Adoption Presentation-Done

What a great way to celebrate National Adoption month than to speak in a Child Development class at Alta High School about Adoption as a part of the Utah Adoption Council! I did this today and once last year. I am always thrilled to talk about all things Weston! But it did get me a little bit choked up at times. I love him so much and he is such a JOY- it's hard to contain an overflowing cup! I was kind of nervous so hope I wasn't doing all of those annoying things that I learned not to do in public speaking in college. You know like saying "um" or "like" a thousand times, fidgeting, talking too fast, rambling. Okay, pretty sure I did do the rambling thing but I hope it wasn't too bad.
How it works is the adoption caseworker speaks first and shares her many years of experience, does some exercises imagining if they were pregnant and goes over their options, pros, cons, etc. She tells statistics and shares experience. (The class had just got done with their electronic babies and were happy to be rid of them.) Then the birthmother speaks. By FAR everyone's favorite part. Really haven't ever met a birthmom I didn't like. (Or completely admire for her unbelievable strength. Astounds me every time!) She placed her baby 2 yrs ago and is now married and just found out they're expecting a baby. Listening to her got me choked up. After her, it was my turn to talk.
The goal? Hopefully together we can dispell some of the myths about adoption that made me look at it in a different light and gave me positive feelings that I have held on to ever since I was the high schooler in the classroom hearing such a presentation. I am greatful for that education that made it easier to transition from a grim infertility situation to finding hope in hoping to adopt.
And after being blessed with a miracle,
who wouldn't want to share that??
I hope I get asked to do it again in the future.