Adoption, Adoption, Adoption. Pretty much that is what is on our minds right now. We have been so busy since March of this year doing all the necessary paper work and interviews for our adoption process, but it was long before that we prepared ourselves for this awesome journey. There have been many peaks and valleys along the way and days that we questioned ourselves, but we knew what was truly in our hearts.
Adoption is not a foreign concept for either of our families. I am adopted and have known I was adopted since I was 6 or 7 years old. When I found out I was adopted I couldn't wait to find out more and I am kind of a researcher by nature. I loved the idea and my parents always let me know how special I was! Brian has the awesome distinction of having 5 younger siblings who are adopted, 3 sisters and 2 brothers. He knows the experience from the siblings point of view, so it is great for him to be able to talk to Taylor and Tena.
We always wanted to add to our family and adoption was always in the cards. It was always placed on my heart that I would do what my parents did for me. Adoption is truly beautiful and such a self-less act. We don't know our birth mother yet but I love her! She is doing something so amazing. Her love for her unborn child is truly inspiring. Because we wanted to have a connection with the woman who is bringing our child into this world, we chose an adoption agency that believes in open adoption. We want to share with her and ensure her that she made a good choice. While both of our processes in adoption may be different love brought us both to the decision!
Adoption is not a foreign concept for either of our families. I am adopted and have known I was adopted since I was 6 or 7 years old. When I found out I was adopted I couldn't wait to find out more and I am kind of a researcher by nature. I loved the idea and my parents always let me know how special I was! Brian has the awesome distinction of having 5 younger siblings who are adopted, 3 sisters and 2 brothers. He knows the experience from the siblings point of view, so it is great for him to be able to talk to Taylor and Tena.
We always wanted to add to our family and adoption was always in the cards. It was always placed on my heart that I would do what my parents did for me. Adoption is truly beautiful and such a self-less act. We don't know our birth mother yet but I love her! She is doing something so amazing. Her love for her unborn child is truly inspiring. Because we wanted to have a connection with the woman who is bringing our child into this world, we chose an adoption agency that believes in open adoption. We want to share with her and ensure her that she made a good choice. While both of our processes in adoption may be different love brought us both to the decision!