The Best Response

When a friend announces she's pregnant, our responses tend to be predictable.

Excited squeals. Enthusiastic hugs. Congrats all around. And eager voices that ask, "When are you due?" and "How are you feeling?" 

When Ryan and I found out we were pregnant with Brogan, we couldn't wait to tell people. We couldn't wait to share our news. We couldn't wait to share our joy.

And the same was true when we made the decision to adopt.

Our joy was the same. Our anticipation was the same.

Yet the responses...