After Daphne was born
and the adoption finalized, the two pieces of paper that stood in our way of
being finished with the adoption-related paperwork were the birth certificate
and the Social Security number.
We've got the love and the marriage... Adam & Rachel's Journey through Domestic Newborn Adoption
Thursday, March 14, 2013
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
The Agape Project
Stumbled across this video and couldn't resist passing it on. Especially since it is Valentine's Day (or almost, depending on when you receive this blog post).
Agape is a Greek word for a particular type of love. Agape love is love that is based upon principle and is, by far, the noblest type of love. Agape love is unselfish and is more than just an emotional response. That's the type of love that is involved in most adoptions.
The Agape Project Video
Agape is a Greek word for a particular type of love. Agape love is love that is based upon principle and is, by far, the noblest type of love. Agape love is unselfish and is more than just an emotional response. That's the type of love that is involved in most adoptions.
The Agape Project Video
Friday, February 1, 2013
Goodbye Infant Room...
As Daphne moves her way
into toddler-hood she also has to make the transition to a new room at daycare.
As we were scheduling 1 year photos and organizing her first birthday party there
were little to no tears shed, mostly just that excited feeling -- we made it a
whole year!! Then one weekday when Adam did ‘pick up’ for Rachel (usually he
drops off – working mom’s utilizing day
care know what a win-win this can be) he mentioned that he had a brief
encounter with the Center Director (Rhonda) and was given THE LETTER.
Friday, January 18, 2013
I Like Adoption - Video
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!
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!
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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