A special fairy tale with a wonderful real life outcome. I love how you are taking us through all the pieces of the quilt in your family history - your parents, you, your husband, and now the next generation. Thank you!
I remember crying with you, when you you told me you were going to Poland to adopt a baby. And I cried again, reading this article! What a beautiful, fabulous baby you brought home! Shout out to the fairy godmother.
What a lovely story. I am so happy for you that the forces all aligned. We also adopted, from Russia. Sadly, the court documents were sealed and our daughter is not allowed to know anything about her parents. Did Alexandra keep in touch with her Polish family?
I love these snippets of your life Alice. I remember being on the same plane as you as far as Amsterdam where we went our separate ways.you got on with a child’s carrier. We said hello.
I am left wanting to know if you kept in touch with Alexandra’s birth mother. I look forward to the next chapter.
A lovely story!! I am an adopted child, so this touched my heart deeply.
You're right on message. More please!
What a beautiful story. Thank you. Alexandra and her descendants will cherish your care in telling the stories for generations to come. ❤️
A special fairy tale with a wonderful real life outcome. I love how you are taking us through all the pieces of the quilt in your family history - your parents, you, your husband, and now the next generation. Thank you!
I remember crying with you, when you you told me you were going to Poland to adopt a baby. And I cried again, reading this article! What a beautiful, fabulous baby you brought home! Shout out to the fairy godmother.
Alice, I enjoyed hearing about your adventure into motherhood. All the stars lined up during that special time!
Alexandra means “defender/protector of man”. That’s your girl. You “did good” dear Alice. And Alex follows in her parents’ footsteps.
What a lovely story. I am so happy for you that the forces all aligned. We also adopted, from Russia. Sadly, the court documents were sealed and our daughter is not allowed to know anything about her parents. Did Alexandra keep in touch with her Polish family?
Beautiful story. How wonderful that you found Alexandra, and she, you and Jonathan!
Lovely outcome!
A wonderful piece. There is a kind of powerful restraint in how you write about these converging, life-changing events. Looking forward to next week!
I love these snippets of your life Alice. I remember being on the same plane as you as far as Amsterdam where we went our separate ways.you got on with a child’s carrier. We said hello.
I am left wanting to know if you kept in touch with Alexandra’s birth mother. I look forward to the next chapter.
Really enjoyed this chapter. I love how you leave together, various strands of your life and connect them.
That should read weave not leave. Siri!
You are a master storyteller. I could feel the pieces of the puzzle straining to come together.
Gorgeous -
Nice writing.