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TV Show Hits Home

Last night premiered a new season of the TV show "Parenthood".  I have been watching this show for a couple of years now and am very interested in the new story lines for this year. Pregnancy of friend or family member, and infertility and adoption of another.  These 2 story lines appeal to me for obvious reasons. I knew this was coming this year, but what I didn't expect was the direction the adoption story was going to take. I was a little irritated with the adoption language, and I hope moving forward they will use "adoption friendly" words.  I also hope they will use this show as a platform to portray a true picture of adoption and not just use extremes for TV ratings.
Julia, the character who wants to adopt is confronted with a young women at work who is pregnant and not "keeping" her baby and faced with the question of should she approach this young woman with a request to adopt her child. This past week I have really been contemplating this one aspect of adoption, that is, asking another woman her adoption/parenting plans. You may ask why and I would tell you because of my job.  I am asked on a regular basis for over the counter medication for woman who are pregnant.  Not really a big deal, but my wheels start turning when the mom is very young. I have had a very young women and her mom in 2 nights in a row.  I am professional and answer their questions, but in the back of my mind I really want to ask, "Do you plan to parent, and if not have you considered adoption?" I don't, I just keep quiet and remain professional, but this is a scenario that has happened several times.  I don't want to judge or pretend to know what is best for a complete stranger, but sometimes I wonder if God has put me on this path because I am an accessible professional to woman who may be considering adoption. The challenge is jumping the great divide to get the conversation started, and I still feel that is not my place to initiate it.
I think I have a solution.  I need a button that says, "Ask me about Adoption" or something like that. Maybe this puts me in the path in case someone is curious..Maybe I should think bigger, maybe we all should wear this button..imagine the audience...the possibilities...

Peace

It is early as I sit on my patio, coffee in hand, contemplating my day.  I have exercised my body already, and no doubt I will be exercising my mind later today. I can't help but feel utter peace and calm right now. Time to exercise my spirit and thank God for this beautiful day. I pray for more moments of calm and clarity.  This is just the perfect time of the day. It is quiet and I am at peace.

Just made the bed 3 minutes prior