“Do you mean… for always?”Mary agreed, tears welled up in her eyes. “We would be happy to welcome you into our family if that is your wish.” “You would be like our son in every important aspect.”Adam’s lip trembled, showing his emotions. “But… what about my arm?” Don’t you want to have a child of your own?Mary and Josh were both surprised by the question. She felt really sad when she thought that Adam could believe that.She kneeled on the chilly kitchen floor, gazing directly at him.”Adam, please pay attention to what I’m saying.” You are great just as you are. Your arm does not determine who you are. What makes you complete is your heart and your spirit.
“We love every part of you,” Mary said, trying not to cry as she spoke.Josh was on his knees next to her.”We have been waiting for your mother to arrive because I believe she also wants to see you. However, it seems she may not come. Child services has given us permission to begin the process of becoming your legal guardians first and then officially adopting you.
“”Do you want that?” Mary said.Adam was not sure he got that explanation, but he put his arm around Mary and hid his face in her neck. “Yes, I want to,” he cried. “I would like to be your child.”The process of adopting a child was difficult, but Mary and Josh remained determined throughout. They worked additional hours at their jobs in the food service industry.
