I have a new grandson!  He is sweet, funny and all around adorable.  My son and daughter-in-law brought this sweet newborn into their hearts and their home over a year ago.  The first time I held him in my arms I was in love.  I never realized that it would not matter in the least whether a child is biological or from foster care.  He stole my heart.  I never really knew the process of bringing a foster child home and going through all the necessary legalities or formalities, if that is the correct word.  I along with my family experienced all the emotions from anxiety to absolute joy.  A few months ago we received the word we had been waiing for.  We had a date for adoption day!  Although I am a photographer, I knew that I could not be the photographer for our day.  I wanted to simply be a Nana.  Plus I wasn't sure I would be able to keep my emotions in check.  Which I didn't.  So a dear photographer friend of mine offered to take my place.  She was amazing as I knew she would be.  Patti Anne Napolitano delivered the perfect documentary of our day, right from my grandson getting dressed to the hugs and tears after the ceremony.  

What I have realized from our experiencce is I want to give back to any family who is adopting a child.  I would love to document your day, just as my friend did for us.  There would not be any charge.  My "payment" would be seeing the joy your family experiences.  Please, if you know of anyone who lives locally on the South Shore of Massachusettes and has an adoption day in their future, ask them to call me.  I'm aware of the legalities and I will give their child and family                   the upmost respect they deserve.

When did I lose it on my grandson's big day?  When the judge told him he was a miracle.  

Yes he is.  He's our miracle.