Meeting the Other Family
Not long after, we were introduced to Sarah and James—and their son, Andrew.
The resemblance was undeniable. Andrew looked exactly like Paul, down to the dimple in his cheek. And when I saw him laugh, I recognized myself in him too.
We all sat in stunned silence at first, the weight of years of love and years of loss pressing down on us.
A Difficult but Loving Decision
After long conversations filled with tears and questions, both families reached the same conclusion.
We would not uproot the boys. Austin would remain with us. Andrew would remain with Sarah and James. But the two boys would grow up knowing one another—as brothers in spirit, if not in household.
It wasn’t the easy choice, but it was the one that put the children first.
