Mary, my heart goes out to you, your daughter and son as you consider adoption. As Dyna says, I pray that God places the right family in your path.
Blessings,
Erika
Eileen, your words are so true. It can be so easy to forget the pain of our birthfamilies when we are apart from them especially when you know that nothing you do or say will ever erase their hurt. I second your opinion that this article is a must read for everyone.
Mari, tears are coursing down my face as I read about your families harrowing experience. Praise be to God that she is healthy again and for your strength through such an ordeal. As others have said, I too wait to see how your story unfolds.
Blessings,
Erika
Mari, I just want to add my thanks to you and your daughter for sharing your story. Your writing has evoked every emotion and your insight gives me a much clearer picture of my own two daughter's birth grandparents. Both of their birthgrandparents didn't find out about their daugther's decisions for adoption until after the adoption plans had already been made. However, both grandparents have been very open in sharing their feelings and thoughts with me and so while they aren't members on the forum your written words give voice to their stories. Thank you for your courage and honesty.
Erika