Information about Nat'l Adoption Month

Some history...

In 1976 Massachuttes Govenor Michael Dukakis celebrated an Adoption Week and it caught on that eventually later that year President Gerald Ford announced a National Adoption Week.

In 1990 it went from National Adoption Week to National Adoption Month. There is usually 1 day in November that is considered National Adoption Day. On National Adoption Day courthouses throughout the nation participate in finalizing 100's of adoptions simultaneously.

From what I could find National Adoption Day around here is November 16th.

There are certain tasks and calendars for National Adoption Month. Things you can do to help create awareness for all the children that need families. I posted a sign in my studio about adoption and all the benefits, letting everyone know about November being National Adoption Month. Gary was going to take the sign into the Air Brake also.

Here is a poem that was posted on one of the sites that had information about National Adoption Month. It fits us well...


The Rising Moon

As the moon begins to rise
I catch a glimpse of almond eyes
Staring back from outer space
The moon reflects your loving face.

My heart begins to yearn for you
A love down deep that grows so true
I see the moon throughout the night
My dreams of you are taking flight.

So when you look upon the moon
Please know that we will be there soon
I pray reflected in its light
Will be our love for you this night.

The moon must now complete its course
Let’s not regret and show remorse
It soon will rise and start anew
Reflecting love meant just for you.

~Tom Fisher


There are others and we will post them as we go.

~Alli & Gary