How Adoption Became My Life’s Work

How Adoption Became My Life’s Work

I remember when we decided to adopt. My personality was and is, “I’ve made the decision, so let’s do it – NOW!” In my life, if I wanted something, I could pick up the phone and call in an order, sign a check, or ask my secretary to have it on my desk by noon. So here...
My Adoption Advice and Guidance for You

My Adoption Advice and Guidance for You

When I was adopting 38 years ago, I had to figure things out on my own. Open adoption was still new back then, and independent adoption was all but unheard of. I didn’t have any adoption advice to go by. But I was ready to be a mom and do everything possible to...
Adoption Today—We’ve Come a Long Way!

Adoption Today—We’ve Come a Long Way!

I always find it interesting to ask acquaintances, even strangers, what they think of adoption today. I generally have to specify I mean the adoption of children as you would be surprised at how many go straight to pets.   I typically get a blank stare followed...