This is how it looks to adopt: This is adoption day for Que, 6, and Isaiah, 5, who lived more than 4 ½ years in foster care with Gary and Kathy. Please share your words of encouragement and congratulations in the reply field below – the family will enjoy.

You may never have been to an actual adoption ceremony so here’s a tip: If you ever attend one … bring tissue.

Last month, when Kathy and Gary officially adopted their two boys, EVERYONE was so happy, they cried. The mom, the dad, all of the extended family members present, the entire MHC team, the social worker, the attorney, and yes, even the presiding clerk. It was just that kind of morning. We believe that every child deserves a chance – and happily, joyfully, with tears in our eyes, we celebrate with this new family.