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Amy’s Story
“I am adopted, have met my birthmother and know that she made the right decision. I was blessed with wonderful parents and given opportunities that I would not have had if I had not been adopted. When I became pregnant, I was not in a financial, emotional, or physical position to provide for a baby. I knew that I could not give her what she deserved and that someone else could. I chose adoption out of love for my daughter – a love strong enough to sacrifice for her benefit. Choosing the adoptive parents for your child gives you a peace with your decision and a feeling of control in a situation in which you feel like you have lost all control…I continue to have contact through updates, pictures, emails and visits. I love my daughter and her adoptive parents so much. They are a big part of my life, but we are very aware and respectful of each other’s boundaries. Knowing how well my daughter is doing and how happy the three of them are reassures me that I made the correct decision.”
Blair’s Story
“A little over a year ago I had a very special thing happen in my life…I made the most selfless decision I have ever made in my entire life. I placed my little angel for adoption. Something that should have been so hard came so easy. I think the reason it came so easy was because adoption just kind of fell into my lap once I found out I was pregnant. It seemed like once I had made my decision, everyone around me had either adopted or been adopted…I had so much support around me. It definitely made things easier. It also made me realize how important friends and family are during difficult times. I was so afraid to be around people who weren't in my "comfort zone", but once I did it was so easy. The more I opened up about my situation the better I felt. It felt so great to spread a positive word about something people had such a negative image about. Looking back, I could not have made a better decision for my daughter. She is exactly where she needs to be with a mom, who is exactly what I would be if I could have parented her, a dad, who is identical to her birthfather, and even a loving and caring older brother.”
Rebekkah’s Story
“I have always wanted to have children, give them a wonderful home with loving family, and let them be spoiled rotten. Currently, I do not have any other children, but I know I will someday. Because of my daughter, I have achieved the goal. She has a wonderful family who spoils her, and loves her, and gives her a wonderful home. I see that from the pictures, updates and the visits. There is not a day that goes by that I do not think of her. I look at her face in a picture everyday and smile. She is adorable and innocent, and most of all loved by many. She is my greatest achievement.”
Kristy’s Story
“I wanted my child to have a mom and a dad, and I knew that I did not want to marry the birthfather. I also figured it would be years before I even considered marriage and more years before I might want children. The promise that I clung to came from Proverbs 3:5-6; and I would pray, “LORD, if I trust you with all of my heart, and I do not lean on my own understanding; if I acknowledge You in all my ways, then You will direct my paths.” This was the first time in my life I really claimed the Word of God for myself. I would come to find out that God is faithful to His promises…We chose a semi-open adoption, which means that the adoption agency mediates our contacts…The coolest part is that we all want what is best for her and will be seeking God’s guidance throughout her life…I have learned from experience with His word that I can claim His promises: I know He has plans to prosper me and not to harm me; to give me a future and a hope (Jeremiah 29:11).”
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