I am an adoptive parent. I went through the process of assessment and searching. I enjoyed it. I marvel at the work that social workers do. I would not have their job for a million years.

My, our, 9 year old has been with us for more than half of his life – and he has radically changed my own. I am sure that he has given me far more than I have given him.

I stop more… and look at life…

I play more… and may be even pray more

This is for him – for this young man is, for me, simply the best kind of man.

Distinct and Dissimilar

Not flesh of my flesh

Not bone of my bone

But still miraculous, My own

Never forget

For a single minute

That you not being from my loins

Has made me into a different kind of man

And a changed human being!

(c) Kevin Ellis