It hurts my heart to hear this. I want everyone to know that we would do it all again.. And again.. And again. The heartbreak we went through made us stronger and it didn't end in heartbreak. It opened our eyes to the world around us. It lead us to our son, Kaetheo. Please remember our journey had a happy ending.. Or a happy beginning I should say.
Our story is by far one of the worst case scenarios (based on the stories of other families we followed during and following our adoption). It hurts my heart to hear that our story has turned couples away from adoption. It is by far the most rewarding and eye opening experience we have ever encountered and believe me when I say this. WE WOULD and WILL do it again.
My favorite quote:
Happy National Adoption Month
I love you both! And I'm so proud of you two. I am so thankful to have been there with you and for you both. Adoption is beautiful, and painful, and wonderful. Mine was and is. Despite all the pain and tears and meetings with our workers, I (as a birth mom) would do it 100x over! She is worth it! And so is her family! Love you for speaking out!
ReplyDeleteAs an adoptive mother with birth children as well, I am surprised at the ignorance there still is in this day and age about adoption. People have asked me, 'which are your real children and which one is adopted?' Really? I adopted out of foster care, so, my situation is different from yours. I haven't had the heartache you have endured. But, being half Gerads myself, I know what strength you guys have!!
ReplyDeleteThank you for adopting! All children deserve a family and all pa e wants deserve too love all chidren, no matter where they came from. Congrats too you two, your amazing.
ReplyDeleteUpdate if you can, girlie!
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