We are excited at the prospect of welcoming another child into our
home. We have seen firsthand the blessings and
joys adoption can bring as our daughter, Danielle, is adopted. Lisa was able to be in the delivery room at
her birth. Friends and family waited by
the phone for updates and visited her in the hospital as soon as they were
able. We are so grateful to her birth
parents. They are wonderful and selfless
and we have a good relationship with them.
We also keep in contact with her maternal grandmother. They see Danielle on occasion (they live in
another state) and we keep them updated via emails and pictures. They are wonderful people and we admire them
greatly.
When Danielle was born, she had many friends and
family visit her. At least five baby
showers were held, given by friends, family and church members. She received gifts from all over the world
including homemade quilts and fresh orchids from Thailand. Everyone we knew was very excited for us! Lisa was able to be present at her birth and made calls during the day to friends and family to give updates. The nieces and nephews were gathered and waiting at grandma and grandpa's for the big news. When it came, they all came to the hospital to see her. It was a huge family event and fun and exciting for everyone!
We also have several friends and family members
who have adopted. Two of them have
adopted from China. Lisa’s cousin has
adopted two children. One of Lisa’s best
friends adopted a daughter and another of our friends has adopted two boys
through LDS Family Services. All of them
have been wonderful in their support to us in building our family. They are so
grateful to the couples that gave them the opportunity to have families, and so
are we!
