand spankin' new link-up, let's start with intros. How did you become part of the adoption world and where is your family at in their journey? (*This topic is closed. Click here for the current topic.)
Looking forward to reading your posts!
*UPDATE: To clarify, you don't have to write about the monthly topic before you post your link on the Adoption Love Link-Up page. I don't like the idea of telling people what they have to write about on their own blogs. If you want to write about the discussion topic, you can do so at any time after you post your link. Of course, there's a new topic every month so don't wait too long...if you want to...no pressure. ;)
*UPDATE: To clarify, you don't have to write about the monthly topic before you post your link on the Adoption Love Link-Up page. I don't like the idea of telling people what they have to write about on their own blogs. If you want to write about the discussion topic, you can do so at any time after you post your link. Of course, there's a new topic every month so don't wait too long...if you want to...no pressure. ;)
Awesome! I'm excited about this idea!!
ReplyDeleteMe too! I'm excited to read everyone's blogs...because I have tons of time to do that. Lol!
DeleteWhat a great idea! I hope you don't mind me participating. My blog isn't exclusively adoption, but it's been a frequent topic on my blog for several years now as we awaited God's call on our life to move forward with the process. We finally did move forward about a year ago and started attending classes and going through the requirements when we got pregnant. So...now adoption is once again in the "wait" stage, but it's in our future. We also have discussed becoming foster parents when the time is right. I'd love to be able to share since our journey may be a little different than most. Also, I love helping to raise awareness (hence my Ornaments for Adoption campaign every year).
ReplyDeleteOne last thing...what day specifically will the link up be on this month?
Of course you can join in! I love your Ornaments For Adoption! Can't wait to put our's on the tree this year. I'll probably post a new topic this time every month (kind of a random middle-endish time of the month, huh? Oh well), but the links posted on the linkup page of my blog will stay up all month.
DeleteLove this! Are you going to post answers too?
ReplyDeleteI'm pretty excited about it too! Since I made answering the monthly topic optional, I don't really have a way to link to the specific posts on other's blogs. You'll just have to visit them and see who answered :)
DeleteGreat idea, Kristen! I haven't had a chance to write my intro yet, but hoping to soon! Definitely joining in on the link-up. Yours is one of my favorite adoption blogs!
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining in Katie! I love you blog as well! Look forward to reading your intro :)
DeleteGreat idea! We'd love to join in - will work on that intro soon!
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining in! Can't wait to read it :)
DeleteWhat a great idea! I will get to writing my intro :) Are you going to use linky? Or have people leave comments?
ReplyDeleteHi Erin! You can add your link on the Adoption Love Link-up page at the top of my blog. Looking forward to reading your intro!
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