American Fork FSA had a great time last summer at the ball park, participating as “Team Adoption” in the Orem City Recreation spring and summer leagues. The teams were put together to offer a variety of FSA participation and community outreach. We were impressed by some old familiar faces that joined our "Team Adoption". We were also pleased at the adoption conversations that were had at the ball park; several competing teams, umpires, and crowd goers asked questions about adoption and shared their own stories of how adoption touched their lives.
In the spring league we had an all men’s team. Although our winning record wouldn’t show it, we had a lot of fun! We had a great dynamic of people, including: adoptive fathers, prospective adoptive fathers, adoptees, husbands of birthmothers, husbands of caseworkers, friends of adoption, and many enthusiastic fans cheering in the crowd. 
With the great success of the men’s team, we decided to put together a COED team for the summer league. This COED “Team Adoption” also consisted of a full circle adoption team, including: birth mothers, adoptive mothers, case workers, adoptees and friends of adoption. Some were playing for their first time ever--some old diehards--all together we had a lot of fun! It was exciting watching everyone grow together as a team and as an FSA group.
It was wonderful having all facets of FSA present at these games, it showed the community who is there to support adoption. We hope to continue this successful FSA activity through the 2011 Season!!
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