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What is in our hearts? What is God telling us to do?” Amy recounts, thinking back to when she and her husband Cyril decided to adopt.
“We always wanted a family,” she says. “That was just a given. We wanted to have children naturally, but we weren't able to have biological children for various medical reasons. We sat with that for a while because we just weren't sure.”
The couple played with the idea of adoption for some time before moving on with the process. “A light bulb turned on one day and I realized this is what's supposed to happen for us,” she explains. Shortly after, they researched various agencies and adopted their elder son. “It was the exact way our family was supposed to come together and we couldn't be more grateful,” she said.
When their elder son was a little over a year old, Amy and Cyril knew they wanted to adopt another baby. The family entered the waiting pool once again. Even during the intensive waiting period, the family kept their hopes up for another child. During this time Amy was diagnosed with breast cancer, and the process had to be put on hold for her treatment.
After recovery, they came across Presbyterian Children’s Home’s and Services. “We met Adam and Jamie (Adoption Specialists) and instantly we thought, this is the place we're supposed to be,” she explains. “All the doors started to open again. We knew this was the right path.” PCHAS assisted the family in adopting their younger child. “So many uncertainties surround the entire adoption process, but we always felt supported by PCHAS throughout the process and we could very much see the hand of God in everything we were doing.” The couple wanted to work with an agency that aligned with their religious beliefs and values. “Our personal beliefs were Christian centered and important to us, so we felt the mission of PCHAS aligned with our family’s values.”
Adoptions for both boys were open. Amy and Cyril even created an Instagram account for them. “We have an Instagram account just for our kids so their birth families can see photos of them,” she says. Though they have different personalities and different birth families the brothers have a loving relationship.
Amy concludes with, “There are never too many people to love a child. I think people have to understand that everyone involved in adoption decisions is trying to do the best they can to support that child. That's really what it's all about. It's supporting people where they are and supporting the children. Birth mothers are so brave to bring these precious souls into the world.”
If you are considering an adoption plan for your baby you may contact us online or call 800-888-1904 for more information.