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“Not flesh of my flesh, nor bone of my bone, but still miraculously my own. Never forget for a single minute, you didn’t grow under my heart but in it.” — Fleur Conkling Heyliger
Dear future child,
Your brother was born a few months after my 37th birthday. He was a long-awaited blessing and is my best little friend.
You’re going to love him, too.
Multiple factors and circumstances rendered him an only child, but we’re not satisfied with that. In fact, he’s vocal about needing you. Nearly every day, he asks when you’ll arrive.
Your dad and I knocked on several doors before finding our state adoption agency. It took us three years to complete the requirements, but in November 2022 we became licensed to become your parents.
The entire time, I thought of you, wondering if we were in the right place at the right time. We lost your grandmother, my mama, just before we were licensed. My faith says she’s in heaven pulling strings to get us to you.
There are 20,000 foster children in Texas. Approximately 5,000 children are available for adoption. Because we’re licensed to provide lower levels of care, you’re probably one of less than 1,000.
But we’re looking for you.
This month, we attended an adoption fair in Corpus Christi. Organized by the nonprofit Agape Ranch, the event allowed adoptive families to interact with about 45 children waiting for their forever families, as well as Child Protective Services workers and volunteers.
A similar scene is depicted in the film “Instant Family,” with Mark Wahlberg and Rose Byrne. We were just as awkward. Maybe we did try to talk to you, but you don’t remember because we were so embarrassing.
Just know whatever journey you’ve been on, we’ve been on one, too. We’re not complete until we find you.
A mother isn’t born because she gives birth.
