All parents say they’d go to the ends of the earth for their children. But how many have actually followed through with that promise?
John and I did.
Yes, it’s true. Twenty-two years ago, we travelled from where we were living in Connecticut all the way to the end of the earth for our baby boy, Jacob. Because we adopted him from Chile, which is located at the end of the earth. Really, it’s true. Just look at this map.
That’s Chile way down there at the bottom left.
(Google image, natch.)
And you know, we’d do it again. Literally or figuratively.
Jacob, you mean the world to your Dad and Me.
Happy Adoption Day to my very favorite kid.
FiftyFourandAHalf 
This is just the cutest and sweetest post ever–perspective is everything, isn’t it? You guys are so blessed.
–snow
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Thanks, Elf. We are pretty lucky.
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Awww….
Happy Adoption day … I loved how it turned out 🙂
MJ
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Yes, Jacob has grown up. He’s a great guy, and we love him. And we’d go to the ends of the earth again.
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Aww! I loved this. Too sweet, Elyse ❤
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Hi there”. Nice to see you!
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Hi Elyse! Nice to see you too 🙂
I read your comment that you left on my post, it was really moving. I will respond later when I have more time and can respond more thoughtfully. I hope you have a good day! xoxo
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You too, Janice.
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Happy adoption day, happy family forever day. Congrats of course.
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Thanks, al. Jacob is quite a character. I am, we are, very, very lucky.
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Sweet…thanks for sharing your story.
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It’s an annual event …
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Congratulations to all of you – especially the hairy baby! It’s fun to read a post like this!
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He is now a very hairy beast — but just as sweet as ever!
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Love. Adoption is like the yin and yang of the universe – someone needing parents and someone wanting a child. When everything aligns to make it happen – just confirms that we’re doing something right. Congratulations!
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Thanks! We are lucky, the three of us.
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Congratulations to you, John and your son. Top Post of the day.
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Thanks, Tex! It’s a great day for our family.
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Congratulations on celebrating such a special day! He was adorable then and I bet he is adorable now.
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He is still adorable, but much hairier than back then. He has a full beard now!
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I don’t even know what language they speak in Chile.
But I do see that they do grow some beautiful kids there!
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They DO grow beautiful kids there!
And they speak Spanish. Sort of. But their accent is so different that our lawyer’s husband, when they traveled to Spain, was mistaken for an American (he spoke no English)!
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Pick up a beautiful baby at the end of the earth, and get a suntan in the process. A win win. 🙂
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No suntan on my pasty white Irish skin (or my husband’s either). But the baby was (and is) beautiful!
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Aw, what a cutie! I’m glad you didn’t label today as Gotcha Day. I despise that term.
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I had never heard that term until your comment. Then Jacob sent John and I a “Happy Gotcha Day” text, so I looked it up. I’m with you — I don’t like the term. It sounds as if a monster has come in and scooped up the baby. And while I am an imperfect mother, “monster” doesn’t suit me well, either!
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Yeah, BABY SNATCHING.
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When we were trying to figure out from where to adopt, there were terrible stories in the news about Romania, etc. where babies were stolen and put up for adoption. We chose Chile in part because the program was above-board and very legal. So I agree that your description of “Gotcha Day” as baby snatching is right on the money (ahem) — and exactly why we ended up choosing Chile and — luckily for us — ended up with our wonderful boy.
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Cheers … and I assume John doesn’t like that song … and neither this one.
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Thanks, Frank. And John has never gone screaming from the room when either song played, so we’ve got that going for us!
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Wow .. I’m impressed.
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An surprised, I’d wager …
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Happy Day! Adoption is such a miracle, bringing together family who would otherwise never meet. My husband was adopted.
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Thanks, Georgette. I do recall that you’ve mentioned your husband is adopted. From all I’ve read about him it seems he turned out pretty terrific!
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I would like to think I would go to the ends of the earth for my children. I have never been given that opportunity, and I hopefully never will.
Happy adoption day, Jacob! You have awesome parents!
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We all do whatever we can for our kids, TD. But traveling to Chile was quite interesting, and no real hardship at all.
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I’m sure not, considering what you got out of it.
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Mother is a name that fits you perfectly.
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What a sweet thing to say! Thank you.
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Aw! Lovely post 🙂 I love adoption, everything about it.
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Thanks, Aussa. I’m highly in favor of it, too!
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So is 23 today? Good on you both. I lost 3, but have two – and I would go to the ends of the earth for them – without question.
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Today is 22. And you lost 3 children? How terrible, Ham. My deepest sympathies on your losses.
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