020: Our Adoption Story

The ABC's Of Preschool

In this episode, Ms. Amber shares her heartfelt journey of adoption, highlighting the joys, challenges, and emotional moments of welcoming her daughter into the family. From the decision to adopt to the emotional reunion with her daughter's birth mother in Guatemala, Ms. Amber reflects on the beauty of adoption and the profound impact it has had on their lives. Join Ms. Amber as she shares the amazing journey of building a family through love and determination.

Key Highlights:

[00:01 - 03:00] The Heart of Adoption Ms. Amber’s personal journey and motivation behind adopting. Addressing infertility struggles and advocating for adoption. Explaining adoption and encouraging people to consider it.

[03:01 - 14:42] The Adoption Process Ms. Amber's dream to adopt sparked by a TV show about Romanian orphanages. Having three sons but feeling the desire to adopt a daughter. The complexities and challenges of the paperwork for the adoption process. Opting for international adoption from Guatemala due to its foster care system.

[14:43 - 20:51] Bringing Gabriella Home Ms. Amber describes the emotional impact of meeting her daughter for the first time in Guatemala. The anticipation and process of finalizing Gabriella's adoption. Reflects on the joys and adjustments of welcoming Gabriella into their family.

[20:52 - 28:09] Closing Segment Meeting Gabby's birth mom in Guatemala sparks emotional revelations. Reconnecting Gabriella with her biological family in Guatemala and the significance of those connections. The profound effect adoption has had on her life encourages others to consider it as an option.

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Ms. Amber is the author of the ABC's of Preschool the founder of Loving Start Learning Centers. www.lovingstartlearningcenter.com and founder of the Loving Start Way Academy.

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Tweetable Quotes:

“I think adoption is so beautiful, so amazing. I am so blessed to be an adoptive mom.” - Ms. Amber

“She's my daughter, like, through and through. And I cannot imagine my life without her.” - Ms. Amber

"Don't be scared of it. I think adoption is beautiful." - Ms. Amber