We held a yard sale on a Sunday. That's a strange thing here in the South. The weather made us adjust. That's a great parallel with adoption. It's all about adjusting.
Adoption is adjustment
Adoption is Plan A
There's a common myth in our society that adoption is a Plan B for life. On the contrary, it's Plan A for our life and countless others.
Adoption is trauma. An interlude
This is part of a multi-blog series called “Adoption Is” for National Adoption Month 2019. Read the entire series. Today is the halfway point of my 30 words about adoption in 30 days. You've heard me describe the highs, lows and the uncomfortable aspects. But, I can only speak from a parent's point of view. Today, … Continue reading Adoption is trauma. An interlude
Adoption is ongoing
More than a year after our adoption was complete, someone asked me if I felt like I was finally a dad. That was awkward. It just goes to show that adoption is a process.
Adoption is brave
A story from our early days with the boys exemplifies one of the predominate descriptions of children who have experienced adoption. They are very brave.
