People who have had the joy of growing up with siblings know what it means. Often there is fighting and competition, but a sibling is a companion and a friend for life. Unfortunately, kids passing through adoption are not always able to share a home with their siblings and are very often separated. But this woman fought as hard as she could to not separate a group of sisters.
Lacey Dunkin is a young woman who always knew she wanted to be a mom, whether or not she married or had a partner. And in 2011 she was finally given her adoption license. But, what they asked of her was a challenge. They needed someone to foster 4 girls at once and Lacey accepted right away.
Nine months after moving in with her, the biological mother requested custody of the girls and a baby that was living with another adoptive family. And one month later, the mother got in contact with Lacey. The woman had reconsidered and wanted her to take care of her daughters, as well as the newborn baby girl.
her dream come true, Dunkin made the decision right away. But the biggest surprise was still to come. During the adoption process, the biological mother discovered that she was pregnant for the sixth time. Naturally, Lacey decided to adopt this baby as well. The process was long and difficult, but eventually she was able to have the family she had always dreamed of. She says life without them wouldn’t be the same. The girls have brought so much joy and happiness to her life.
Three years later, Sophia, 9; Natalie and Melanie, both 7; Kaylee, 6; Lea, 4; and Cecily, 2, are Lacey’s greatest treasure and all live happily, grateful for the opportunity to grow up together.
She remembers all of the difficulties that she and her daughters went through and now that everything is behind them, says that she feels proud and honored to be their mother. All that’s left is for us to congratulate this amazing mother for uniting a family.
