“We went from one kid to 3 kids overnight. None of my childhood dreams are my current reality, and I’m not even a little sad about it.”
‘If it means hope for someone else, I’ll choose the whirlwind every single time.’: After growing up with foster siblings, woman shares joys of becoming foster mom
‘We got a call for an 8-month-old boy. There were no details. ‘If we’re going to do it, we might as well just do it!’: Woman details journey becoming foster parents
“They handed us a bottle and pacifier and said they didn’t have anything else, nor did they have any information on what he ate or any of his routine. As I looked down at him, a smile spread across his face and he let out a little giggle. ‘That’s fine. We’ll figure it out!’”
‘I promise to always be your dad.’: Husband to single mom adopts adult son
“At our wedding, David not only made vows to me, but he knelt down and vowed to Spencer that he would be there for his first baseball game, his first girlfriend, when he learned to drive, and every milestone that life would bring.”
‘Just 2 weeks after becoming a mother, I received a life-saving, emergency hysterectomy.’: Foster mom shares change in life plans after near-death experience
“Now, looking back to that perfect, baby girl, it’s like God heard my prayers and gave me the exact desires of my heart, even down to those beautiful curls, because quickly thereafter He would break my heart completely.”
‘A Bond That Transcends Words.’: Video Shows Sweet Relationship Between Boy With Autism And Adopted Sibling
“When we decided to adopt, we thought we were saving a child’s life. Little did we know, that child would be saving ours.”
‘They chose us. They’re coming in two hours!’: Couple shares unexpected sibling adoption from foster care
“When asked if we knew this was a permanent decision, and we could not change our minds, our sweet boy took the microphone and said, ‘YES!’”
‘I was never prepared to find out I had a 4-inch endometrioma wrapping around my left ovary.’: Endometriosis warrior shares peek inside infertility battle in wake of adoption, miscarriage
“It’s incredibly hard to understand how we got here, to the tiniest urn you’ve laid eyes on and a few ultrasound pictures.”
‘I think I might be your birth mom.’ It was crazy to have even been able to find her that easily.’: Adoptee reunites with birth family, finds biological father
“My adoptive father’s motto has always been ‘there is enough love to go around for everyone.’”
‘Everything will be alright. You have me now.’: TikTok star travels 628 Miles to tell suicidal teen he is not alone
“As he got closer, he saw me and was shocked. He just kept saying, ‘Oh my god, I can’t believe this is really happening!’ I gave him a big hug and felt his heart racing.”
‘Your daughter is so lucky to have you.’ If people knew my story, they’d realize I’m the lucky one.’: Single mom shares foster daughter’s adoption journey
“My husband of 7 years told me he didn’t want kids. I was utterly shocked and confused. We had already started saving for their education. I contemplated my choices, none of which were part of my plan. Divorcing someone I loved didn’t seem fair, but life without a family didn’t make sense to me.”