Adoption.......we all know what it is, but do we ever take the time to really know what it is? Yeah, sure it is weeks and weeks of classes, stacks and stacks of paper and referrals like you've never seen before, but it's more than that. Some people may think that adopting nationally is what is right for them, and some people, like us, think that they would prefer to adopt a child locally. No matter how far or close they may be right now doesn't matter. The truth is that you are bringing home a child that hasn't had the love of a family all of their life. Change is another thing. You can adopt one child or you can adopt twenty. There's a change in the child (or children) you are bringing home no matter how many.
Mom called me in her room one day and told me to watch a video she had found online. I watched it without question. I knew when I saw the tears in her eyes that I was going to be a big sister again. My exact thoughts were, "Someone please pinch me, I have to be dreaming!" No, it was true and it was real and all I have to say is "Thank You, Jesus."
I can't wait to meet my new brother and/or sister and I most definitely cannot wait to see the smile that they will bring with them. It's all about love and I won't let them forget that. They will be part of our family forever, no matter the race or gender. This is to my sibling out there, whoever you are - I love you!
-Anna
