Proclamation on the Family and adoption

We believe that the Proclamation on the Family as stated by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints applies to adoption. Here is a brief article that backs that up

http://www.ldschurchnews.com/articles/42211/Family-proclamation-applies-to-adoption.html

The family unit was ordained by God to help adults be better people and to help children grow to be responsible adults. It doesn't matter if the children are born or adopted into the family.



I remember when we were in court for the "Official proceeding" The judge said that "she is yours as if she were born to you"



We are responsible for our children.



I know that in adoption that there is a higher power that leads the work. Too many miracles happen to ever have me believe otherwise

Here is the link to the actual Proclamation:
http://lds.org/library/display/0,4945,161-1-11-1,FF.html

3 years already

This blog started as a way to help document and track our journey through adoption.

Boo is now 3 years old. Natalie mentioned that we have had her as long as we officially waited for her. My how time flys!

We were able to see Boo's birth mom and her parents just over a week ago. Before that it had been over a year. It was so great to see her and how her life is doing good. Boo went right to her without any of her normal shyness, which really touched me. I do believe there is a connection and i would not have it any other way.

As I look back over the joy we have had the last 3 years and compare it to the heartache and pain of the waiting/working period, I would gladly double the time it took us to get her knowing the joy we have now. It is hard to think what our life was like before she came into it.

I think I will try to post more here. The road of adoption is still there for us. We are still on it. Not that we are looking to adopt again but once you adopt you are on the road and it effects your life.

Boo, even at 3, has vocabulary that most 3 years do not. "Birth mother, Adopting, temple sealing" just to name a few. This is good and we embrace it.

As I have said before...Adoption Rocks!!!