Father's Day

I struggle with Mother's Day every year. My heart aches for Brooke, who I am confident, misses each of the children that she has delivered. As we prepare to celebrate Father's Day tomorrow, I realized that I do not feel that same way about the boys' birth fathers.

At first, I felt guilty that I didn't think of them as much. I mean, they share just as much DNA as Brooke does.

There is a big difference though...

Brooke was really affected by her decision to place the boys for adoption. I don't believe their birth fathers showed as much concern. Both men signed their termination papers as soon as possible. Neither put up a fight. Neither have attempted to contact us for updates.

I do have some of the same questions. Do they think about the boys? Do they have any regrets about their decision to place the boys? Will they want a relationship with the boys in the future?

Tomorrow, I will spend a moment thinking about both men. I will pray that they are safe, healthy and making good decisions in their lives. I will ask God that one day, they will be open to having a relationship with my boys (if the boys want that relationship). I will thank God that both men signed those termination papers, allowing us to parent their sweet boys.

Introducing...Alex!

After almost 10 months of being hidden on social media, I would like to officially introduce you to our Alex.

Given that we've made him turn his head in so many pictures, it only seemed fair that we do the same for one.

For his finalization hearing, we had the same judge who finalized Jacob's adoption.

Praise the Lord, we are done!