The View from the Other Side

Marianne concedes there were some family dynamics to work out.

“I have learned so much about children who have been deprived of love and care since birth, and this has made me even more appreciative of my good fortune in having a wonderful family and supportive friends,” says Marianne. “Although I do not have a vast income, I appreciate my job and the ‘wealth’ it affords me, compared to the future these children would have had. And I have the pleasure and love of two children who enrich my life daily, despite the challenges and worries about being a good mother to them. I have met many people interested in adoption and have turned them toward further investigation.”

These days, Marianne’s days are precious  —  and very busy. She misses Greg very much, but says she is grateful that in the short time they were together, he opened her heart and gave her the confidence to pursue motherhood. Both children are very outgoing and filled with energy that keeps them going nonstop. And, Marianne is at their side, reading books, going for hikes, ice skating, sledding, swimming, and taking treks to museums and parks. Like many suburban American boys, Kuzma loves to try his hand at all things sports. His current roster includes basketball and hockey  —  a trip to Lake Placid gave birth to his most recent dream to play hockey when he grows up  —  and he’s signed up for baseball. “He’s very curious and constantly