Sarah, Skyler’s Birth Mother
My greatest prayer since I found out I was pregnant up until now and forever will always be that Skyler knows how much I love him, and I always wanted the best for him. Skyler [has] already started asking things and I’m very grateful that I’m there to answer [his questions] and that he doesn’t have empty spots of his story. The best part is that Skyler knows how loved he is. He just has double the amount.
April, Skyler’s Adoptive Mother
Open adoption is an amazing thing. It is a gift. Is it always easy? No. But it’s something that is so worth it, because it’s not just “us”. It’s Skyler. It’s his relationship with Sarah that molds him into being who he is. The benefits of open adoption are limitless. It is so good for Skyler’s heart to know that he is not alone, and he is loved by so many people.
Scott, Skyler’s Adoptive Father
I think it’s important to understand that there are many people involved in the child’s life. The child is a person who has their own emotions, feelings and will need that connection to be whole. This is what allows that missing hole to be filled so that they [adoptees] become who they are supposed to be.
Skyler, Adoptee
Sarah knew that she was doing the best thing she could for me and that it would be difficult, but she knew that who she was giving me to could be trusted. I know that she cares very much about me. She’s part of the family too and being able to spend time with her is just joyful to me.
I never really had the desire to search for my birth mother until my wife had our first child. While holding my newborn son in the hospital, the realization of the profound sacrifice she made for my life began to hit me. I couldn’t help but wonder about my birth parents, what they were like and if I shared any physical traits with them.