There's Something About Adoption

With all due respect to biological parents, there is something about adoption – both the process of adopting and then the raising of adopted children – that opens you up to the love and support of so many wonderful people in your life. 

I was going through some old paperwork and found myself reading and rereading reference letters that dear friends had written over the years as part of our adoption applications.  It was emotionally overwhelming for me to take in so many kind words about us, for sure.  But I think even more touching was the realization that these friends taking the time to write these letters on our behalf to vouch for us was quite literally a prerequisite for bringing each of our children into our family.  

Since then, and especially with Asher, so many have come alongside us with encouragement, wisdom, and prayers as we seek to parent children who did not come from us but now are part of us.  It is profoundly moving to Amy and me how many are the people who stand in support of us as we love and care for our children.

Obviously, biological parents rely on others when they become parents and as they parent, but there is something about adoption that requires more help from others and in turn that allows us to receive so much from others.  I am, now and forever, deeply grateful for all who have walked with us and continue to walk with us.  Thank you.