After trying to conceive for a very long time and failed over and over again, adoption was our last choice of becoming parents. So, following a bunch of interviews with plenty of adoption agencies, we adopted the most beautiful girl there was, Jennifer.

This 4-year-old beauty made our world much better. She added joy to our everyday life and filled the void in our hearts that we had for many years.

Our family was a picture perfect one. Every day was a new adventure; every moment was a new memory both Richard and I knew we would cherish forever.

One day, Richard proposed we go get some ice-cream together. Jennifer seemed excited. But it looked like she was waiting for me to agree before she was ready to nod her head in agreement. Richard tried to make her feel as comfortable as possible, asking her which flavor she wanted, and treating her to whatever she wished.

Jennifer, however, acted oddly. She was squeezing my hand all the time, and I believed she was still trying to get used to us, especially Richard.

However, the surprise wasn’t really ruined because I did get the best celebration party I could ever imagine. When we adopted Jennifer, we made the best decision. Life felt good and I was thankful for my family.