The Truth

On September 24th, 2007 Chuck and I returned home after three weeks in Vietnam with our newly adopted son Rhett who was 3 years old. The international adoption process is not for the faint of heart, in fact, it is filled with ups and downs. But when I reflect on the process now a smile comes to my face. I can hardly believe that the sweet, somber faced boy I saw in pictures in early 2007 is the same person as the constantly smiling, happy, energetic boy of today. I can't really think of my life before - so many things have changed and they have changed for the better. It's frustrating to me that some choose to believe that a mother of an adopted child does not have the same connection as a mother and her biological child. The fact is that I have never before felt the emotions that I have felt since the day I first saw his picture. I agonize over making the best possible decisions over where he will be educated and whether or not I have him involved in enough activities - or too many. I can't belive that when I look at him when he's doing nothing spectacular that I feel like my heart is going to explode over the love I have for him. How I melt when he tells me he loves me or blows me kisses or when he tells me he wants to marry me when he grows up. I can't believe the pride I feel when I experience his accomplishments. I find it hard to sleep if has a cold or a cough; if he has a fever I make him sleep with me just so I can keep a close eye on him. I can honestly say that I don't think I could love him more, but my love for him grows stronger everyday.

Chuck and I knew when we got married that if we wanted to have a family we would do it through adoption. When that time came we researched and decided that an international adoption would be best for us and we are thankful to Dillon International for working with us through the process. One thing that I can say for sure is that our international adoption has profoundly effected all of our lives.

Cindy Myers