Encouragement and support for adopted children

Encouragement and support for adopted children Support and Development Approval ChildrenAuthor Interview with Stacie Cahill, Who am I? By Lisa M. HendeyWith his new book Who Am I? (Xlibris, February 2005, paperback, 40 pages), the adoptive mother and therapist Stacie Cahill offers a wonderful resource for adoptive families. Through the eyes and the voice of a girl, this book explores the identity issues that often arise for children who have joined their families through adoption. A mother of three, Cahill wrote Who Am I? as a way to celebrate the various ways families come together to form a bond. Shawn Voelker illustrator has greatly contributed to the project through the beautiful graphics that accompany the story.When asked about the plot of his book, Cahill shared? Who am I? "Dealing with issues of identity for adopted youth. Many adopted want to know why they were adopted and what that means. Each of the letters of approval for children to explain why it is so special to be taken. The book emphasizes the role of God in building families. The book normalizes adoption, and provides parents, teachers, or caregivers the opportunity to discuss the adoption and opening for communication in the field of adoption and the search for identity. Stacie Cahill shared with me the following about her family, writing and adoption process.Q: Please tell our readers a little 'about you and your family.A: I am 33 years, and the dependence Chemicals family therapist. I have a master's degree in social work. I am a mother of three. After a troubled birth in 1995, with my son, my husband and I chose to build our family through adoption. After much prayer, God led us to two beautiful girls. We have two healthy children adopted through the adoption of a national agency in 1998 and again in 2004. My husband and I have been blessed with three of our children. My two oldest sons have similar interests, and are enrolled in many of the same extracurricular activities. Both have tennis and karate, which is currently taking. Mine is a very strong couple 15 months of age who loves the water. E 'practically swimming. He loves dogs and said their name constantly. All three of our children are close and understand that God created our family of two ways. He has blessed us with Jacob through biological birth, and with Chelsea and Brooklynn through adoption. I decided to write "Who am I? for children to understand that one way to build the family is not superior to others. In other words, the children to understand who is the biological child is no longer important to be taken in the family. The book is in two ways in which families are formed.Q: What is your background and how faith affected their jouey of faith for the person they are today? A: I am a Christian, as is my husband. My two oldest sons became Christians in November 2004. My father was ordained a deacon, and was given the honor of baptizing my children. My children are enrolled in a Christian school, which was really a blessing for our family. My family and I allow the Lord to guide our lives. We are active in church, our children often and participate in games they love. Who am I? have never been written or published with the Lord calls me to write the book.Q: What was your motivation to write this book? A: My daughter has started to ask why I was adopted and his brother has not been adopted. He wanted to know if it was good. It was basically the search for answers. Through the publication of this book, I had the opportunity to answer your questions, which have facilitated the search for Chelsea identity.Q: What goals or message of hope to share in this book? A: I want all children adopted that are special and have a way to ask questions about their process of adoption assistance. I want the children to celebrate the love of God through adoption, and to recognize that there are more than one way to God is based family.Q: What are some common conces of adopted children? R: questions of identity - so that the adopted child to grow and develop in health, he must understand the adoption. Today parents are more comfortable talking about adoption with young people, which is great. Who am I? addresses children's common questions about identity.Q: What are some resources you found useful in connection with the adoption process? A: I have received information from the adoption.com forum / etc books are wonderful books available through adoptinshop.com, which helps to go through a process of adoption. Our agency has a wonderful social worker who is always available to answer questions that my husband and I have had the merit process.Q: What words of wisdom, which aims to provide families for adoption? A: Pray to God first and let the lead. Please seek the advice of a Christian adoption agency. Many adoptive parents must take the conces of the child to another person. They wonder if the love that child as a child of his. As a mother of two adopted children and biological, I can honestly say that there is absolutely no difference in union and love to share with any of their children. God only gives us our children, has always intended for us in different ways. I am blessed indeed.Q: What is the most important message of one of the adoptive parents can give your son or daughter? A: Let the children know he is no different, because he is adopted. Are special and important as biological children. Adoptive parents must insist that God is based on different families, but also special ways.Q: Do you have future plans in the works? A: I just finished a book on the biological son of feelings in the family blessed by adoption. My parents called LOVE ME TOO! I was inspired to write this book after my son asked me if I was biologically special as his adopted sisters. My son is the picture book their prospects. He is so grateful to have a book of paper has shown. I am currently with the sequel to "Who am I? illustrated. It should be available for sale Thanks for 2005.For more information about Who Am I? Lisa M. Visit Hendey is a mother of two sons, webmaster of numerous web sites, and between them and an avid reader of Catholic literature. During his visit for more information. About the Author None