I know one thing - kindness is never in vain. The willingness to accept a child who already lives in this world, but does not have a warm home, is probably one of the brightest things a person can do. This is not a feat, not a sacrifice, not a reward for virtue. It is simply love, the way it should be: alive, sincere, unconditional.

I have met families who adopted children, and you know what I noticed? At some point, the difference between "natural" and "adopted" simply disappears. Laughter, hugs, care remain. There are sleepless nights, worries about the teenager's first love, joy for his successes. Everything that makes a family a family.

And here's what's interesting. We so often think of love as something that should happen by itself, but deep down we know: true love is always a choice. We choose to be there, to support, not to turn away when it's hard. And if you think about it, family is also a choice. Parents choose a child, a child chooses parents. Every day, anew, with faith and trust.

Why did I decide to write about this here? Because I want to understand whether you could accept someone else's child, adopt (of course, not mine, I don't have children and I have never been married)

I don't know how you feel about adoption. Maybe this thought seems scary to you. Maybe, on the contrary, you always dreamed about it, but did not know if there was a person who would support you in this. I don't know how many questions and fears you have, but I know one thing for sure: if your heart is open to love, God will find a way to fill it with joy.

Take care of yourself.

P.S. I once heard a phrase: "Family is not only about who you have. It's about who you choose to love." And I think this is true.

Lana Banana