Adventures in Adoption Anyone who has adopted a child, or is thinking of adopting, will benefit from Marsha Sanchez' experience with her adopted daughter. Ms. Sanchez is a licensed social worker with extensive experience dealing with the complicated family issues of her clients. However, she was not quite prepared for the challenges of helping a troubled child evolve into a responsible adult. The life lessons contained in this book are useful in all relationships, beyond those of families who choose adoption. Ms. Sanchez shows us how to accept others as they are, and love them while encouraging them to love themselves. Even though some of life's lessons are painful, we can be grateful for them and for the spiritual growth they offer us.
About the Author: Marsha Sanchez was born and raised in a small East Texas town. Her mother was a beautician and retired from Sears. Her father worked for the city and retired later. She has three other siblings, all older than her. Marsha has always had a strong family oriented spirit. She is always trying to keep the momentum going with the family especially since her mother passed away six years ago. Marsha attended SFASU and graduated in 1995 with a Bachelors in Social Work. Since then, she has also obtained a certification as an Assisted Living Manager. Later the received her certification as a Life Coach. She enjoys helping others but has a special place in her heart for the elderly. She currently works as a Social Services Director in Texas. Marsha's hobbies include spending time with her family, gardening, figure skating and anything that is outdoors. She has always had a positive attitude and enjoys helping others feel good about themselves. She does not let anything get in her way of reaching her goals. She perseveres and keeps working hard toward her dreams. She does not give up easily. She started a journal when she was fostering Jocelyn and decided that it was worth working on a book that might help others with foster to adopt families. She has learned more than she thought she would. Jocelyn helped her learn some things about her own self. They were not only helping Jocelyn, but at the same time, she was helping the family and didn't even know it. She writes this book not to bring out the bad but to let others see the good and help others with that process. She hopes that it comes across as a positive note. She looks to God everyday for strength and guidance. He is the most important person in her life. She relies on Him daily. She continues daily to instill the faith in all her family just as her mother did for her children.