Introducing The Favourite Adopted Child
Joshua August 1994 will always hold a special place in my heart as the month this handsome young man was born to other parents who selflessly gave us the most precious gift of a son. There are no words that can begin to explain the absolute delight in such a gift; nothing can prepare you for the emotions that surface when suddenly you are offered such a gift. All of sudden your childlessness is over. Sure your infertility hasn't changed but you have a child - a child who is yours to love abundantly and forever. I know we had a child already, our favourite foster child, but for anyone who fosters children you understand that this child who you love unconditionally and pour your heart and soul into may one day move from your care. So a confession - even though I was sold on the idea of adopting a child when I received the phone call to say we had been chosen to adopt this wee man I suddenly had cold feet - actually they were beyond cold - they were frozen solid! Until t