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Fireweed Retreat for Birth Moms

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Sept. 8-10th, 2023

Scroll down to see all that happened at the 2022 retreat!


I want this to bless you so that you know how many people love you!
Jennifer Mae, Founder of Fireweed
You made great, selfless, courageous choices for your children!
Adoptive Parent
I love how everyone loves birth moms at Fireweed!
Fireweed Volunteer
This blessed me so much to be a part of Fireweed!
Adoptive Mom
I have this love for all of you because you are all incredible women!
Fireweed Volunteer & Adoptive Mom
Being here with the birth moms has filled my heart up!
Fireweed Volunteer & Adult Adoptee
I treasure you and honor you, and respect you so, so much!
Adoptive Parent
I am so grateful that birth moms have this retreat to come to!
Fireweed Volunteer & Adult Adoptee
It was such a privilege to love on these birth mamas! The joy was all ours!
Sponsors of Fireweed

Thank YOU!

Thank you for your support to make this year's retreat the best one yet!  You wrote letters of affirmation to birth moms, you prayed, you showed up and served, and you have encouraged Jennifer Mae for months!  Watch to hear the reaction of the all of the birth moms after Jennifer Mae tells them how much they are cared for....  through your involvement!  

Photos of Our Team of Volunteers

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I wouldn't miss this for the world! And I'll definitely be back next year!
Birth Mom
I've been to a lot of retreats and this one is the one I wouldn't miss!
Birth Mom
That was amazing to spend time with other birth moms, because we all understand each other!
Birth Mom
At first, I was quiet because I didn't know anyone. But I felt comfortable right away. I'm so glad I came!
Birth Mom
I feel so special! People went to a lot of trouble for us to have a really nice time!
Birth Mom

Photos!

Jennifer Mae is the Director of Fireweed Retreat for Birth Moms through Spirit of Faith Adoptions
A live saxophone player provided music for part of the Fireweed Birth Mom Retreat. The musician is a sibling to adopted children.
A handwritten note that says,
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I am God's masterpiece is written on this beautiful sign surrounded by flowers at the Fireweed Birth Mom Retreat
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a photos of beds made up with gift bags full of self-pampering items for the birth moms at the 3rd annual Fireweed Retreat
A fire is burning all of the negative words that birth moms believed about themselves before coming to the Fireweed Birth Mom Retreat
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Jennifer Mae explained in the photo what the Fireweed Retreat for Birth Moms schedule of events was going to be
Adult Adoptee Quote,
Sun shining light through the trees at the 3rd Annual Fireweed Retreat for Birth Moms
Pretty tables with flowers for the 3rd Annual Fireweed Birth Mom Retreat through Spirit of Faith Adoptions
sun setting over Lake Erie near the fire pit at Beulah Beach at the 3rd Annual Fireweed Retreat for Birth Moms
This is a candlelit tier of desserts that were served to birth moms who were attending the 3rd Annual Fireweed Retreat for Birth Moms
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Promise To Our Participants:

In order to honor and respect birth moms' privacy and confidentiality, we do not publicly share any group photos from the retreat.  

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My Dream Came True

I wanted to create an environment for Fireweed Retreat where birth moms felt safe but not forced to share their stories; something I knew I would have needed in my most raw years after placing my daughter for adoption (over 18 years ago). 

Equally as important to me is an environment where birth mothers who may not know Jesus can feel just as seen, honored and respected as much as Christ-following birth mothers while receiving a weekend filled with pampering, validation, Biblical truth, and Christ-centered tools for their self-care tool belts.

About The Retreat

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The Fireweed Retreat for Birth Moms is a Christ-centered retreat for only natural/first/birth mothers who are looking to connect with other women who placed and are wanting to find the hope of Jesus in their stories. We were filled to capacity this year!    
 
The cost to attend the 3rd Annual Fireweed Retreat was only $20.00 thanks to an adult adoptee, Dale Benington who provided financial support in loving memory of his birth mom. Every participant enjoyed a cottage (with one roommate) with a private bathroom, seating area, and kitchen on the shores of beautiful Lake Erie, and guest speakers, crafts, activities, a plethora of snacks, and all meals. 
 
Registration for the 4th Annual Fireweed Retreat will be posted here in the Spring of 2023. All are Welcome! Please note: Age of birth mother, year of placement, adoption status (closed, open, reunited, etc.), and agency, attorney, or services in which one placed does not impact a birth mother's invite. (but space is limited). 
 
 

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