Today, December 7, 2011 is a special day for the Parks family. One year ago today, Melinda and I took a short cab ride from our hotel in Ukraine to the orphanage that our newest child, Elliott Peter, had lived in since he arrived there from the hospital as a small baby. In some ways, . . . → Read More: Reflections on Elliott’s Adoption: One Year Later
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It is amazing what kinds of events can transpire during the course of a single year. At this time last year, my wife, Melinda, and I were in the process of adopting our youngest son, Elliott. As we marked Independence Day last year, I took a few minutes in a post on our adoption blog to . . . → Read More: Elliott’s First Ever July 4th Celebration July 4th is THE great American holiday. We celebrate freedom and we celebrate the birth of our great nation. But this year, I found my thoughts turning towards our adopted children and what it will mean for them to celebrate July 4th with us next year. . . . → Read More: Thoughts on July 4th and Adoption Why do I, Jon Parks, want to adopt? It’s a fair question and one both Melinda and I have heard since we first shared the news about our plans to adopt. For me, the decision to adopt came about through an incredible shift in perspective. . . . → Read More: Why I Want to Adopt |
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