“We were up against time, and we had to make a decision right away since this baby boy was across the country.”
- Love What Matters
- Family
- Adoption/Foster Care
“We were up against time, and we had to make a decision right away since this baby boy was across the country.”
“Not only was I grieving the loss of my husband, but the loss of the future I was supposed to have with him. The family. The children. The life I had always wanted. My home felt empty and useless.”
“My heart recognized her immediately. We were right back in that hospital room, meeting for the first time. Right back in our living room, rocking and feeding. My once upon a time little girl was right there.”
“These last few years have been far from simple. They have been filled with so many ups and downs; so much love, happiness, anxiety, and heartache. But they have taught me so much.”
“Racism. Adoption. Birth families. It can almost be too much…except as daddy, I can’t let it be.”
“I started harnessing the power from my story. Not everyone can do what I did.”
“Our son and daughter are 8 months and 3 days apart in age. We often get asked if they’re twins, and when we tell people ‘no,’ we regularly get the, ‘Wow, you guys got busy,’ response.”
“People believe it’s enough to just love your child, or to provide a home and basic necessities. But when you adopt a child of another culture, there are responsibilities those parents have to incorporate culture, help nurture a strong BIPOC identity, and prepare them to cope with racism.”
“‘Am I really cut out for this? What if I’m horrible at being a parent? Is it ok that I’m a single mom?’ I remember the excitement I felt, only to be followed by fear, self-doubt, and a lot of internal dialogue.”
“I broke down. It was a moment of immense happiness I had been waiting for for so many years, and it came at me when I was least expecting it.”