The past week has been full of love, encouragement, support, and excitement as friends, family, and even some strangers have realized we are adopting and reached out to us. However, a surprising few have actually asked us "Why?"
The answer to this question is really two-fold. Laura and I started dating in November of 2010. Two weeks into our relationship, Laura casually mentioned that, whenever the time came, she wanted to adopt. I was a little surprised, to say the least. But, it revealed so much of her heart to me right from the beginning. We knew that adoption would be a major part of our lives one day.
A few years, a move back home, a marriage, and two new jobs later, we had decided we wanted to start trying to have children. So many of our close friends and family were welcoming new little ones and we wanted in on the fun! However, several months into trying, we weren't getting pregnant. We went to Alabama Fertility Specialists to see what could be done. The year or so that followed was riddled with new medications, treatment plans, crossed fingers, thousands in medical bills, and disappointments. Nothing was working. It took a toll on us both, but Laura especially. Each time we got a negative result, we were plunged into a downward spiral of negativity, doubt, sadness, and grief. There were many tears.
Then, over saki and sushi at Surin this past August, we decided we'd had enough. We've wanted to adopt from the beginning, why not just do it now? God has a funny way of getting what He wants. And so here we are. We have lots of work ahead of us, but we have full confidence in God's plan and His timing. Thanks for partnering with us in this journey. Check here often for updates. Leave a comment, stay in touch. It means so much to us to know that you have our back and are pulling for us. We appreciate you. - Dan
