I've seen this video before but never posted it. It makes me cry to think what our birthmother went through, as well as when I relive the moment our Little Pudding was put into my arms for the first time.
Both DMC and Sarah McLachlan were adopted (click their names to read more about it). I think it is important to stress to our children that before anything, and just like every human being, they were born, adoption is secondary -- an additional miracle. Telling him he is adopted before age 35 (I realize it was a different time) is key. I just don't know how people kept such secrets. We hope to avoid the feelings DMC felt about learning he was adopted by forging an open relationship with his birth mother. We can do what we can, so far we have had no contact with his birthmother.
Enjoy the video I find the contrast of their styles compelling and beautiful.
