Perfectly Paired: Erik & Suzy Hoping to Adopt

A New Journey in a New Year

As we head into the new year, we begin a new journey--one to share our love and build our family.  
Three years ago, we were fortunate enough to build our family through open adoption and are looking to do so again.  Beginning this journey as a family of three, having built our family through adoption, is different.  This time we know the bonds that are formed with new family, one that has chosen you as parents.  We know the ways your capacity to love grows exponentially, we know the joys of parenting.  This time around, we have even more love to share--our own and the love of our little three year old, who is more than ready to become a big sister to a little one!

This time we are again reminded of the power of sharing our story, opening up our life, and allowing others to see all that defines our family.  Not surprisingly, it remains the case that the majority of adoptions occur through personal connections, through people sharing their stories, through others being able to see what life will be like for their child.

Years ago when we shared our story, we were sharing our dreams and now, we can share the reality of what childhood in our family is really like.  Reflecting on that alone is emotional.  Even looking back at our last post here, when we were preparing for a little one but not yet matched, is emotional.  Our little family has been brought so much happiness and joy through open adoption.  We all hope becoming a family of four is on our horizon in this new year.  

As we embark on this journey, we again say thank you--for your support and your understanding.  We hope that you enjoy sharing this journey with us, and most of all, we hope that putting ourselves out there in this way will somehow help a young mother as they discover that they have the power of exploring their options.  Happy New Year!