“Simply put, Joni is the first person to walk into my life and finish my sentences. She “got” me from the first time we met. She gave me the chance to really begin to open in an environment that was unquestionably safe and without ambiguity. Her personal style and sense pushed me when necessary and allowed me to fall safely when that was needed. My adoption is a fact, but I have been in pain for all of my 48 years over that fact. I now believe that some of that pain can be relieved. I am beginning to find my voice and true identity. I am beginning to find the lost boy.”

“When I began to attend Joni’s pre-adopt group I was still feeling very alone and depressed. It was relieving immediately to be with like-minded people. Once we made the decision to adopt it made it real for me. Joni made a difficult journey hopeful, healing. During the 9 months it took to complete the adoption, I was pregnant intellectually and emotionally. Now I wake up in the morning and look at my son. It feels like we were meant for each other. I am elated by motherhood, closer to being whole.”