3rd Annual FSA Temple Trip

What better way to kick-off National Adoption Month than a trip to the beautiful San Diego Temple?

Please join us for our
 3rd Annual FSA Temple Trip

Friday, November 2nd, 2012

San Diego LDS Temple
7474 Charmant Dr
San Diego, CA 92122

A special Chapel Session with
President Jaeger
 will begin at 6:00 p.m.

The Endowment session begins
at 6:30 p.m.

Followed by a trip to
Islands Restaurant
3351 Nobel Drive, La Jolla Village Square
La Jolla, CA 92037

FSA will provide dessert!

This Temple Trip is for any endowed
members of the Church of Jesus Christ
of Latter-day Saints who are interested in adoption, has been, or currently is involved in the adoption process,
and all adoption advocates.

All Pumped Up!!!!

Come Get "Pumped Up" About Adoption!!! 

All members of the adoption community are invited to join us at "Pump it Up" in Poway on October 13th from 4:45 PM-6:45 PM. The food and admission are FREE and we have the rooms all to ourselves!!! Please just R.S.V.P. so we can order enough food.
Also, please arrive 5-10 minutes early for check-in. Don't forget to bring your socks!
If you would like to attend, please e-mail us at sandiegofsa@gmail.com
 and we will send you an invitation. We hope to see you there!!! http://www.pumpitupparty.com/

Let Your Voice Be Heard!

Our next FSA Board Meeting is coming up on October 3rd! We hope all board members can attend. If anyone has questions, ideas, or concerns you would like us to address at the meeting please feel free to e-mail us at sandiegofsa@gmail.com.

Birth Mother's Day Brunch

Saturday, May 12th our FSA chapter will host our second annual Birthmother Brunch. If you came last year then you know Maggie makes an amazing spread! We will also have a guest speaker and gift bags for each of you. Please join us for this wonderful day to recognize you and how wonderful you are! For time and location, please contact us at sandiegofsa@gmail.com.

Come Rain or Come Shine

Rumor has it that it might rain this Saturday. But be of good cheer, because we at FSA always have a back up plan!!!

In case of rain, our potluck will be moved to the LDS Escondido Stake Center located at the following address:

2255 Felicita Road

Escondido, CA 92029

If you plan to attend, but have not at RSVP's please send an e-mail to sandiegofsa@gmail.com and let us know if you will be bringing a side dish, dessert, or entree. All paper goods and drinks will be provided.

Lucky To Be A Family

Join us for fun activities and a pot"luck" at the park.
March 17, 2012 (St. Patrick's Day!) from 4 PM- 6 PM
Kit Carson Park - 3333 Bear Valley Parkway, Escondido, CA 92025-7635
Look for the FSA Banner!

A Holiday Tip for Adoptive Couples

As this month of Thanksgiving comes to an end, and the Christmas season is now in full-swing, many of you may be preparing to send cards or letters to family and friends. This is just a friendly reminder to our adoptive couples that your Christmas correspondence is an excellent opportunity to announce and/or remind everyone you know that you are hoping to adopt. You can share a link to your profile, and maybe even include a few pass along cards for them to hang on to in case the topic ever arises with someone they meet.

Putting yourself out there can be difficult and even uncomfortable at times, but the more people know you want to adopt, the more chances there are for conversations to be had and connections made to help you find your birth family.

So here's to a very Merry Christmas, a Happy New Year, and here's hoping that your dear Aunt Suzy in North Dakota reads your Christmas card and just happens to know someone who knows someone...

Here's to finding your forever family!!!

Happy Holidays