Wednesday's Child Success Stories
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Finding Adoptive Homes for Children
A Perfect Fit for Bernadette
As a new mother, Bernadette Graham has her favorite moments. Especially when she hears her daughters, Jasmine and Myneshia, call her "Mom." As a single woman, Bernadette began watching Freddie Mac Foundation's Wednesday's Child eight years ago, with the idea that she might adopt someday. Eventually, she began the paperwork. "My plan was to adopt one child, until I saw 12 year-old Jasmine and nine-year-old Myneshia in October of 2005 and decided to go for two," recalls Bernadette. With her pre-adoption process complete, Bernadette was ready to meet the girls.
"My adoption recruiter arranged for us to meet at a restaurant, and we had a chance to get to know each other a little bit," says Bernadette. "After that, we each had to decide if we wanted to move toward becoming a family. Waiting to hear their decision was the longest week of my life!" The girls were willing, and eventually, Jasmine and Myneshia moved in with Bernadette. "Getting used to having their own space was an adjustment for them," said Bernadette, "but gradually, they both began making the rooms their own."
Today, Jasmine and Myneshia enjoy spending time with their mom, going to the mall, watching movies or having her help them with homework. It's the little, everyday things that are the best. "I would do this all over again," says Bernadette. "They belong with me. They fit right in my pocket."