My Adoption Reunion Anniversary
It's amazing, what I remember. I remember most of my past foster children's birthdays, if not the absolute dates, the correct month. I just have a sense for dates and events. Probably why I enjoyed history classes in school. (I totally rocked Lost Civilizations class in college. Love. It.) So, it's no wonder that I also remember when I first met Pam.
I think I remember things, because I document almost every major event in my journal.
"Yesterday, August 28, 1995, I met my sister Pam for the first time. My first thought as she stood outside the door is that she is beautiful."
I may not remember the date of this event consciously, but somewhere inside, it is still there and my body reminds me. I often wonder how I'd be different today if I had a big sister, instead of being the big sister. Isn't that something some of us affected by adoption wonder?
Click "comments" below and share things you wonder about when you consider adoption and it's impact on your life and family.
Our first meeting that August evening in 1995, Chrissy, Charla, Pam, & Carrie.Photo © Carrie Craft
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Suggested Reading:Developmental Grieving - a definition
Adoption Reunion and the Adoptive Family
Before You Enter Into an Adoption Reunion for Birth Parents
Before You Enter Into an Adoption Reunion for the Adoptee
Before You Help Your Child Enter Into an Adoption Reunion for Adoptive Parents
Comments
We’ve been considering adoption for years. While child birth is an option, some medical issues may get in the way. I’m always worried about how the child will fit in with the family.
What’s his/her past history? Are they’re major problems that will have to be worked out? It’s a major step. We’ve done some of the adoption paperwork through myadoptionforms.com, but I’m still not ready to go the whole way.
I agree with Lori. Adopting a child is a tough decision. But, I think eventually everything will work out for the best.
Thanks for the great blog. It’s a wonderful story.