The Family That Chose Me
An adopted child learns that they grew in a different place but were always meant to land right here, in these arms.
Reassures an adopted child they belong
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In their cozy bedroom, the Child held their silver star pendant and looked out the window. Where did their story first begin?
Mom and Dad sat close, opening a colorful scrapbook. They showed a map of far-off mountains and wide blue rivers.
The Child looked closely at a picture of a tiny, brave seed. Could a little seed really travel all that way?
Closing their eyes, the Child imagined the tiny seed lifting into the great, wide sky, starting its brave adventure.
The tiny seed danced on a warm breeze, floating high above the green forest and heading toward the unknown.
The chilly wind blew and dark rain clouds gathered, but the little seed sailed safely through the storm.
Finally, the dark clouds parted, and a warm, golden sunbeam reached down to guide the little seed home.
With a soft flutter, the tiny seed landed gently in a patch of rich, warm soil, right where it was always meant to grow.
"Did the wind know where to go?" the Child asked, a tear in their eye. Mom squeezed them in a warm, tight hug.
Dad smiled and pointed to the last page of the scrapbook. "The wind knew," he whispered, "because our hearts were always calling you home."
The Child touched their silver star necklace, feeling a warm glow inside. They were safe, tucked between the two people who loved them most.
Cuddled close in warm arms, the Child knew they had grown in another garden, but they were finally home where they belonged.
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