One of Rachel's acquaintences forwarded us this little gem of an adoptive family.
I Like Adoption Video
**something special happens right around the 2:39 mark (quote from the dad - while trying to explain adoption to his kids) "Being born into a family, you don't even decide that - it just happens biologically; but...when you're adopted, your parents looked out into the whole world and picked you."
Gorgeous family and such a joy to watch!
We've got the love and the marriage... Adam & Rachel's Journey through Domestic Newborn Adoption
Friday, January 18, 2013
Wednesday, January 2, 2013
Daphne turns ONE!
Quick Thoughts:
I don't think it matters if it is your first baby or your tenth. There is something miraculous about being given the gift of a child - through whatever means you are blessed to have one - and seeing them for the first time. The responsibility, the enormity, fragility of it all meshes together in that moment which is just about as sacred as any moment can get. You know in that moment unconditional love - for this child has done nothing to earn your love and will do nothing to lose your love - you love her just because she exists and just because she is yours. And you know without a doubt you will do whatever is in your power to do what is best for her. And you are humbled, amazed, and grateful. Incredibly grateful.
I don't think it matters if it is your first baby or your tenth. There is something miraculous about being given the gift of a child - through whatever means you are blessed to have one - and seeing them for the first time. The responsibility, the enormity, fragility of it all meshes together in that moment which is just about as sacred as any moment can get. You know in that moment unconditional love - for this child has done nothing to earn your love and will do nothing to lose your love - you love her just because she exists and just because she is yours. And you know without a doubt you will do whatever is in your power to do what is best for her. And you are humbled, amazed, and grateful. Incredibly grateful.
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