CHRISTIAN ADOPTION: Doo-Dads

DOO-DADS

Our web site undergoes changes, revisions, upgrades, and updates as we learn and grow. There are lots of bells, whistles, and doo-dads that can be added and displayed. Our focus is not on the graphics, banners, music, bells, whistles, and doo-dads, but rather on God and His ability to deliver. Although we do use some of these visual tools, it is our prayer that Christian Couples/Families and birth parent(s) are led to our web site because God is working within them. We are motivated by a source greater than our five senses.

We do not recommend putting a counter on your profile page. The volume of 'hits' that you do or do not receive, does not determine your success in the adoption process. You only need one birth parent(s) to read your profile page, decide to contact you, and be inspired to select you. There is a tendency to begin to focus on the number of 'hits' you may or may not receive, rather than on God's willingness and ability to answer your prayers—in His timing. We think these numbers can affect your confidence and willingness to "Let go and let God".

When sending your 6 photos (one for the main profile letter and 5 additional pictures) please send more rather than less because some photos scan better than others. Please send clean, clear, and sharp focus pictures of family, friends, pets, yourself/yourselves. Anyone viewing your profile and pictures wants to see faces, eyes, mouths and smiles--so please send us pictures with real people and real faces! Please send whole uncut photos (cut photo edges look ragged when scanned--oh, and no scotch tape-please!). This also applies to any type of graphic, drawing or picture you may treasure that is not a photo, but communicates your heart more fully. We will coordinate with you on the placement of such items. We have added Sample Photos to help you with the picture selection process. Additionally, good pictures are those that offer color contrasts. Wearing colors of clothes that are complimentary to your complexion while standing or sitting in front of a contrasting color provides the information for a camera to take a great shot. Please read Photo Helps. Sitting or standing in front of a white background with white clothing does not allow us to pull you off the wall when scanned. The same is true with a dark background and dark clothes. Taking pictures with a flash in front of mirrors or windows results in a washout of faces and bad light reflection in the background. The closer you are to the camera, the better it will scan and will provide us with optimal information for manipulating your picture. If God is leading you to list with us, please take His direction seriously and do your homework. Remember you are pursuing the adoption of a child, so taking the time to take pictures for your profile letter is not a waste of time--it is an investment.

For more information please read Stewards and Checklist. We encourage you to prayerfully consider registering with our service, and/or writing to us.

adoption@christianadoption.com

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A non-profit Christian and Internet service ministry. We're helping others in the adoption process.

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Deborah S. Hill P.O. Box 243 Coffeyville, KS 67337

www.christianadoption.com adoption@christianadoption.com