plan adoption

Lauren was early in her pregnancy when she came to tell us that she was pregnant. We were surprised and shocked, and suddenly found ourselves dealing with a set of decisions regarding Lauren and the baby's future. She was so young and I wanted her to be able to continue to grow and mature as an individual, go to college, experience the typical life of an 18 year old, and reach the goals she had set for herself. more ...

I received an unexpected call from my daughter's high school counselor. When I returned home that evening I asked her what she thought her counselor wanted to talk to me about. It was then that my daughter Amy gently sat me down at the kitchen table and told me she was pregnant. I was both shocked and stunned, but I wasn't angry. I knew at this difficult time in her life she didn't need someone to be angry with her. Amy decided that she couldn't offer the baby the quality of life that she truly wanted for her, so she started to consider adoption. I have great admiration for Amy's courageous decision to give the baby life in an era where many young girls choose abortion. Not only did Amy choose life for my grand daughter‚ she chose the best life. more ...

My 23 year old daughter, Jenny, already had two small sons when she got pregnant for the third time. I am helping her raise them, and I love them so much, but I knew we couldn't financially, emotionally, or physically handle another one. When Jenny was five months along she finally decided on adoption. With our circumstances we had to think of the baby and not our own feelings. The process was hard, but I know it was the right thing. I don't have to worry if my grandson is loved, I know he is. And now Jenny and I can move on. more ...