The Girls – An Epic Adoption Story

The Girls

[singlepic id=69 w=320 h=240 float=center]I never really remember having a preference.

I mean when I was asked what I wanted I may have said boy, but that’s what the guy is supposed to say, right?

But I really didn’t care.

Once Shelbi Lynn Smith entered the world, with two fingers in her mouth at all times, I really didn’t care. She took my breath away, and in so many ways melted my heart even during the colicy days when she never seemed to be comfortable unless asleep.

I was totally content with being the father of girls, and as Baili Rose and Mallori Shamblin joined her I became even more convinced that being the father of girls was a pretty good gig.

Until I had the dream…

Chapter 2: Compassion

Chapter 4: The Dream