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I cannot start to explain just how broken hearted I was when I had to accept that I would not have children. I was an only child myself and I had always dreamed of having a family of my own. |
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However, I was not prepared to be denied, so decided the next best thing was adoption. It was a decision my husband and I made together. We contacted the mission of St. James and St. John (now known as Anglicare). |
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We were interviewed and considered suitable and put on a waiting list. A few months later the much awaited phone call came to say there was a three day old baby girl we could have, and in a few days we brought Vivienne home. Three years later our son Peter arrived and we had the family we so much wanted. I always believed that you must be truthful with children so when they were small we used to tell them they were our chosen children and they loved that story. |
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A number of years later the law was changed allowing adoptees when they turned eighteen to be able to contact their biological families. Although this was a shock at the time I believe this was right as everyone has a right to know their roots. I have been through some trauma that this created. The night I met Vivienne's birth family there were 14 of them and me. |
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However I have never doubted my children's loyalty. I have six beautiful grandchildren of whom I am very proud. It has not always been easy, but I thank God I have blessed in so many ways. |
