The Two Babies I Found Alone on a Plane Eighteen Years Ago Came Back Into My Life With a Document That Changed Everything

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I thought about the empty bedrooms upstairs and the rocking chair that had not been used in many years.

A few days later, I went to the local social services office and asked about adoption. They were kind, but cautious.

They reminded me of my age. They reminded me of my recent loss. They asked if I was truly ready for such a major commitment.

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