Some time last year, I was sitting in church, quite a few months pregnant, and my dad was giving the talk. His talk was on priesthood, and I really don't remember much other than that, but seeing him up there, so powerful and filled with the spirit, made me realize I had to have that for my little girl. I realized that I couldn't imagine her growing up without a worthy priesthood holder as a father.
If I kept her, she would have a grandfather that had the priesthood, but her father would not. She would miss out on the opportunity for so many things, like Father's blessings and her dad baptizing her. It broke my heart to think that if I kept her she could not have those things.
I think this was when I first truly and honestly started considering adoption, because my dad was such a huge part of my life, and I wanted her dad to be just as amazing as mine. So I placed Sunshine, and now she has a wonderful father named Jared, who is most definitely everything I had wanted for my little girl. He is a smart, kind, loving man who is completely devoted to God and his family.
So, this Fathers Day I would like to recognize these amazing fathers who are awesome examples to me and Sunshine. I love you and thank you for all your hard work, love, and devotion you show the women and children in your life!!!
