Dear birth mom...

This past week, Simply Real Moms allowed me to share a letter that I wrote to our birth mom. Honestly, it was one of the harder things I've shared. I'm open about most aspects of our adoption, but I tend to be very protective of my relationship with Brooke. This was definitely one of the more personal things I've written for the website. I get asked so often about having an open adoption. I think the idea scares most people, but after living it for five years, I wouldn't have it any other way.

http://www.simplyrealmoms.com/posts/dear-birth-mom

Happy National Adoption Month!

I do not have enough words to describe how much adoption has blessed my life. It is a road I never imagined we would journey down, but I am grateful for this path. It has connected me with amazing people, many of whom I would not have built a relationship with otherwise. It has taught me a lot, both about myself and the world around me. It has turned our lives upside down in the best way possible. It wasn't easy. It stretched us to our limits at times...many times. In the end, it was totally worth it. I thank God every day for our birth mom, three crazy boys, and the many friends I have made along the way.