One crisp fall morning, I texted my friend Deirdre (pictured here) for her birthday. Her response back stopped me in my tracks. "Thank you, my soulfilling friend, Fran." What a beautiful word, I thought. After deep reflection I intepreted soulfilling to mean anything that invites me to pause, be still, humble and thankful, and feel the presence of a greater good in the works. Building our family through the blessing of adoption has been the most soulfilling experience of my life. My hope is that you find SoulFilling by Francine Apy to be a beacon of light on your path through adoption and beyond. Happy birthday, Deirdre!
The blessing of adoption has been a part of my family's story for as long as I can remember and extends beyond just my immediate family. Here I am pictured with my two little nieces more than 25 years ago.
Today, they are both grown up and raising beautiful families of their own. I recently asked my niece what adoption means to her and she said: "It means I've been given the opportunity to live my best life to its full potential because someone made the most selfless decision for me."
New + Noteworthy
I am thrilled to announce that the SoulFilling Pop-Up Shop is open now through the end of the year. Go check out our first drop of adoption-themed gifts and apparel.
This Fall, I will be co-leading an iinteractive 3-session series with Robin Hitt, ACC, CDWF, for adoptive parents looking for information, perspective, and encouragement.
When you find what fills your soul, say it, send it, share it!
Sterling Silver Lotus Charm Earrings
The lotus flower is the official flower of adoption. Seeing my interpretation of the adoption symbol through the SoulFilling logo is one way we can begin to …
This triple wrap beaded amazonite bracelet with Lotus charm can also be worn as a necklace! Amazonite is a semi-precious stone that is believed to have a …
Handmade crystal bracelet with lotus flower charm. White is the awareness color for adoption while the lotus flower is the official flower. Seeing my …
This design is my interpretation of the Adoption symbol. The imperfect heart represents that love does not have to be perfect in order to be beautiful. The …
Have you been touched by adoption in some way? I'd love to hear highlights of your story or just know what's on your mind. Visit my website and fill out the contact form to send me a message!
A Beacon of Light for Adoption + Beyond. Francine Apy founded SoulFilling to be a light on the path for those touched by adoption. As a mom to three almost grown children through the blessing of adoption, Francine applies the strategies of positive psychology and the power of faith in creative and effective ways to empower and uplift the adoption community.
