A Emotional Start

What if your Mom told you when you were only 11,

"Honey, how would you feel about adopting a little boy named Danil?"

Would you laugh? Would you cry? Would you smile? Would you frown?

My answer: All of the above.

First came a frown, which turned into crying. I, like any child would be, was afraid the coming of a new child would make my parents love me less. Of course, I was wrong. My mom must have magical powers or something because she, like all moms can, made me smile. Her soothing voice explained to me that her love was never ending, that she could never love me any any more than she already did. Then my dad, the comedian, cracked a joke and brought on the laughter. Pretty soon I was asking what I could do to help.

That night I feel asleep with many things. A smile on my face, amazing thought in my head, and most importantly, I fell asleep in God's presence. He had given me, a girl who lived in a small Indiana town, a wonderful mother and father. And he would soon give me so much more. 

 
 
                               
                                            -Abbey
 

Comments

[Aunt Carmen]

Abbey,

This is wonderful! We are so proud of you! Your parents are amazing and so are you and Grant! If any family can come together and do this it is yours :)

Hope to see you soon.

Love, Aunt Carmen

[Noelle]

Abbey,

I love your story! I can definitely relate to it. I can almost say that is what I did when Christian and I found out we were adopting baby boy named Jonathan David from Haiti! Then after crying when we found out he died, doing the same exact actions when my parents came home from Haiti and said we were adopting a adorable, baby boy named Joshua. We went through the same emotions, but at different times. It's exciting to know that I have a friend who went through the same emotions! Can't wait to see you in August ( or before that)!

Noelle Parks

[Sharon Wood]

Abbey, you are blessed with an amazing family that has so much love that they can share it with a little boy who hasn't had the chance to be a part of a family like yours. You and Grant will be able to share your love as a big sister and brother! I know that you will all continue to be blessed even more in the future. God is good! Sharon Wood