Open adoption, by definition means there is some kind of communication between the birth parent(s) and adoptive parent(s) of a child. It can be a spectrum of communication. It can range from visiting each other weekly, to sending a postcard once a year. It also includes exchanging family medical information. By definition almost ALL domestic (US adoptions) are open just by the mere fact that it is standard procedure to at least pass on the family medical background to adoptive parents.
Why am I glad? Today I come home from running and my youngest tells me his heart hurts. So what does that mean? Well for 99% of the time I would give a hug and kiss and have him lay down.
Except for one thing.
I know his family medical history.
Called the doctor and we are off to see our medical professional this afternoon.
I am sure it is nothing. I would never forgive myself if it was something.
2 comments:
Wow. Very powerful stuff. Scary to me, but you and Mike are brave people. Thanks for sharing something so private. Makes me really think.
God bless you.
~Jose Ruiz
I'm glad you're able to take extra care on that wonderful boy since you know his background. Prayers are on his side!
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