We have an open adoption with Jayla, Jessa, Mikey, Kellan and Quinton's Birthfamilies.
We absolutely adore our
children. They are our world. All 5 of
them were adopted and we are grateful to have open adoptions with their birth
families. Our kids have very different adoption stories, but we love and
cherish them all. They also have varying degrees of openness because we have
let their birthmothers choose the level and type of contact that is most
comfortable for them. We are flexible as these comfort levels change and have
been willing to accommodate their desires.
We also continue to find joy
in strengthening these relationships through emails, pictures, visits and phone
calls. Even though we have birth families in many different states the distance
has not been a barrier to having openness with their birthfamilies - including
visits.
Our family is possible because
of our childrens’ courageous birthmothers. Our kids have no doubt of their
love. Their birth mothers will always be dear to our hearts and our children
can see how much we love and respect their birthfamilies. We look forward to
sharing the achievements and experiences of our future adopted child with their
birthmother and birthfamily. We will teach them how unique they are and help
them know about the great sacrifice and selfless act that brought them into our
lives.
Hanging out at the zoo with Jayla's birthmom and family.
We talk to our children about their birth-moms and we tell them the story of their adoption. We want each of them to feel comfortable talking about this subject throughout their lives. We want them to always know that their birth mothers love them very much, as do we. We feel that having an open adoption has blessed our lives along with the lives of our children and we hope that it has blessed their birth families as well.
Kellan, his Birthmom, Birth Grandma, Birth Grandpa, and Birth Aunt during Kellan's last birthday.
Visiting with Mikey's Nana and Birth Aunt.
Visiting with Quinton's birthmom and biological half brother after he was discharged from the NICU.
Mikey's Adoption Day 2016
Visiting with Mikey's Nana and Birth Aunt.
We also celebrate the Adoption Day of each child! It's a day we focus on family and let each child know how grateful we are they are part of our family. We give them gifts and celebrate the unique qualities they bring to our household dynamic.
Kellan's Adoption Day 2015
