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Created for Care!
So, I recently discovered Created for Care. Has anyone else heard of them? Has anyone been to one of their retreats? I think they seem SO amazing, and I feel like I need to go to one - soon!
My only hesitation is the roommate situation, since I don't personally know any other adoptive moms who are interested in going to a retreat. If you've been to one, did you room with someone you knew? If not, how did you find roomies? If you haven't been to one, would you let rooming with "strangers" stop you from experiencing a once-in-a-lifetime event??
Just looking for thoughts and experiences, if any.
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Re: Created for Care!
It sounds lovely. I wouldn't go because they have a hard Christian bend and as a queer Episcopal I'm pretty sure that wouldn't be the right fit for me.
As for rooming--- I've done tons of conferences etc where I room with a stranger. Doesn't phase me at all.
I had not heard about Created for Care until you posted about it. They sound like a great organization that holds great conferences! If it were in my budget/time frame and I was able to, I'd make sure that I at least tried to attend it!
As far as rooming with someone you don't know it can be a challenge but a blessing. The reality is that you're going to go to this conference to grow in your own adoptive mother mind. You're going to be there to also network with other women who have or are walking the same path as you. You're also going to meet women who have walked this path towards adoption on an extremely different path than you. I would rather step out of the boat and trust than stay in the boat and play it safe.
Good luck on your decision - keep us updated on how it goes!
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I went last year, and it was amazing! I'm going in February of next year with my SILs.
Last year, I roomed with one not-so-close friend and two of her acquaintances. It was fine, as we weren't in the room much and we had a lot to discuss having adoption in common. I think there is usually a FB group for finding roommates--I wouldn't have a problem rooming with strangers. You're seated at tables with random people for dinners, and it's amazing how easy it is to get into conversations with others with like interests!
BFP #1 9/7/10, EDD 5/14/11, Violet born 5/27/11.
BFP #2 4/9/12, EDD 12/16/12, M/C Rory 4/24/12.
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The one I went to last year filled up within 30 minutes! I definitely stayed up to midnight for that one.
BFP #1 9/7/10, EDD 5/14/11, Violet born 5/27/11.
BFP #2 4/9/12, EDD 12/16/12, M/C Rory 4/24/12.
BFP #3 10/6/12, EDD 6/16/12., Matilda born 6/17/13.
I'm not incredibly familar with the Episcopal denomination, but I can say that if you have a heart for adoption and a love of Jesus, it's a good place for you. We spent our time worshiping Jesus, and learning about helping our babies {and future babies} in their stories as being adoptee's.
I am a firm supporter of love, and even though I'm straight, I wouldn't support something that wasn't open to people from all walks of life.
I'll be at the March retreat, with several other adoption bumpies, and you're welcome to hang with us!