It was a hard thing for me to overcome. I think what also helped was that I was visiting my father and sisters last month in Alabama. My father and I talked and while his preference was to have a blood child, really, he just wants grandchildren and gave his 'blessing' (in his silent, country, unassuming manner) towards adoption. Talking with my grandfather just sealed the deal and of course the wife is absolutely thrilled that I've relented. But yeah, there are too many children that need homes, parents, love. Everyone should have the same opportunities to 'make it'.
Big Calhoun Reviewed by Big Calhoun on . An adoption story to tell... So this past week, I've been in Kansas visiting with my grandparents, brother, and a few aunts and uncles. Some may have seen that I mentioned my wife and I are trying to have a baby but adoption may be the final answer. I never was cool with adoption because on my fathers side of the family, the idea of 'blood' line is VERY strong. But, I a talk with my grandfather (on my maternal side) made a big difference: My grandfather was born in South Carolina. His mother died shortly after birth and Rating: 5